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Bet you didn鈥檛 think this would come up in your fitness regimen, but your esophagus needs love during training, too. Intense exercise can contribute to heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and there’s a good chance that ramping up your routine may be causing your symptoms, says…
How do we put this nicely? If you’re anything like the participants in a recent Canadian study, you鈥檙e probably wrong about your workout intensity. (And yes, you probably are like them, considering that the group contained both men and women of different ages, ethnicities, and BMI classes.)…
A dispatch from the world鈥檚 toughest mountain bike race.
Endurance coach and author Ben Greenfield guarantees your brain, guts, and groin will thank you
After 100 races he just keeps going and going
This may not be the answer you’re looking for, but it’s the truth: The most effective way to get back into shape (and stay that way) isn’t by just doing one magic move over and over. The good news? You may not have to work out more than or…
When Matthew Inman shared his running motivation with the Internet, the creator of popular webcomic The Oatmeal started a fitness sensation.
On a sprawling farm in Vermont, Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena runs a business and a fitness crusade. He'll train anyone who shows up, with one major caveat: You must submit to his every cruel and unusual whim.
It used to be that people would go on vacation to relax, drink cocktails from coconut shells, and sit by the beach with a trashy paperback. But more and more now, people are shelling out big bucks to travel to posh resorts and get their butts kicked exercising…
One of the weirdest contraptions on two wheels might be the best thing you can do for your running
In an age of whiz-bang techno-training, it鈥檚 way too easy to lose track of what made us fit in the first place: quality movement, good food, and high-intensity common sense.
After joining one of the largest moving protests in history with her daughter, Katie Arnold learns that orchestrating an effective march requires more than walking.
If you're in it for the long haul, you might as well haul it in.
A new report details the factors behind our surprising speedskating failure in this year's Olympics鈥攁nd any athlete can learn from its findings.
What you can do beforehand, at sea level and once you hit the mountains
In his new memoir, George Hincapie delves into the past, examining his relationship with Lance Armstrong and his own choice to take performance-enhancing drugs. In an extended interview, he explains why he still has hope for cycling.
As unappetizing as they might be, those slimy packets of quasi-liquid goo exist for a reason: They’re a quick, portable, and relatively efficient way for runners to take in and digest calories and much-needed electrolytes that are lost during exercise. Different brands come in many different flavors and viscosities鈥攕ome sweeter…
A growing number of trail runners are finding a new way to test themselves鈥攚ithout race fees, bibs, or finish line chutes鈥攊n search of virgin trail and new course records.
It's never too late to start training, just keep at it
When a Sherpa and a native Nepali paraglided off of Mount Everest in 2011, they flew into history. Now a new book chronicles their extraordinary journey.
Nine million data points determine we鈥檙e all irrational
In his new book, Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena spells out his recipe for success. The main ingredient? Pain.
New research suggests that some of the physiological benefits of working out outside can be mimicked by adaptions to an indoor routine.
From terminator-style cycling shades to earphones that track your every move, wearable technology promises to change the way we train. But I had to ask, is it wearable?
You're pathetic. Really. According to the latest research, human fitness has decreased so dramatically in recent years that even the strongest of us would consider ancient men to be, well, monsters.
Four days after becoming the first American man to win the Boston Marathon since 1983, Meb Keflezighi was in high demand. But he took a few minutes to discuss with us exactly what was going through his head during the courageous run.
Reduced-oxygen training room Air Fit opens in Bay Area
Slowing down during runs will make you stronger and faster, so no more regretting the times you break into a stroll
Obviously, training off-road is the best way to get yourself ready for a trail race. But if you’re limited to your urban surroundings, says Colorado-based running and wellness coach Elinor Fish, it’s not critical. First, consider the race course: “Will it be rocky, rooty,…
Some people make the grade in Boston鈥攍iterally; others don鈥檛. And the difference might all come down to the downhill.
Running and triathlon coach Brett Stewart聽gets this one from clients a lot: Between races that sell out months in advance and things that get in the way of training鈥攍ike injuries, travel, and plain old busy schedules鈥攊t’s not uncommon for athletes to show up on race day…
More is always better, right? Well, maybe not. Ultradistance runners have been warned that their mileage isn鈥檛 exactly healthy. But they aren鈥檛 the only ones who should be thinking about the long-term ramifications of their training.
An Ohio CrossFit affiliate says an academic study got stats about injury rates in the popular workout program wrong. And it鈥檚 suing the researchers behind the data. Should science be scared?
Ah, the ol鈥 鈥渕y resting heart rate is slower than yours, therefore I鈥檓 a superior athlete!鈥 argument. Cyclist Miguel Indurain famously had a resting heart rate of 28 beats per minute, and he won the Tour de France five times in a row, so it鈥檚 easy to see how…
He cracks a smile with the competition on his heels, but will Bekele smile at another world record soon?
Couch potatoes everywhere were overjoyed to learn鈥攃ourtesy of a recent study鈥攖hat running is actually dangerous. But a closer look at the science suggests the smirks are seriously misguided.
The Marathon superstar knows all the right鈥攁nd wrong鈥攎oves required to win a race. Here's his game plan following the starting gun.
Can married duo Sami Inkinen and Meredith Loring row across the Pacific without sugar or carbs and stay together?
If you鈥檙e lining up in the marathon corral without having used starting blocks, you鈥檙e doing yourself a serious disservice.
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.
The must-have memento from America's most iconic marathon is a boldly colored windbreaker to help you run happy.
If you鈥檝e lost that loving feeling for running, there鈥檚 a surefire way to rekindle the flame: camp. 鈥淧utting yourself in an environment where you鈥檙e surrounded by other runners, and where you can focus only on your own running, is the perfect place to reenergize your passion,鈥 says Ryan Warrenberg, assistant…
Skimo racing is one of the fastest growing sufferfests in the U.S., combining grueling big-mountain ascents in the worst kind of winter weather. So, naturally, two inexperienced, undertrained magazine editors couldn't wait to sign up.
The short answer is yes, H2Flow technology works really well. I imagine you might be asking, 鈥淲hat the heck is this system?鈥 Well, here鈥檚 how Helly Hansen describes it: 鈥淭he insulation concept uses air to provide warmth and ventilation and lets you control the airflow that cools…
The newest recruit to Nike's Elite Trail Team talks about speed work, core strength, and why parenthood is not an excuse.
Running is so simple, but it gets expensive quickly. Ultrarunning especially can send gear geeks like myself into a buying frenzy. (I bought enough gear last year for聽the 50-mile North Face Endurance Challenge that I could have picked up a new pair of skis.) While all you really need…
As ski-touring season hits full stride, we're here to help take the edge off lung-busting climbs and quad-searing descents.
From fat biking and snowshoe racing to winter trail running, there has never been more opportunity鈥攐r more variety鈥攆or competing on snow. Here's how to thrive when the mercury drops.
You don't need a gym membership to be ready for race season
Time to chuck the ab-blaster and sell the ellipti-trainer. All you need for your ultimate home fitness center are these key essentials.
After a recent ultramarathon, I wanted to test a new approach to healing my mind and body.
Vibram's minimalist Five Finger shook up the world of running five years ago, and now Hoka is pushing back with its own maximalist shoes. But how much does your choice in running shoe really matter?
You'll never forget the suffering of your first ultra gone awry鈥攗ntil you do.
I鈥檓 racing the California International Marathon this weekend. The temperature will be in the 30s to start. How should I warm up?
When I get fat and out of shape, my first run back is always a super-itchy experience. My thighs itch, my abdomen itches, it drives me crazy. Why is that?
Traveling and time-crunched? Sneak in these 30-minute workouts to maintain your cardiovascular fitness, strength, and sanity this holiday season.
Cherish the silence of your sleeping time. Nocturnal noises negatively affect endurance and lead to health complications.
There鈥檚 a number that controls your fitness destiny. And odds are you鈥檙e not doing enough to improve it.
Sometimes, what's common knowledge doesn't need scientific validation. Listen to the advice of these two legendary athletes and remember that even the strongest of us need a little rest and relaxation.
Not all celebrities are train wrecks. Sometimes, they're perfect examples of what we all should be doing to stay healthy and happy.
A few simple exercises can cure plantar fasciitis
The first large-scale study has linked endurance training to irreversible heart damage. Should the report be giving you panic attacks?
Mike Donoghue, the founder of Amphibious Medics, a private medical-staffing contractor for the nation鈥檚 largest events, including Tough Mudder and Spartan Race, offers his insider tips
Obstacle-course racing is the nation鈥檚 fastest-growing sport, with millions of annual participants. It鈥檚 time to join the party with our handy guide to all things obstacle racing.
The pros share their secrets for tackling the sport鈥檚 most popular obstacles
The eight-week training plan for obstacle-course domination. PLUS: The Dos and Don'ts of race day gear
The obstacle racing phenom on how he stays fit to compete
Thinking of making like Forrest Gump? Here's a guide to help you plan the ultimate pedestrian road trip.
Only 2 percent of people who toe a marathon starting line will break 3 hours. As Matt Skenazy found out, joining that club isn't easy.
An ultramarathon isn't just a race: It's a windy, rocky, leg-trashing trail to self-enlightenment. Get ready to run your first 50-miler with tips from our ultra experts, plus nutrition advice and a complete 20-week training plan.
Huston just left the country for his expedition to Ellesmere Island
I want to go water skiing on spring break. Got any tips on how to prepare so I can stay up for longer than a minute and don鈥檛 hurt myself?
It's 13 miles from the top of Broadway to the bottom. Oh, and if you're wondering, it's definitely possible to get lost along the way.
A new study shows that, despite everything you've heard鈥攁nd experienced鈥攔unning isn't as hard on the body as you might think. But can we trust the results?
Most people, you know, put on a pair of shoes in order to start running. Chris Hawson, though, needed to take his off.