Athletes
ArchiveWe asked seven pro athletes about the no-fuss swimwear they rely on when surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and racing and training in the pool
Man-made waves, the inaugural World Surf League Founders鈥 Cup, and other desert oddities
From a climber pitching in after Hurricane Maria to athletes advocating for public lands
Products based on the age-old concept of vibration therapy are cropping up everywhere, and athletes are some of their biggest advocates
Thanks to smartphones and watches, athletes can track more data than ever. But is HRV all that really matters?
What happens when four pro athletes start a coffee company? They channel their athletic drive for greatness into producing the best coffee on the planet.
It used to be that we all slowed down with time. Not anymore.
The Olympic runner, poet, and filmmaker on how she does it all, with unmistakable style
Thanks to a bold movement led by activists and athletes, the outdoors at last is on its way to becoming a more inclusive playground. It鈥檚 about damn time.
A long-standing debate on how to optimize your endurance efficiency gets a new infusion of data
The Olympian and filmmaker connects with people in ways that other athletes can't. We asked her why.
The easiest way to recover from the grind is to follow this basic formula, then get creative with the add-ons
A new study probes why athletes like Callum Hawkins sometimes push themselves to collapse
On Saturday, March 17 Mike Foote set out to push the boundaries of ski touring to the next level.
The anti-inflammatory is extracted from the marijuana plant. Is this bud for you?
The Kauai resident puts the catastrophic damage into perspective, after rescuing 75 people himself
It sure looks like it. Bill Gifford on the $100 million legal battle that ended with a whimper.
A mathematical approach to flagging suspicious race times shows its worth
The enthusiastic backer of bike racing saw highs and lows of the sport
Armstrong has agreed to a $5-million settlement in the federal case. It's a big fine, to be sure, but nowhere near the penalty the cyclist once faced.
Though he died in obscurity, the turn-of-the-century cyclist had a pioneering career on par with Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson. A new documentary and a major ad campaign featuring rap superstar Nas aim to finally make Major a household name.
We're calling it: these athletes will dominate the headlines for the next two months
With no official governing body, it鈥檚 up to athletes to prove their fastest-known-time claims. But as the stakes increase, substantiating these feats has become more complex than ever. For those who still intend to pursue an FKT, though, these guidelines will help.
This marks the brand's first attempt at an affordable, fitness-oriented wearable
The first woman to ride Mavericks on her love-hate relationship with the sport, competing against other women, and why she never went pro
Ahead of the Boston Marathon, three of pro running's female giants discuss the country's chances (they're very good) of finally ending a 33-year dry spell
Pain psychologists explore the differences between those who finish ultra-endurance races and those who don't
The Land of Maybe features a trip to the Faroe Islands with climbers Cedar Wright, James Pearson, and Yuji Hirayama.
Hopdash aims to help you meet up with local running teams while on the road
Sometimes, when it comes to making progress it's the smartest choice you can make.
At 43, the five-time Olympian seems indestructible
Over the past three decades, Nancy Hogshead-Makar has established a reputation as the leading attorney and champion for young athletes filing sex-abuse lawsuits. Now the former Olympic swimmer faces her biggest challenge yet: making sure #metoo's impact is permanent.
Former pro road rider Iris Slappendel founded the first labor union for women cyclists with one goal: getting team managers, sponsors, and riders to treat male and female cyclists with equal respect, 'cause that sure isn't happening now
Travel, be more productive, get the right degree, and customize your career
To get the most from your performance, you have to accept the unpleasant鈥攁nd keep pushing
In short, nothing good鈥攁nd just one bad night can trigger a cascade of scary side effects
Record holders Orville Rogers and Julia Hawkins know how to keep the running flame alive
These聽grocery store finds make it easier to feed your nonstop adventuring
The pro athletes, parents, and founders of Picky Bars know where to find the best food and drinks in their town
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee is researching what it takes for new moms to return to high-level competition
It's too easy for runners to get disqualified
We asked our favorite athletes and explorers what books have stuck with them. Then we dug up some new picks that hit the same notes of adventure and awe.
When extreme skier Adam Roberts was killed by an avalanche in the mountains of Washington State, some people wondered if he鈥檇 died on purpose. Christopher Solomon reconstructs a life in which athletic talent, fearlessness, and mental illness combined to create an unbearable reality.
You've heard about paleo, keto, Whole30, IIFYM, and intermittent fasting. But can they support an active lifestyle?
Here's what one of the nation's strongest ski mountaineers chooses for both resort and backcountry missions
It's the most reliable performance booster in the world鈥攗nless you have the wrong genes
Thanks to new equipment and a more holistic approach to training, they turned a dismal 2014 showing into a commanding lead this year
International federations are putting quotas and policies in place to encourage gender parity at the highest levels. How much change will come of it?聽
It鈥檚 hard to make a living from just one thing. The champion middle-distance runner, cofounder of Picky Bars, coach, and mother of two lets us in on how she juggles it all.
Get ready for three days of sending in Bishop, California
When in doubt, reach for these science-backed ingredients
The tools and tricks the pros use to stay injury-free
Steer clear of takeout, snack foods, and grab-and-go sandwiches
It's not about training regimens or dietary dogma鈥攊t's about community
The British government published a report detailing system abuses by the coaches and athletes on Team Sky
Now that it's all over, gold medalist Kikkan Randall gives us an inside look at the games' HQ
Until recently, the Nike track star seemed destined for burnout. But last year in Boston, after a wave of disappointing races and a personal tragedy, she ran a record-shattering debut marathon. Will the new distance of 26.2 miles save her career?
The climber's posthumously published autobiography gives an intimate look at a mountain legend and takes on new meaning after his death
Former pro Jon Rose was chasing the biggest swells in Sumatra when the 2009 earthquake hit, and he spent the next decade providing clean water in remote disaster zones. Last fall his Waves for Water crew was in Saint Croix when Hurricane Maria struck, so the team did what came naturally: got to work.
We must resolve the sexism ingrained in cycling鈥攕tarting with ditching the outdated practice of flanking successful male athletes with scantily clad women
The horrific scandal in U.S. gymnastics is part of a long history of sexual abuse in amateur sports鈥攅specially swimming. The time for lasting change is now.
The world鈥檚 first four-minute miler has died, but his approach to the sport should live on
Sure, eating less is the main driver of weight loss, but nailing the right amount of shut-eye each night helps too
She just made her first national team鈥攁fter 13 failed attempts
With the arrival of a long-rumored drink, endurance athletes want to know
The USOC has failed to do enough to protect American athletes from abuse for years. Getting rid of its chief executive won't do anything to solve the problem.
Faction聽Skis鈥 film This Is Home features pro skiers returning to their home mountains for some truly remarkable sessions. This video follows Duncan Adams in Montana, Utah, and Switzerland.
Luke Jacobson set out to land a gig at a big ski company like K2. Instead, he helped launch American-built Moment Skis, a small but growing brand that made it all the way to the 2018 Winter Olympics.
After months of speculation, the 36-year-old Australian officially announced today that 2018 will be his final year as a full-time competitor on the WSL World Tour
If successful, he'd be the first to do so. Sure, he's had to bail twice, but that won't stop him from trying again and again.
The author and human guinea pig asked elite performers for advice on getting better sleep. Here鈥檚 what they said.
Onetime U.S. Ski Team racer Lisa Ballard, 56, never abandoned her skis鈥攐r the idea of winning a world championship
Americans didn't crush it in Pyeongchang, but medal-counting haters need to shut it. Let me explain.
Sports psychologists weigh in on the challenges of being among the best in the world
The fleet 50-year-old runner took the pavement less traveled鈥攄irectly to an unprecedented berth at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials
As a fellow Asian-American female rider, following her career over the past few years has been an exhilarating ride
And not just in the medal count (though we did own the medal count)
With back-to-back sends of 5.15-rated routes, the climber made history in 2017. And she's just getting started.
The surefire way to make sure you're getting the treatment you need
Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall鈥檚 Olympic victory is a win for everyone