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Some people make the grade in Boston—literally; others don’t. And the difference might all come down to the downhill.
Running and triathlon coach Brett Stewart gets this one from clients a lot: Between races that sell out months in advance and things that get in the way of training—like injuries, travel, and plain old busy schedules—it’s not uncommon for athletes to show up on race day…
Who needs interchangeable lenses when one pair of glasses can do it all?
More is always better, right? Well, maybe not. Ultradistance runners have been warned that their mileage isn’t exactly healthy. But they aren’t the only ones who should be thinking about the long-term ramifications of their training.
This new seat post provides the comfort of an endurance road bike without all the cost.
Couch potatoes everywhere were overjoyed to learn—courtesy of a recent study—that running is actually dangerous. But a closer look at the science suggests the smirks are seriously misguided.
Professional coach Candace Shadley dishes her secrets on how to become a better mountain biker.
Does marathon training have heart health benefits for the average runner?
Training and nutrition has been an exciting (if unreliable) frontier for decades. But recent discoveries, combined with field-tested science, have debunked popular myths and established some ground rules for the outdoor athlete. Here's your performance 12-step program.
As athletes, we are always trying to break walls, but sometime we end up breaking ourselves.
You're slim, but that doesn't mean you're fit. What matters most: staying active.
A growing body of research supports what was once a startling conclusion: vitamins don't help. In fact, they hamper performance.
Exercise hasn't always been the key to fitness and health. And for good reason—you need movement, not a running regimen to stay healthy.
Lessons from Sochi on how to balance competitive sports and family life
Search the web for Dean Reinke and you’ll soon be scrolling through a rap sheet of consumer complaints about how he and his for-profit road-race company, USRA Half Marathon, do business. Is he a fraud who has stayed one step ahead of the law, or an upstanding man who’s been slimed by his enemies?
Except for two interruptions during World War II, the Winter Olympics have been held continuously since 1924. Over a period of nine decades, these snowy competitions have played out in 21 mountainous enclaves on three continents. Most of the venues are still worth a wintertime visit; here are a few…
The GTS delivers flair and functionality at a reasonable price.
Win the heart of your favorite cyclist with the new Calfee-Ellsworth Witness.
Not long ago, 50- and 100-mile footraces seemed beyond the reach of human endurance. Now they’re de rigueur for amateur athletes looking to test themselves.
In his 100-mile debut, the Sausalito resident wins the Huntsville, Texas, ultramarathon in an impressive 13:17:42.
Inside a mysterious, gruesome climbing death—and an explosive relationship that sparked what looks very much like murder
In the latest auto-palooza, trucks trim weight and boost efficiency, while cars of all types get greener than ever.
Meet Kikkan Randall, the most exciting thing in cross-country skiing since... forever
America’s secret to victory in the bobsled? Outsourcing.
Dissecting the scary trick halfpipe skiers will need to nail for a shot at gold
What we think will happen on, and off, the course at Sochi
Before criticizing the gravel bike movement, throw a leg over Niner’s impressive new RLT 9
With it’s new 26+ semi-fat bike, Surly is carving out a whole new category of bikes
In the wake of a controversial death, OCR hopes to better manage risk with the help of a new sanctioning body.
Jack London said that achieving greatness sometimes means burning white hot, even if there's a price to be paid once the flame goes out. Josh Dean went to Alaska to hang with Lance Mackey, the toughest competitor in Iditarod history. He came away with a new understanding of resilience, bravery, and the iron bond between a musher and his dogs.
The Outside bike test begins today. More than 60 bikes, a week of riding, and 20 testers to help you find your perfect bike in 2014.
With mega-celeb Lindsey Vonn out of Sochi, the Olympic lights will shine bright on her laid-back teammate Julia Mancuso, the perennial underdog who always seems to come home draped with medals.
A nonprofit that grades U.S. ski areas on their environmental friendliness wants you (and them) to take its report seriously. But navigating the details feels like skiing through crud.
An Oregon mechanic and electric-vehicle rock star wants to turn his iconic Franken-van into the ultimate earth-friendly camper.
From the shark that choked on a moose to an investigation into Tough Mudder's first death, we look back at the stories that defined the year.
The New Year's defining tech, fashion, and fads
Whether you’re carving corduroy or slaying the steeps, a little guidance from the pros can help you do it better.
When the world's third-largest bike company threatened to sue a small bike shop over a trademark, the cycling community went ballistic, calling Specialized "a bully" and "a bunch of idiots." Was the outrage justified?
And it’s the safer, easier way to improve your performance this winter
Ultraruns and extreme triathlons are the stuff Guido Van der Werve’s work is made of.
Exercising consistently is the best thing you can do for your brain
How a cushy clown shoe is upending the minimalist-running revolution by Gordy Megroz
Transceivers work well, but are costly. Apps may offer a cheaper alternative.
With the first snow of the season on the ground, we’ve turned to our favorite cold-weather pieces to keep us in the saddle.
Proof that big wheels and big travel are not mutually exclusive
The drowning of Avishek Sengupta at an obstacle challenge last April was ruled an accident, but his family and friends believe that the sport’s most prominent company did a terrible job of monitoring safety at a water obstacle called Walk the Plank. Elliott D. Woods looks at the life of a remarkable amateur athlete and explains why his tragic end may lead to a multimillion-dollar legal fight.
Why you shouldn’t train with gadgets… and why you should
Traveling and time-crunched? Sneak in these 30-minute workouts to maintain your cardiovascular fitness, strength, and sanity this holiday season.
Buckle up those shoes, pilgrim; it's time for a turkey trot. Do you know which race you're hitting up? We do.
What’s a better shortcut for last-minute ski-season training, strength or cardio?
The British company brings high-quality, lightweight rides to the U.S.
Determined that Russia will put on the most lavish Winter Games in history, Vladimir Putin has spent $51 billion, quashed environmental critics, and turned one of Europe’s most beautiful natural regions into a construction zone.
For travelers and adventurers, this cross between a road bike and an ATV might just be the perfect all-in-one solution.
There’s a number that controls your fitness destiny. And odds are you’re not doing enough to improve it.
How the Stanford physiologist is trying to change the hydration game
The former trainer's controversial study says he can
How a fearless filmmaker is shifting the conversation around snowboarding and big air
Since he was a boy, Sonny Tanabe has been in the water, as a competitive swimmer, freediver and spearfisherman. In his second book on spearfishing, he writes about the history, the tools and the heroes of this art.
How the Coupounases sold their brand without selling their souls
What should I do about pain on the inside of the knee? I can walk and jog, but with constant pain. I just want to run!
The CrossFit backlash is in full swing—led by a long list of injured participants
In cycling, we're not supposed to shave our legs the night before a race because it "Eats up energy." At this stage race I did as a junior none of the Euros would shave their legs because of this. Is it true?
Inside the mind and training habits of the fastest woman in Kona history
Is running on hard surfaces really bad for your knees?
To anti-doping authorities, it's the best way to ferret out cheaters in a wide range of sports. To cyclists and other athletes, it's a way to prove you're clean when critics claim you aren't.
Whether you think e-mountain bikes are a godsend or an abomination, as companies like Currie Tech prepare to roll out whole lines of electric-assist trail rides for 2014, it’s clear the debate is upon us.
Every good athlete has at least one soft spot. Want to be great? Strengthen your weakest link.