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The Ecuadorian-Swiss climber set a blazing-fast time on North America's highest peak—besting the previous record, set by rival Kilian Jornet in 2014, by one minute
The elite marathoner wants you to know that trail runners deserve our respect
A newly published scientific case report documents the rise (and fall) of cycling phenom Oskar Svendsen
Swimming in oceans and lakes can seem daunting, but these pointers from seasoned coaches and triathletes will help you build confidence and fitness in the pool before taking the plunge
Hydrogels, electrolytes, and drink frequency top the list at this year’s ACSM conference
Insights from this year’s ACSM conference on how to lift, what to eat, and how that affects endurance athletes
A new study of transcontinental racers pegs the digestive tract as the limiting factor in extreme feats of sustained endurance
A new startup called Vast Terrain taps U.S. suppliers to make top-shelf goods
Last July, then 28-year-old Alexandera Houchin won the women's Tour Divide, a 2,745-mile race from Canada to Mexico over the Continental Divide. Next on her list? The new Dirty Kanza XL, a 350-mile unsupported race across Kansas.
This technique might just revolutionize physical therapy
It’s not a miracle, and it’s not a secret, but the link between fitness levels and the risk of lung and colorectal cancers is impressively strong
After vanquishing all his human competition, the world’s best marathoner will again take on the clock
Jeff Lenosky travels the U.S. knocking out mountain biking's toughest trails. Here's how he stays fit.
Five exercises that will give you the strength to keep adventuring for life
Scientists are untangling why it’s easier to regain fitness than to start from scratch
Former Navy SEAL and endurance athlete David Goggins insists that discomfort is the key to self-improvement
New research confirms that a week of hot tub sessions helps your body adapt to heat
Researchers explore how your brain chemistry may start dulling pain and boosting mood before you even take a step
We know that cognitive function is impaired at high altitude, but it’s not entirely clear why
Here are the most jaw-dropping accomplishments of the year
Research on a pro cycling team suggests that subjective training metrics can match high-tech ones
From costumed toboggan rides to an unsanctioned triathlon in the Tetons, these quirky competitions are no joke
This time, the globetrotting ultrarunner is keeping things local
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’t matter when cycling up steep hills. It’s 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—unless 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,' Outside'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 “interference effect” 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—the benefits aren’t 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?
Yes, it's possible to find helpful training advice online—if 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
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
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 Outside, 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—and 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—in 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