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In 'Above the Clouds,' the world's greatest ultrarunner recounts the lifelong effort that led him to the tallest mountain on earth
You鈥檝e done the hard work to have a great race, and now鈥檚 the time to stay sharp, keep cool, and get excited.
Researchers have identified an alarming lack of books about Black children in nature. Diversifying your bookshelf can help kids find themselves in literature鈥攁nd the outdoors.
The disruptions of 2020 mean that there鈥檚 an unusually large crop of endurance-related books hitting shelves this fall
'Clarity' dives into North America's largest alpine lake, highlighting the beauty of, and threats to, its renowned clear water
Author Peter Lovesey dreams of being a great runner. His passion for running makes him a major crime novelist, and an important historian of the sport.
The books, TV shows, podcasts, and music that our editors couldn't stop talking about last month
In this excerpt from "Kicksology," Brian Metzler takes an in-depth look to try and find the culprit behind the prevalence of injuries in runners.
You don鈥檛 always need to add reps or sets to get a harder workout. Challenging your body to fight instability will make an exercise harder and offer some variety to your workout.
Those who persist and succeed in the sport always say they weren't that good鈥攂ut they got better.
In her new book, 'Superman's Not Coming,' the activist gives a lesson in community engagement and warns that we shouldn't expect the government to save us
Maximize your results by effectively managing your training stress and frequency.
Five reasons trying to reach a "racing weight" is counterproductive.
The books, movies, podcasts, and music that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Guidelines for keeping your training on track when you can't do your plan for the day or have to take days off.
The acceleration mechanics practiced by the world鈥檚 top sprinters are, by and large, the same mechanics you鈥檒l use (or should use) in your sport.
Want to personalize each workout to be the best one for you on that day? Ditch the recipe and learn to season to taste.
If you train slower as you age, you are likely to lose performance at a greater rate per decade than if you train fast.
Without adequate recovery鈥攅asy days, sleep, downtime鈥攖raining adaptations go down the tubes.
The climbing prodigy's book, 'How to Solve a Problem,' teaches youth how to approach seemingly impossible challenges
In the spirit of Thoreau and Dillard, Donovan Hohn considers the joyous and brutal aspects of the natural world
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In an excerpt from 'The Cold Vanish,' a new book about people who disappear in the wild, 国产吃瓜黑料 contributor Jon Billman looks at the rare, tragic case of a fat-tire rider who couldn't be found
To become a more resilient runner, add a quick strength-training routine into your week. Your form will gain power and stamina and you鈥檒l improve overall fitness and strength.
The six most influential patents that have changed running shoe design since the mid-1970s.
Explore where the running shoe industry is going next with this excerpt from 鈥淜icksology.鈥
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Emily B. Martin's new novel, 'Sunshield,' is inspired by American landscapes and explores how individuals can impact their environment
'Why We Swim' and 'In Praise of Paths' are timely inquiries into human locomotion
Gina Rae La Cerva's 'Feasting Wild' is a delightful culinary travel book. It's also an adjustment to the way we think about what that buzzword actually means
Doctors take an oath to do no harm. But in her book, 'Sex Matters,' emergency medicine physician Alyson McGregor explains how doctors are unintentionally harming women by practicing a model of medicine based on men.
Speed-work spokesman Pete Magill explains why sprints, strength, and agility are just as crucial in distance running as they are in field sports.
These are the tools you need to get started
Sometimes the best thing for a relationship is to let it go
From humble jellyfish anecdotes to straightforward self-help, three new titles offer resonant takeaways for these worrisome times
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn鈥檛 stop talking about
With the coronavirus bringing global travel to a halt, take this time to pare down your dream destinations to the ones that really matter to you
Staying home as much as possible is the most useful thing we can do
Wouldn't it be great if there was a technique that would allow us to vanquish fear聽and beat back stress?聽
In his new book, 'The Wedge,' bestselling author Scott Carney travels the world to investigate the surprisingly effective methods humans have developed to rewire our brains and control our response to stress. And it all starts with taming fear.
From poetry to nonfiction, these books celebrate everything we love about our planet
Alaska's favorite fishing siblings have a new quarantine skill for you to learn: making seafood delicious. Their new cookbook breaks down everything from filleting a wild-caught salmon to steaming Dungeness crab鈥攁nd we've included two easy recipes to get you started.
A handful of classic reads whose titles might capture some of your feelings of these past few weeks
From outdoor games to travel-inspired activities, there's a world of adventure waiting for young ones right in your backyard
In an excerpt from her new book 'Why We Swim,' Bonnie Tsui explores the ways that immersion can radically shift our perspective
In a new novel, 'How Much of These Hills Is Gold,' author C. Pam Zhang presents the fantasies and struggles that defined western expansion through the eyes of two Chinese-American characters
Four recent books explore other moments in the past 100 years when global events intersected with the Games
A lesson in perspective
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Outdoor enthusiasts' dreams of survival and adventure are often inspired by children's books, but most adventure heroes have traditionally been cis boys. That's changing.
How to stay healthy鈥攁nd maintain sanity鈥攚hile you're social-distancing
Because travel is also a state of mind. Here are the movies, books, podcasts, online courses, and virtual tours to get your wanderlust fix from your couch.
Journalist Sarah Scoles's 'They Are Already Here' explores people's obsession with discovering what else may be out there
The books, movies, podcasts, games, and more that are keeping us sane indoors
Journalist Jon Mooallem鈥檚 new book, 鈥楾his is Chance!,鈥 revives a decades-old story about an Alaskan radio journalist and the biggest earthquake you鈥檝e never heard of鈥攁nd gives us something to consider when the world is unsteady
Nutritionist and journalist Christy Harrison makes a case against the state of nutrition in America in her new book, 'Anti-Diet'
In 'Spirit Run,' No茅 脕lvarez recounts the journey that transformed his view of the world
'Billionaire Wilderness,' by Wyoming native and Yale sociologist Justin Farrell, asks hard questions about how money changes American land by investigating one of the West's most beloved outdoor playgrounds: Jackson Hole
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Spend less than you would on a restaurant dinner and get a book that you'll cherish for years to come
In 'Cat Tale,' a longtime environmental journalist documents the dramatic saga that brought this state animal back from the brink of extinction
While researching his new book 'Author in Chief,' our contributor discovered a forgotten piece of John Adams's life: the time he sailed to Europe during the Revolutionary War and barely survived
'Yellow Bird,' by Sierra Crane Murdoch, and 'The Third Rainbow Girl,' by Emma Copley Eisenberg, look at haunting deaths in wild and forgotten landscapes
On July 10, 2014, Cody Roman Dial, the 27-year-old son of explorer Roman Dial, entered the coastal rainforest of Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park to begin a solo, multi-day hike. He never came out. In an excerpt from his memoir 'The 国产吃瓜黑料r鈥檚 Son,' Roman Dial relives the terrible day he initiated the search for his son.
Or why you don't have to get up at 4 A.M. to perform a two-hour ritual of self-care
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Colin O'Brady completed the first solo crossing of the Antarctic landmass under his own power and with no resupplies in 2018. In this excerpt from his new memoir, 'The Impossible First,' he reveals the moment that nearly ended his historic feat.
In a new memoir, the photographer digs into the most meaningful moments of a remarkable human-canine connection
In the new photo book 'Fierce Beauty,' celebrated photographer Eric Meola chases wild weather across the Great Plains
As former columnist Heather Hansman passes the torch to Erin Berger, the two share their strongest takes on outdoor media and culture
I traveled through three climates in three weeks and didn't check a bag. Here's how I packed.
Ten books that sparked debate, started conversations, and launched movements in the past ten years鈥攁nd what to read next
We tested the most nutritious cookbooks that came out in 2019. Here's what we're sticking with in the New Year.
Our wellness columnist on his favorite books of the year
In 2005, Richard Louv helped usher in the nature-as-therapy movement. His latest book asks us to start bonding with wild animals.
Whether you want to eat more vegetables or make your own trail food, these cookbooks should be on your wish list
Two new books take opposing views on one of the most contentious issues in sports
Great titles for the endurance-curious, or to curl up with yourself