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Athletes are especially susceptible to this common, curable iron-deficiency disease
New research finds that those who can identify and regulate their emotions keep pushing when the going gets tough
Athletes share their favorite tools for staying hydrated on the move
Scientists point the finger at the brain chemical adenosine for the endurance-sapping effects of mental fatigue.
Conventional wisdom says that drafting doesn鈥檛 matter when cycling up steep hills. It鈥檚 wrong.
Kaitlyn Boyle smashed the women's record for the AZT300, while Kurt Refsnider reclaimed the record for the 760-mile AZTR
Pain psychologists explore the differences between those who finish ultra-endurance races and those who don't
New research explores how ultraviolet light can trigger the production of health- and performance-boosting nitric oxide
On Saturday, the pro ultrarunner skinned and skied a combined 61,200 feet in 24 hours, setting a record for the most vert in a single day
It's the most reliable performance booster in the world鈥攗nless you have the wrong genes
Scientists make the case for a new real-time measure of endurance effort
Athletes have been shattering "expert" forecasts for the ultimate limits of our species for more than a century
Good fitness is about more than just powerful legs and core
In an exclusive excerpt from his book 'Endure,' 国产吃瓜黑料's Sweat Science columnist explores the brain's role in setting our physical limits.
Build up your back muscles to gain power and prevent annoying aches
A new study wades into the controversy, with unexpected results
With a few adjustments, you can minimize the 鈥渋nterference effect鈥 between high mileage and your ability to build muscle
After several years of conflicting results, new evidence shows that endurance is at least partly in your head
Ignore the urge to post a heroic effort and focus instead on the daily grind of steady improvement
If you like Sweat Science, you'll love these books
Scientists investigate hip straps鈥攖he benefits aren鈥檛 as obvious as you think
Exploring the riddles of endurance and adventure, but only after peer review
You might be able to stop them before they even happen
The 65-year-old swimmer has set 355 world records. And she's still going.
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.
Or anyone who's run farther than is reasonably fun
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.
What's old is new again. These eight straightforward principles will help you perform your best, no newfangled hacks required.
Where triathletes can find the best online guidance
Because why are you even riding if you can't haul your family, your dog, your friend's dog, and groceries for the next year on a bike?
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.
Streamline your endurance-training data for less stress and better results
Yes, it's possible to find helpful training advice online鈥攊f you know where to look
A handful of endurance athletes on the food and gear they rely on at the start line
You're dreading workouts, easy days aren't easy, and other signs that you're spending too much time on the trails
One man's quest to treat the matrimonial ceremony as what it is: the greatest endurance event of your life
Hack your indoor training to help you set new PRs in the wild
At the outer edges of endurance sports, something interesting is happening: women are beating men
At the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
So, you're undertrained and about to run your first marathon, eh? Take it from me: you're not alone鈥攁nd these tips might help you thrive.
We caught up with filmmaker and skijor racer Kale Casey to talk about his recent film 'Dog Power'.
An overreliance on technology can make you slower. When it comes to training, it's time to rewind the clock and rely on our more primal instincts.
How to avoid being a jerk on the roads, trails, and track
How our minds push our bodies to defy expectations, beliefs, and even our own biology鈥攊n short, to make miracles
How to raise an adventure companion who will keep up with you mile after mile
After more than 40 years as an athlete and coach, it pains me to see people latch onto fitness fads, and I want to clear a few things up
Here鈥檚 what you should consider before dragging yourself off the couch and out the door this holiday season
Staring down a grizzly, setting off explosives, acting onstage鈥攁ll these activities were part of Red Bull鈥檚 Performance Under Pressure camp. I went for a week and came away a different, more mindful athlete.
Blood analysis! Fat burning! Centenarians and pockets full of bacon! All that, plus six more of the biggest fitness trends from this year.
Joint pain, heart problems, boredom, dubious fashion. It's easy to come up with reasons not to run. So why do it at all?
In Episode 4, Brown is forced to start low-impactct training, and hopes her Rio dream can still be a reality.
Dog Power Movie explores the movement and follows Team USA captain Kale Casey's journey from beginner to pro.
A new device called Halo Sport promises to improve performance by stimulating your mind. We zapped our brains in the name of science to see if it could really make us faster.
An independent investigation finds it implausible that the British ultrarunner completed the attempt without outside assistance
Alone, these tiny details won't boost performance much. But their sum could mean the difference between a good race and a PR.
Watch to learn how Rebecca Rusch stays motivated and focused on those tough training rides.
Two weeks of full-time, one-on-one instruction at Exos can set you back $4,800. Here鈥檚 how to get many of the same performance benefits without taking out a second mortgage.
If you鈥檙e willing to work hard, conquer your fears, and maybe don some superhero spandex, anything is possible
By focusing on the controllables, practicing gratitude, and relying on a foundation of physical and mental training.
Physical resilience, mental toughness, and embracing both the highs and lows
For those who run, the sport is a subject of inexhaustible interest. From goosebump-inducing trail porn to the most thoughtful ruminations on running and life, here's how we stock our running library.
Crib from Krar鈥檚 experience to get the most out of your summer runs.
Sorry, that wildly popular New York Times story is not for you
Or why you should never, ever stop training
Sure, you could stick with your old routine. Or you could break out of your rut with the help of experts and elite athletes.
Sprint workouts may seem like the fast track to fitness, but endurance athletes get more from going slow
A workout regimen designed for an insane TV obstacle course gives you exactly what you need: variety
You can't. But you can channel it and grow from it.
Get a head start on warm weather
Because there鈥檚 a lot more to running than lacing up your shoes and hitting the pavement
The Nashville local wowed the world with a fast submission in his UFC debut. But it was only because he's a lifelong athlete whose fitness is never far from match-ready.
The celebrated marathoner announced his retirement last week after a rough few years. His post-mortem: focusing on speed over volume may have prolonged his career.