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For many, the female athlete triad has stood in the way of lasting success in sports, but researchers are finally starting to understand the condition better鈥攁nd help women avoid the long-term consequences
For climbers Carlo Traversi, Kevin Jorgeson, and Tommy Caldwell, multi-discipline climbing has become a top priority. Emerging from a conversation about pushing limits these three set up a new challenge: climb a 14'er, a 5.14, and V14 all in the same day.
Ryan Sandes is a prestigious ultrarunner from South Africa. After a few disappointing finishes, he set his sights on Western States 2017.
It was a dry and dusty summer for western British Columbia, but when mother nature hands you lemons, make lemonade, or in this case a dry and dusty smoke show.
From Never Not Collective, this the trailer for Pretty Strong which is an upcoming film project starring only women climbers.
One company wants to groom elite female athletes specifically for the corner office
This film Continuance Pt. II is a multi-part documentary series exploring the life of one of surfing's greatest, Kelly Slater.
From 9Mind Asylum, Lighting The Fire: Episode Two follow Jim Walmsley's bid at a new record at Western States.
A driven, patient, and injured Vanessa O鈥橞rien becomes the oldest woman鈥攁nd first American one鈥攖o summit the Savage Mountain
Making healthy meals while traveling doesn't have to be hard
When alpinist and photographer Cory Richards dug himself out of an avalanche in 2011, he emerged alive but scarred鈥攁n ascendant star in a community that tends to shun the very idea that trauma can have lasting effects. As his profile climbed ever higher, his career and personal life imploded. Six years later, one of the world鈥檚 best artist-adventurers comes clean about the panic attacks, PTSD, and alcohol abuse that nearly killed him.
The 65-year-old swimmer has set 355 world records. And she's still going.
Behind the Sun from filmmaker Matt Kleiner follows 3 Time World Champion Surfer Mick Fanning during the shooting of an episode of Red Bull's Chasing the Shot.
Every sport has moments it would rather forget
There's a lot of overlap between athletics and work, and the world's best apply the same principles to, say, training for a marathon as they do to building a business
Eric Lagerstrom competed in his first triathlon when he was just 12 years old. He turned pro at age 23, and he鈥檚 now a top competitor on the World Triathlon Series. He has also become a skilled videographer and often captures footage during his own races鈥攗sing GoPros and drones.
The winter of 2017 was a force to be reckoned with from Tahoe to Maine, there were record snowfalls across the board. It was a wild season and you can follow all the excitement in TGR's new feature film Rogue Elements.
Deep in the remote jungle of Laos, mountain biker Rebecca Rusch, Director Nick Schrunk, and the rest of the Blood Road documentary team embarked on a shoot within a spirit filled cave.
Kyle Jameson is by far one of the most stoked guys in mountain biking. If you see an oddly tall guy waiting around a bunch of twelve-year-olds for Brandon Semenuk's autograph, that's him.
And no, we鈥檙e not talking about his bike
USADA tried to place a gag order on Armstrong when he partnered with the Colorado Classic to broadcast his podcast. No matter your thoughts about the bike racer's character, that's just wrong鈥攁nd it's really bad for the sport.
The headlines can be misleading, particularly with track鈥檚 most famous doper
What is a skyrace you may ask? Well, it's a niche discipline within ultra running focused on running over mountain ranges or, as its founder Marino Giacometti put it, running where the earth meets the sky.
During intense training, it's easy to let good nutrition fall to the wayside, but it's also the most important time to get fueling right. Here's how to do it.
The counterintuitive theory has pervaded books, studies, and Reddit threads and is something of a rally cry for LCHF converts. But while there may be some benefit to monitoring insulin levels, there's no need to cut out all carbs quite yet.
The runner turned entrepreneur talks about her most essential gear
Cycling, running, and obstacle course racing are dominated by white-collar workers. And while disposable income makes competing more feasible, researchers are also starting to discover a psychological pull that draws these people to masochistic events.
Where can you find Dane Tudor when he's not skiing huge backcountry spines? Right here in Rossland, BC where he and two fellow riders, Josh Solman and Braeden Onciul are constantly working to improve the trail systems.
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Less than one year ago, ultrarunner Adam Campbell fell 100 feet over a cliff. Doctors weren't sure he'd ever walk again. Last weekend, he finished one of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world.
From hemp oil to ginger tea to earplugs, here鈥檚 what the climber and BASE jumper can鈥檛 live without
There's something a little gimmicky about celebrating distance purely for distance's sake
Nail the basic form, then ramp it up with these five creative variations for better, stronger results
You already follow the big names in the running community. Here's who they follow for news and advice.
The science on how, or even if, these powders, capsules, and goos really help remains inconclusive. But many athletes believe the placebo effect alone may be enough to nudge them to victory.
Dane Tudor is an Australian born freeskier who now resides in big mountain meccas of British Columbia and Alaska. Whether he's chasing freeride lines or tight singletrack, Tudor is always training for something.
Meet Remi Bonnet. This jack-of-all trades athlete is living a quintessential life in the mountains near Charmey, Switzerland
Yes, televised track and field can be exciting. But don鈥檛 take our word for it.
The ultrarunner takes a winding path across the U.S.
It's the most grueling competition in the world, and it takes a massive toll on riders' bodies
The race takes place on a section of the Payette River in Idaho known as Jacob鈥檚 Ladder, which is famous for its massive features. This year, the record runoff had some competitors worried.
Even the elites turn to the web to scour for new trails, recipes, and old-fashioned inspiration
Caster Semenya and Dutee Chand, female athletes with atypically high testosterone levels, are drawing attention to the very messy debate about who counts as a woman in track and field
Women have come a long way since they were banned from running marathons and competing in ski jumping for fear of damaging their wombs. But pros are still fighting the pay gap on the slopes, trails, and surf breaks.
The line between being undertrained and perfectly fit is thin. Here's how to ensure that you don't end up on the wrong side.
Three explosive drills for better race-day performance
The best endurance athletes push their minds and bodies as far as humanly possible鈥攁 practice that might not actually be good for them
Female athletes deserve the same respect for their athletic abilities as their male counterparts
He's not just the greatest climber on the planet鈥攈e may be the greatest person, period
Andy Samberg and Murray Miller's new mockumentary, complete with a strange supporting role for Lance, tests tortured fans' sense of humor
The Jamaican sprinter always seemed to be having a great time. We'll miss him.
It鈥檚 no secret that the sport is hurting鈥攈ere鈥檚 how it might regain some of its lost appeal
Saying you care about diversity isn't enough. Seven outdoor professionals sound off on what real change means.
Despite the chronic doping scandals, the sport still has a lot to teach us about fitness
Make the most of your smoothies
Yes, he was a shameless self-promoter. Yes, we need more athletes like him.
Peter Hessler, Joyce Carol Oates, Malcolm Gladwell, and others weigh in about finding inspiration on the trails
Climbers, cyclists, runners, and all kinds of other athletes鈥攂oth men and women鈥攁re starting to speak out about disordered eating in their communities
The hardest part about your athletic pursuits may be building a long-term relationship with them
We get a peek into the fitness guru's most essential gear
Mammut has teamed up with climbing legends like Ron Kauk to explore some of bouldering's most classic lines. The first route they revisit is Midnight Lighting named after the late Jimmy Hendrix.
From 9MindAsylum, "Wrong Turns", brings you along with ultrarunner Jim Walmsley in what was supposed to be his breakout race at Western States.
Quinoa, bananas, and peanut butter are recurring characters, but add a little more flavor (and nutrition) to the plot by tossing in these surprising purchases
Rafa Ortiz and Red Bull are known to get into some pretty ridiculous antics together, but this hilarious new video may top them all.
The renowned videographer and photographer opens up about filming Alex Honnold's epic free solo climb, how he analyzes risk, and what it's like to be a social media kingpin
Beau Kittredge is fittest athlete you鈥檝e never heard of. Here鈥檚 what a day in his life looks like.
After decades of being thought of as a pseudo-sport for longhairs, ultimate Frisbee is attracting elite athletes who are landing professional contracts. The hero of this new breed is Beau Kittredge, who looks like an NFL wide receiver, sprints like an Olympian, and jumps like Jordan.
When filmmakers and avid mountain bikers Scott Secco and Mike Hopkins set out to make 'Flow State,' the objective was to set the viewer in a perspective that would allow them to witness what it's like to find flow on a mountain bike
'This Is Home' is a series from Shimano and Anthill Films that follows elite riders during the offseason to find out more about where they came from.
Before he became known as the boyfriend on Felicity, Scott Speedman was nearly an Olympic swimmer. Now the star of TNT's Animal Kingdom just wants to have fun in the mountains.
Another high schooler just went under four, which inspired us to trace the milestone's roots, starting with Roger Bannister
How to best fuel your body based on where you live
The well-known exercise physiology expert likes to keep it simple
Yelling at the right moment has been linked to boosts in power and pain tolerance
Professional skier Kalen Thorien has been living out of her 1993 Bigfoot trailer and 60-series Land Cruiser for two years.
This summer in Bermuda, the Australian-born sailor will lead Oracle Team USA鈥檚 bid to retain the oldest trophy in international sports. The 37-year-old鈥檚 secret to staying on top? Stepping away from the boat.
Last year, Kim Ciolli, a longtime fixture in Texas cycling, got busted for doping. Her case is evidence of the fact that maybe the anti-doping system for older athletes鈥攁nd especially for women鈥攊s broken.
The founder of 'Surfer" magazine passed away earlier this week at age 83. Matt Warshaw chronicles his impact on the sport's media.
After searching far and wide for a pinnacle project, he found a cave in southern Utah and bolted a route called Bone Tomahawk.