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And that's a very good thing for Olympians.

Hey, outdoor-equipment companies: Please stop ignoring women who rip

Michael Phelps and Killian Journet are both amazing athletes, but they occupy opposite ends of the spectrum. Where do you fall?

Don't plan any vacations before reading this year's Best of Travel winners.

The science behind how logging lots and lots of miles fosters an unflappable demeanor—and how to get it yourself.

Workout apparel that looks good enough for the runway

We can't say if it will up your game, but we can make sure you don't hurt yourself trying.

New spring-loaded tech promises to make us faster. But they might go the way of swimming’s ill-fated LZR Racer suit—without making an Olympic debut.

Marathoner Shalane Flanagan proves you actually can trust a skinny chef

You just have to tweak your training and eating habits. Here’s how.

A new algorithm might be the key to never having a bad race again.

For every workout you do, startup Charity Miles makes a donation to a philanthropic cause of your choice.

Runners who do intense workouts on no carbs tend to experience weakness, fatigue, and poor performance. But a new strategy called “sleeping low” might give athletes the same edge—without the suffering.

American cross-country legend Craig Virgin lays out the connection between distance running and farm work

The springs inside this sole could make you a faster runner

The Olympic runner and his peers weigh in

Ready to race? Check out these 20 events, carefully curated to provide intrepid newbie skiers, rock climbers, and trail runners a thrilling and welcoming competitive experience.

Because no one podiums at noon or tags a summit at dusk without a proper first meal

Pro athletes on the gear they want to unwrap this Saturday

This super coach’s three unconventional training strategies may be the key to your next PR.

This plus other recent sensationalist fitness headlines have made us wonder where all the sane people have gone.

Feed your competitive appetite—sometimes without even leaving the house.

As sensor technology improves and becomes more practical, so does the ability of coaches and athletes to collect—and react to—more nuanced data.

The brainchild of pro ultrarunner Mike Foote, this sleeveless running jacket offers more protection than a vest and packs down to about the size of a Clif Bar.

You know your weight-training regimen? It's breaking you down. Build yourself up for endurance success—and prevent injury—with these five improved alternatives.

With pro-marijuana legislation sweeping the nation, it's time to ask this very serious question.

Exactly what alcohol does to athletic performance

If lingering holiday malaise and winter's cold, short days are knocking you off your game, look no further. One of these trips is sure to recharge you.

Running to work is hard, especially when you have to contend with cold weather, poor visibility, and icy roads. On those days, your gear matters.

Specializing in one sport will take you only so far. To really break through, you'll need to branch out.

Cue: Your iPod dock set up by the door. Reward: Serenity, more intuitive pacing.

Nothing in this world is certain, except death, taxes, and traffic on the morning commute

It’s not just for elite athlete. Training alone—in the right dose—will make you a faster and more resilient athlete.

Fact-checking trusted training maxims

From that time Lance Armstrong showed us how to fix a flat tire to an investigation into USA Swimming’s sex abuse scandal, we look back at the stories that defined the year.

Tips, gear, and goals to make the cold less torturous

Forget the forecast. This gear will keep you moving through the toughest season.

The only gear you need for long hauls, tested over who-knows-how-many miles.

One of the most surprising heroes of World War II was a pint-sized shepherd nicknamed The Clown—and his fitness wisdom can change your life.

The Oiselle founder knows her company is much smaller than the behemoths. But that doesn’t mean she's scared to take them on—in politics, or in fashion.

Ill-chosen goals put you at risk of injury and burnout. Here's how to avoid that fate in seven easy steps.

When a longtime triathlete took on a Kokoro camp—a beyond-extreme fitness challenge modeled on the Navy's Hell Week for SEAL candidates—his first question was purely about the pain: Can I survive this? The second was more metaphysical: Should I even want to?

Yes, they're great for reducing soreness, but they could also be masking more serious muscular imbalances.

Our drive to raise billions annually is a crazy effective performance enhancer.

Yes. That's the beauty of running.

The latest science puts the squeeze on compression garments

5 brain hacks that will make you fitter and faster right now

5 must-have tools to rebound from marathon season

Celebrate National Running Safety Month with this high-visibility gear.

This year's star attendee: Caroline Wozniacki

My house is filled with sweets this time of year. Can I use them instead of sport gels and gummies for long runs and bike rides?

The American Record holder returns to New York 13 years after her debut—and she might just break an American record.

Sometimes the weirdest gear is also the most fun.

Olympian Nick Symmonds wants to change the way athletes consume pre-race caffeine.

If you've registered online for a race in the past decade, you've probably used Active Network—and you may have been stuck with a hidden fee

The company that brings us Rock 'n' Roll Marathons—and the media—largely waved off one race volunteer's complaint about unpaid labor. But there's reason to pay attention.

Don't shorten your routine just yet.

Improve your life in five minutes or less.

There are many threats to the 50-year-old Wilderness Act. But the most dangerous, Kenneth Brower says, comes from those who are chipping away at the very idea of wilderness itself.

Ultrarunning recovery and racing tips from the winner of the TransRockies Trail Run.

Throw away your ice packs and ibuprofen if you want to recover right.

The Olympian is a beer-drinking, book-writing, and record-setting outdoorsman who can run a half-mile faster than you can read the first page of his new book.

Dan Berlin didn't start running until he lost his sight. He's now running somewhere most runners only dream of—across the Grand Canyon—and he'll become the first blind runner to do so.

Or is the test they give me at the shoe store good enough?

Long shunned by endurance athletes looking to stay lean, the enemy is having a moment

What happens when you take away the road, the cheerful volunteers handing out energy gels, and most of your sanity? You get some of the gnarliest races out there.

It may be the oldest emotion. Before happiness, before sorrow, before exhilaration, and way, way before the urge to climb mountains and bomb down steeps, there was fear. Now scientists are finding new ways to help us conquer our deepest anxieties—and use them to perform even better.

Dennis Kimetto set a new world record Sunday. Was it the course? You bet.

Don't just sit there. Get the most from your training by recovering right.

Even eating is serious business in the Hall household.

As patients jettison insurance plans for concierge care, some are looking to optimize their fitness level along with their health.

Rule One: Don't confine your training to the gym. Movement needs to be a lifestyle. Rule Two: Don't just move. You need a goal. And you need to train.

Sure, running five minutes a day will help you live longer, but it's not going to get you in shape—or even scrape the surface of your potential.

Running drunk isn't a great idea—for a number of obvious reasons. Surprisingly, performance isn't one of them.

Do cell phones, satellite messengers, and personal locator beacons create more false alarms in the backcountry?

The test: The Berlin Marathon, where she aims to set a new American record.

Sometimes when I'm in the middle of a really hard workout, it tastes like I'm sucking on metal. Here's why.

Nathan’s Zeal race vest packs a lot of hydration into one small, efficient must-have.

Some people might be built for speed and others for distance, but everyone benefits from running faster. This is how you do it.

Your legs are your foundation. With this quick-paced routine, you'll build the explosiveness and durability to conquer any mountain.