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A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
“Predictive processing” offers novel ways to think about sports psychology, the limits of endurance, and the urge to explore.
Caroline Gleich is a renowned climber and skier, a climate activist, and now the Utah democratic party’s candidate for US senate
A relaxed, charming kid from Durango may make Americans fall in love with the Tour de France again
What does a professional kayaker do when he realizes he’s in the twilight of his career? He releases a rap album, of course.
In episode two of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, athletes race up to the 12,859-foot summit of Red Mountain 3—twice
U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez cited Barrett’s pattern of terrorizing his victims and a clear lack of remorse as reasons for issuing the maximum penalty
Wunderkind Jakob Ingebrigsten may have lost (again) on Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic, but don’t expect his unorthodox training approach to disappear
When Eberhard Jurgalski determined that Reinhold Messner narrowly missed a key summit, he told the world. He’s still dealing with the fallout.
It’s not a joke: This genre-defining trio are part of the speaker series at the Outside Festival in Denver, June 1-2, along with Quannah ChasingHorse, Jeremy Jones, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, and many others
Hard training and good genetics give elite runners an edge, but the four-minute barrier may have its own magic
One editor’s thoughts on the Asian American illusion of belonging. Plus, how this spearfisher, freediver, shark whisperer, and entrepreneur lives her most badass life, and more from the Outside archives.
Scientists are finding that the subjective perception of time during exercise is more complex than expected.
Five questions with Haley Batten, who is slated to lead America’s strongest contingent of Olympic cross-country mountain bikers in years
Having a high VO2 max is great, but research is showing that the key to elite performance is maximizing something called fatigue resistance
Cycling has always been touted as easy on the knees. But actually preventing arthritis? That’s a new one.
A new study blows up the conventional wisdom about maximum protein doses for athletes.
The fitter you get, the more likely you are to feel that you can’t get enough oxygen during hard exercise
Contrary to what scientists once thought, even superficial cooling is enough to interfere with muscle oxygen supply.
‘Tough Broad’ is a guide to keeping your foot on the gas as you reach your golden years
Lusti has built a career—and a life—on toughness and a preternatural ability to ski through puckering technical terrain. Her greatest challenge may be learning to let herself be soft.
In her new book, ‘Mind Game,’ Julie Kliegman offers a wide-ranging look at the inner struggles of sports stars and also-rans
Marijuana is still a banned substance for athletes, but new research is chipping away at the idea that it makes you faster
The trial will be followed by a sentencing hearing, scheduled for May 21. Barrett faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Federal prosecutors allege that Charles Barrett—a prominent member of the Northern California climbing community who goes to trial for aggravated sexual abuse next week—is a serial offender with a shocking history of violence, harassment, and intimidation. An exclusive investigation into his life and alleged actions raises troubling questions about the dangers women continue to face in the outdoors.
New research explores the minimum effective dose of resistance training and the health effects of overdoing it
Adults will take recreational cues from their children, “unprocessed” will become a marketing asset, and rodents will show us the way to eternal life.
It turns out you can absorb more carbohydrates than sports nutritionists thought. But does it actually make you faster?
Growing numbers of NCAA athletes are inking NIL deals. For some companies, it’s a marketing “lightbulb moment.”
The middle Florence brother is leading a cohort of social-media-savvy surfers who have created a totally new way to go pro—no competition circuit required
For this group of women, swimming miles in freezing cold water is the best way to spend a weekend
In 2023, records fell, kids took government leaders to task, and activists fought bravely for the planet. These individuals are the Outsiders of the Year, chosen for their bravery, tenacity, and strength.
His grandfather founded the Iditarod, but he’s the first member of his family to take the title
Soccer player Quinn, cyclist Austin Killips, and runner Nikki Hiltz inspired us—and thousands of other fans—this year
Neuschäfer won the Golden Globe, a dangerous, solo, nonstop sailing race this spring
Martinus Evans, who goes by @300poundsandrunning on Instagram, didn’t feel at home in the running community. Now, he's on the cover of magazines, has published a book, and is still running—at his own pace.
After a record-breaking year, the 28-year-old American ski racer sits down to talk success, failure, family, and the future with her mom, Eileen Shiffrin
The most versatile runner on the planet gave us a marathon debut for the ages
The guidelines for returning to training after giving birth are “vague and inconsistent.” That’s no surprise.
This summer Courtney Dauwalter made history, becoming the first athlete to win the three biggest races in ultrarunning in the same year: the Hardrock 100, the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, and the Western States Endurance Run. What’s her secret?
After a devastating near miss in 2019, Jenny Hoffman shattered the coast-to-coast fastest known time
Following significant athlete pushback, USA Track & Field moved the race’s start time earlier. But the governing body also needs to offer Trials host cities a better deal to prevent similar issues in the future.
When you’re one of the greatest skiers of all time, there are some things you only say to the person you trust most in the world
Doyle set a speed record on the AT 50 years ago, long before YouTubers and partying twentysomethings had flooded the iconic trail. Through his Appalachian Trail Institute, which he's run since 1989, he’s still trying to convert a new generation of thru-hikers to his personal philosophy of what the trail should be.
Those who pursue the craziest endurance races on the planet do it for reasons that make perfect sense
The French steep skiing icon died while descending Puntiagado Volcano in Chile with Chilean IFMGA Guide Juan Señoret
After two new marathon world records, it’s time to reevaluate why marathoners are getting faster and what comes next
‘Limits’ makes fun of the challenge of landing a professional contract in a way that will delight fans and non-fans alike
A rigorous new study finds small changes in heart rate and subjective feelings of recovery. Do they matter?
A new study of athletic career trajectories finds that early success is less meaningful than you’d think
Due to stack height regulations, pros can’t race in the new Adizero Prime X. But it’s fair game for amateur runners—we asked a few of them how they’d feel about competing in it.
We caught up with Lindsey Vonn to chat about recovery, sleep, and who she’s watching this winter
Researchers assess the potential benefits—and downsides—of the hundreds of bioactive compounds in your morning brew
The most prolific athlete at this year’s World Championships was also the most fun to watch
You say yes, of course. But what about those other wild opportunities that you’re not so sure about?
The dissolution of the Pac-12 is a reminder that Olympic sports like running need to find a new business model. And that’s not such a bad thing.
When illness or injury forces you to take a complete break, researchers have some ideas on how to limit the fall-out
Sports scientists weigh in on the trends that will keep the PRs coming
Legalizing some performance-enhancing drugs might result in less cheating, but at what cost?
Here's why you need to monitor your water intake
Special Counsel Jack Smith loves endurance sports, and we have the skinny on his multisport passion
McKayla Bower’s biggest concern: the way she’ll be welcomed—or not—in countries openly hostile to LGBTQ+ people
Houlihan has been throwing down impressive times this summer, despite being suspended from her sport
DiGiulian just wrote her memoir while running her own business, making movies, and chasing tough climbs. Here's how she balances it all.
The cyclist has become a focal point for the debate about trans women in sport
To optimize your health or supercharge your training, you sometimes need to look beyond the lab
A paltry few Americans race the Tour de France these days—despite the fact that junior bike racing is booming on this side of the Atlantic. A new plan aims to shift America’s Tour participation into high gear.
The surfer’s agoraphobia was preventing him from living the life he wanted, so he reached out to his wave-riding community for help
Records are falling and times are dropping. Is it the shoes, or something else?
The American ultrarunning phenom took home the women’s title, while British runner Tom Evans won the men’s event
She knew she was going to be the best triathlete in the world one day. But first she had to learn to swim.
Refugee Dominic Lobalu has proven that he can beat the best runners in the world. But will that be enough to get him to the World Championships?