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ArchiveThe runner turned entrepreneur talks about her most essential gear
Every July Fourth, hundreds of racers descend on Seward, Alaska, for one of the most difficult short-distance races on the planet鈥3,000 feet up, and then straight back down Mount Marathon
Kathrine Switzer on the lessons she's learned after a lifetime of running. Nonrunners, take note.
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.
Joel Cohen hates running more than you do
There's something a little gimmicky about celebrating distance purely for distance's sake
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.
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.
Jornet won for the fourth year in a row, despite falling and dislocating his shoulder at mile 14, popping it back into place himself, and running the remaining 86 miles with his left arm in a makeshift sling.
What was once spontaneous consumption has turned into a science of its own
You may think all trucker hats are created equal. Think again.
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
Yes, it's possible to find helpful training advice online鈥攊f you know where to look
To take your skills next level, you'll likely need a little coaching. Turn to these instructional vlogs for expert techniques, advice on how to improve quickly and effectively, and pro-approved training plans.
A handful of endurance athletes on the food and gear they rely on at the start line
Tailor your training to the race you're going to run
From RunSteepGetHigh Ice.Fire.Grit. follows elite runners Jim Walmsley, Ryan Sandes, Clare Gallagher, and more as they compete in one of the most challenging Western States races to date.
And what you can do to avoid them
The Jamaican sprinter always seemed to be having a great time. We'll miss him.
Anna Frost's triathlon team was setting up gates for the New Zealand Mountain Running Championships when her coach urged her to enter. When she won, the New Zealand team called her up to the big leagues.
We caught up with the climber to talk about his most essential everyday gear
It鈥檚 no secret that the sport is hurting鈥攈ere鈥檚 how it might regain some of its lost appeal
This skill doesn't just belong in gymnastics competitions. Use it to clear obstacles on the trail and move deftly around nature's roadblocks.
It's within this cavern of discomfort where we take stock of our courage鈥攁nd figure out what we're made of
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
For the sub-elite running class, it can be hard to decide when those five a.m. 15-milers are no longer worth it
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
You wouldn't think running shorts are all that different from each other. But you're totally wrong.
We all want to trade the indoor workout for time in nature's gym. But before you do, master these four ground movements to make your running more effective.
From 9MindAsylum, "Wrong Turns", brings you along with ultrarunner Jim Walmsley in what was supposed to be his breakout race at Western States.
Preparing your body for the descent can give you an edge over the competition on hilly courses. Here's how to do it.
Presenting the best burgs on the planet
In an effort to be more inclusive and entice more viewers, the 2020 Games will feature a mixed 4x400
In a sport plagued by career-ending injuries, somehow Walmsley hasn鈥檛 been hurt once during his phenomenal stretch of success
Ten simple, stylish, environmentally friendly options
Another high schooler just went under four, which inspired us to trace the milestone's roots, starting with Roger Bannister
The Oxx CoffeeBoxx is insanely durable, but we weren't wowed by its coffee
The well-known exercise physiology expert likes to keep it simple
We tested a handful of heat-beating options to keep you playing outside this summer, no matter how high temperatures rise
With their new drug testing policy, race organizers hope to lead ultrarunning's anti-doping charge鈥攂ut the sport still has a long way to go
From rafting trips to big-wall climbs, here's how to do it just about anywhere outdoors
Your expert-backed plan to kick one of running鈥檚 most nagging injuries
It's been more than four decades since his death, and distance running hasn't yet found anyone who can match his bravado
Better learn Lanie Szuch's name, because you're about to start hearing it鈥攁 lot
There's nothing quite like breaking up the workday with a run, but logistics can make it tough to pull off. Here's how to execute flawlessly.
Every world-class performer鈥攆rom athletes to chess players to musicians鈥攆ollows these rules to keep improving at their disciplines
More women in the running community are beginning to speak out about amenorrhea
All you need for city streets and wooded trails.
A time-tested piece of headwear attracts a new cult following
The Olympic marathon champ鈥攚ho hopes to become the first woman over 60 to run a sub-3-hour marathon this fall鈥攕hares her hard-fought wisdom
Get low, ride high, and stomp everything in between
In the age of big foam, the ghost of minimalism lingers鈥 making for versatile kicks
Suit up, go long, and get after it
The sport still has a long way to go, but these leaders are pushing for more diversity
After most MCL and ACL surgeries, doctors focus on treating and rehabbing the soft-tissue, while almost completely ignoring motor patterns and biomechanics
The former pro has had two full knee replacements in the past decade. Neither slowed him down鈥攁nd they don't have to slow you down, either.
Four of the sport's best on what they've learned from taking time off and coming back
It won't solve all your health problems, but it might make your life a bit better
An entire industry is trying to curb our boredom while running. But if you can harness that feeling of restlessness, you may find yourself stronger and faster than ever.
Hack your indoor training to help you set new PRs in the wild
A new proposal would scrap all track and field world records set before 2005, all in the name of the war on doping. Will the radical measure do any good?
We asked three of the fastest people we know about the gear that lives in their carry-ons
No matter how your big race went, feeling a little empty after it's finally over is normal
During my time in South Carolina, Paris Mountain loomed large鈥攗ntil I finally ran up it
When Yitka Winn first moved to Colorado, there wasn't a community of female runners hitting the trails.
This salty snack has taken center stage as a healthy, protein-laden endurance fuel
Why it's more upsetting when endurance athletes fail drug tests than when NFL or MLB players do.
We've got you covered from the start of your training to the moment the gun goes off
Like so many others, Jameson found himself struggling to settle into normal life after returning from the Vietnam War, but then he found running.
After a cancellation in 2015 due to drug violence, nearly 1,000 Tarahumara gathered in Copper Canyon this March to run the brutal, unrelenting 50-miler
But years of trying to keep up with her has made me a much better runner
Just because they have lacrosse practice doesn't mean you have to sacrifice outdoor adventures
Elite runner Kate Martini wants to bring an edgier aesthetic to the straight-laced world of running apparel
Self-talk鈥攔epeating a phrase in your head鈥攊s a practical, proven strategy to push your limits
Here's what we learned about the state of the outdoorswoman in 2017 and the still-prevalent gender gap in the outdoor world