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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’s a number that controls your fitness destiny. And odds are you’re 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’s largest events, including Tough Mudder and Spartan Race, offers his insider tips
Obstacle-course racing is the nation’s fastest-growing sport, with millions of annual participants. It’s time to join the party with our handy guide to all things obstacle racing.
The pros share their secrets for tackling the sport’s 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’t 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—and experienced—running 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.
With the death of a London Marathon runner now linked to a popular sports supplement, we had to ask
I’ve read that road cycling is bad for your bones, but how does mountain biking stack up?
Avalo York once ruled the Central Park bike loop. He's still there, almost every weekday, but he's been done with racing for a long time.
A new study shows that warm-ups are best served short, but can we trust the results?
A conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims, endurance runner, Ironman triathlete, and pro-elite road racer who has been studying the science of performance and nutrition for two decades
A new study shows that a polarized training approach leads to the biggest fitness gains, but can we trust the results?
Every option, from Strava to MapMyFitness, offers a different set of features. Use this handy guide to determine which one will most help you achieve your fitness goals.
Last year, Patrick Halloran finished last in the Empire State Building Run-Up. This year, he's coming back, and he's going to kick your ass.
Andy Potts' key to a fast run? Stay tall. Greg McMillan, of McMillan Running in Flagstaff, Arizona, explains how to avoid hunching over, for a more efficient stride.
For Potts, the fastest American finisher at the 2012 Ironman World Championship, breakthrough performances mean paying attention to the little things. Even your socks.
Signing up to run a race in a warm, tropical climate seems like a fun way to travel and beat the winter blues—but I’d have to train here, where I live, in the cold. Should I worry about the temperature difference, and how can I make the adjustment easier?
Noah Davis swam and biked and ran—all without ever leaving home
Even endurance athletes can score performance gains with high-intensity interval training. Here's how to do it.
I live in Florida. How can I train for a snowshoe race?
Can high levels of endurance training lead to irreversible heart damage? A new report is giving athletes panic attacks.
Everything you need to improve your time on the course
Heidi Volpe speaks with Rich Roll about his transformation from addict to ultra-endurance athlete
Looking for which candidate's economic beliefs are best suited to the present day? Wondering who's better suited to take office should the next president become incapacitated? Well, you've come to the wrong place.
Is "running everywhere" a feasible replacement for biking, cabs, and the subway? Noah Davis spent a week trying to find out.
Noah Davis takes a look at Wade Barrett's transition from professional soccer player to semi-serious ultramarathoner
Fitness magnate Bahram Akradi is buying up some of the most beloved endurance events in the country—and he has plans to improve them. So what's everybody afraid of?
What does the popularity of a zombie-themed obstacle race say about American society?
Lance Armstrong has always denied Mike Anderson’s claim that he broke his word on a business deal, and that Anderson saw and heard evidence indicating that Armstrong was using performance-enhancing drugs. His lawyer, Mark Fabiani, sent this response to Anderson's allegations.
Meaghen Brown is in France, reporting from one of the world's most grueling footraces
The U.S. men's soccer team made history against Mexico last night. But what makes one win so impressive?
Tough Mudder says their Electroshock Therapy obstacle delivers a 10,000-volt electric shock. Can a human survive that, or is it a sham?
How Brother Colm O'Connell became the guru of Kenyan running
I know that exercise is supposed to improve sex, but is there a point of diminishing returns?
I'm looking to maximize my triathlon training days. Could you recommend a few places?
Heart-rate training is the key to gauging your aerobic intensity and building endurance. Here's how to get started.
Get a solid endurance base through heart-rate training.
To keep a workout program fresh, you need to make it your own, and some days you need to break the rules—within reason.
Everything you need to run a personal best, including a 12-week training plan, a race-day nutrition plan, and advice from U.S. record holder Ryan Hall
A combined heart-rate monitor and GPS watch will supercharge your training. Motorola's Motoactv is one of the best on the market.
Training with a monitor can be daunting to master, but it’s the best way to make the most of your workouts.
Triathlons aren’t just trendy. Multisport training develops balanced fitness and prevents injuries. Here’s why you should dump your ordinary routine and make the switch, too.
We break down the best sites, Facebook and Twitter accounts, and apps for travelers, bikers, gear nerds, and more
Does stretching prior to a run prevent injuries and improve performance? Does guzzling water prevent cramps? Here's the truth about the top 10 fitness myths.
Welcome to the frozen, on fire, wet, barb-wired world of Tough Mudder—where adventure racing starts to look a lot more like hazing
A collection of the web's best running blogs, from journalists, fans, and runners
The masochistic sport of obstacle racing has exploded in popularity. Nick Heil tries to understand why so many are signing up for the misery.
Cross-country skiing is among the world's great human-powered modes of movement. Whether you ski classic or skate, here’s the gear you’ll need to get started.
An easy, dramatic performance boost based on an old science is catching on. It's about time.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Casio ProTrek PRW-5000Y-1 watch.
With temperatures below zero, more than 4,500 feet of climbing, and 9,400 competitors, Wisconsin’s American Birkebeiner is the largest and one of the toughest cross-country ski races in the United States. Crossing the finish line is nothing short of a lifetime achievement. Here's our plan to get you there, even if the closest you've come to snow is the frost in
How does ultrarunner Ray Zahab—who became famous for expeditions traversing the harshest terrain on earth—up the ante? By taking high school kids on his next series of trips.
Want to make this year memorable? Start training now and destroy your office mates in a 10K.
I haven’t run a 10K since high school, but I’d like to get back into running. Can you set me up with a three-month training plan?