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Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
7 hours ago

11 of the Coolest Marathon Courses Around the Globe, From the Great Wall of China to Highway 1

Running through new destinations offers unique experiences and insights into local life, making destination races increasingly popular and exciting.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Garmin's Latest Training Features Fend Off the Advances of the Apple Watch

Food logging can be done in a few ways, including searching a database, scanning barcodes, or using AI-based camera analysis. Simpler items like eggs and fruit are identified well, but complex meals can be frustrating due to lighting and AI limitations.
Wearables
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish'

Margo Oakley and Mark Blythen, once skeptical of each other, became in-laws competing on Race Across the World to honor the memory of Julia, Mark's late wife.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 days ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Exercise
fromBig Think
4 days ago

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Courage and the ability to endure suffering are crucial traits for success in rock climbing.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Runners misled at a qualifier race will still get invites to the world championship

Molly Born, who won the women's race, described the situation as 'everyone's worst nightmare' after elite runners were misled off course due to an emergency.
US news
fromWIRED
5 days ago

'Guns, Beer, Titties, Freedom': Inside the World's Toughest Off-Road Race

King of the Hammers, now in its 20th year, has evolved from a small contest among friends to a major off-road racing event, drawing over 80,000 attendees.
LA Kings
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
4 days ago

adidas is Back in Downhill: The Massive Norco Partnership You Didn't See Coming

adidas and Norco have formed a multi-year partnership to create the Norco adidas Race Division, debuting in May 2026 in Korea.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

From Marathons to the Marathon des Sables: A Conversation with Des Linden

Des Linden transitions from professional marathoning to the 2026 Marathon des Sables, a 155-mile self-sufficient race across the Sahara Desert.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Dolphins, stingers and salt tongue': an epic ocean swim around New Zealand's east coast

Jono Ridler is attempting a world record for the longest unassisted staged swim to raise awareness about ocean threats.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
France news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

This is Why We Shouldn't Go on Runs

Strava's GPS tracking can inadvertently reveal sensitive military locations, as demonstrated by a French officer's run on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
Skiing
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'My stock has fallen off a cliff. I didn't realise how bad that would be. It's an ego hit but I just have to get on with'

Luke McCann is recovering from a challenging period, striving to improve his race times in the 800m and 1500m events.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
5 days ago

Alran Brothers Monster Energy Deal: Junior DH Stars Move to Elite Ranks

Monster Energy signs Junior World Champion Max Alran and his brother Till Alran, marking their transition to Elite downhill mountain biking.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Can't do a pull-up? This Marine colonel told us how to get your first rep

Misty Posey developed a pull-up program for Marines after overcoming her height challenges and realizing the importance of strength training.
Running
fromRunner's World
4 days ago

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running a half marathon requires a balance of excitement and caution, with training strategies emphasizing gradual progress and body care.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Opioid addiction almost destroyed me then I became a top marathon runner

The Percocet dulled his foot pain and also his anxiety. Rideout was used to alcohol and cocaine, but this was different. He felt happy, confident and optimistic. He returned to the podiatrist for more pills. Then more. Soon he was altering the prescriptions manually, changing a seven into a two and adding a zero, before targeting smaller pharmacies that wouldn't run verification checks.
Medicine
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

Roll Ensures You Don't Miss the Next Race, Event, or Group Ride

Roll allows users to filter by location to see all cycling happenings in their area. You can filter by bike type, place, and dates.
Bicycling
fromiRunFar
5 days ago

This Week In Running: March 30, 2026

Lucien Epiney from Switzerland won the Ultra Trail Men's race in Spain with a time of 6:57, followed by Alexis Martín and Manuel Mesa from Spain finishing in 7:10 and 7:51 respectively.
Running
fromBikeMag
1 week ago

Specialized Just Went All-In on the Most Unique MTB Event in Years

The Hard MTB League is the ultimate testing ground for riders and their bikes. Instead of sticking to one lane, athletes have to tackle four distinct disciplines in a single event.
Bicycling
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs archive, 1981

Inge Simonsen, a 27-year-old Norwegian, officially won the first London marathon in 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds yesterday, the fastest time recorded in Britain for 11 years, watched by an estimated 100,000 people.
Running
#aging
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I adopted a new fitness strategy in my 40s that's helped me run half-marathons, hold handstands, and do pull-ups as I age

Setting physical goals in each decade enhances perspective on aging and provides resilience in facing life's challenges.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

A longevity and sports medicine doctor who completed 15 Ironmans shares his workout routine. It includes a run-commute.

It's the most ubiquitous, effective, totally no-side-effects drug in the world. Exercise is also something Metzl feels is sometimes overlooked in the longevity space, in favor of fancier products. A lot of this stuff we talk about with longevity is not validated, like full-body MRIs and these supplement stacks.
Health
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 week ago

10 Years Later, Darkfest Is Still the Scariest Event in MTB

Darkfest 2026 celebrated its 10th anniversary with record-breaking performances and showcased the evolution of freeride mountain biking.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Worst case I get to ride a lot': Lael Wilcox on her quest to become the fastest human to cycle round the world

Lael Wilcox aims to break the men's around-the-world cycling record with a focus on efficiency and rigorous planning.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The highs are extremely high but the lows are extremely low': when working out becomes an addiction

Tyburski was a professional adventurer, financing his pursuits via magazine articles and speaking gigs, and even making a documentary about his quest. His whole raison d'etre was to push past his limitations, showing what a person is capable of when their mindset is strong enough.
Running
#running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago
Running

Ask the Pro: Trail Shoe Colors, Training for Increased Distances, and Fueling Strategies

fromiRunFar
1 month ago
Running

Going All in on Running - And Marriage

Race-day commitment plus factors like taper, altitude, pacing, and competitive packs often make race pace feel easier than equivalent training efforts.
fromiRunFar
2 months ago
Running

Running: The Most Important Unimportant Thing

Guidance and small encouragement help individuals, especially children, push past fear and expand personal limits in physically vulnerable activities.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Ask the Pro: Trail Shoe Colors, Training for Increased Distances, and Fueling Strategies

Gabe Joyes provides insights on running, including mental strategies, shoe color psychology, and fueling for endurance events.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

This Week In Running: March 23, 2026

Chianti Ultra Trail featured intense competition with Thomas Cardin winning and securing a Golden Ticket for the Western States 100.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Something to Say

Writers often struggle with creativity under deadlines, leading to distractions and a desire for authenticity in their work.
#sports-tourism
Running
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

10K Races Ireland: Your Guide to Major Running Events in 2026

Ireland is a prime destination for sports tourism, particularly for running events attracting global participants.
Running
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

10K Races Ireland: Your Guide to Major Running Events in 2026

Ireland is a prime destination for sports tourism, particularly for running events attracting global participants.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

A Sustainable Runner: A Profile of Damian Hall

Damian Hall, a British ultrarunner, did not finish the 2026 Barkley Marathons on his third attempt, but remains physically recovered while processing the mental and spiritual challenges of the race.
#iau-50k-world-championships
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 16, 2026

Naomi Robinson won the 2025 IAU 50k World Championships in New Delhi with a time of 3:13:39, while Alex Milne claimed the men's title in 2:46:09, with Great Britain dominating both races.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

2025 IAU 50k World Championships Preview

The 2025 IAU 50k World Championships, postponed from December 2025 due to severe air quality, will occur in New Delhi on March 14, 2026, with conditions potentially affecting race performance.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 16, 2026

Naomi Robinson won the 2025 IAU 50k World Championships in New Delhi with a time of 3:13:39, while Alex Milne claimed the men's title in 2:46:09, with Great Britain dominating both races.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

2025 IAU 50k World Championships Preview

The 2025 IAU 50k World Championships, postponed from December 2025 due to severe air quality, will occur in New Delhi on March 14, 2026, with conditions potentially affecting race performance.
#ski-mountaineering
fromDefector
1 month ago
Skiing

Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering | Defector

fromDefector
1 month ago
Skiing

Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering | Defector

Running
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Runners sympathize with L.A. Marathon runner-up led off course, but say fans are vital

Nathan Martin won the 41st L.A. Marathon by 0.18 seconds over Michael Kimani Kamau, who was briefly diverted off course by a spectator near the finish line.
Education
fromScience of Running
7 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Let's see if you bastards can do 90

For now, and maybe for a long time, the public won't know what it contains. It could be about Bigfoot. It could be about aliens. It could be about long-term campaigns of manipulation and malign influence waged against our community by local and foreign corrupt actors. Or maybe it is a special popcorn recipe. Or perhaps it discusses the extent of infiltration and influence foreign and corrupt actors have objectively achieved in Oregon and elsewhere.
US politics
Psychology
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Mastering the edge: How success raises the stakes for elite adventurers

Young men, influenced by evolutionary roles and social rewards, are disproportionately drawn to extreme risk-taking like high-altitude mountaineering, causing more fatalities.
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

AI-Powered Optimization: New Frontiers in Peak Running Performance

Super shoes and ultralight gear make a difference, but with new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that can look at our running form and compare it to the ideal, analyze our nutrition intake from a simple photo and help us plan our diets, and offer guidance on training and recovery, the interwovenness of technology and running is only set to increase.
Running
fromTriathlete
3 weeks ago

After Years of Setbacks, Triathlon Returns to New York City in 2026

The New York City Triathlon was one of the sport's most iconic races. Debuting in 2001, it quickly became a bucket-list event for age-groupers and pros alike: a swim in the Hudson River, a bike up the closed West Side Highway, and a run through Central Park. At its peak as part of the Life Time Fitness Series, the race attracted up to 4,000 participants - and top names like Olympians Greg Bennett and Emma Snowsill.
Running
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was bullied in school for being different. At 16, I hit a crashing point': the awkward kid who became the world's strongest man

Tom Stoltman transformed from a shy, autistic, bullied teenager into a 180kg professional strongman through disciplined training, strict eating, routine, and brotherly support.
#trail-running
fromStrength Running
1 month ago

Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training - Strength Running

Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your schedule intentionally, strategically, and with a clear understanding of what you're trying to accomplish, you'll thrive. Megan makes the case that cross-training serves runners for several distinct reasons, and the right reason for you will shape how you approach it.
Running
Running
fromRunner's World
4 weeks ago

Yes, Slow Charity Runners Are Worthy of Spots in the NYC and Boston Marathons

Charity runners deserve respect for fundraising and completing marathons, not criticism for taking lottery spots from faster runners seeking competitive recognition.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Mountain Biking Gets More Monster as World Cup Gets New Main Sponsor

Monster Energy named sponsor of WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series; will appear at all 14 events starting with May's South Korea race.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What's the Point of Chasing a Plank PR?

It's just what it looks like: I time my planks then file them away, determined to last a little longer tomorrow. And sometimes I do, for several days in a row, then one day I'll collapse nearly a minute short of my personal best. I'll pound the mat like Charlton Heston at the end of Planet of the Apes, then I'll get myself together - you've got to stay cool at Equinox - and move on with my day.
Exercise
Running
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong to compete in Enhanced Games

Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong plans to compete in the Enhanced Games while maintaining eligibility for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, testing boundaries between traditional and performance-enhancing drug-friendly competition.
#ultrarunning
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: February 23, 2026

Ashley Paulson set a women's 100-mile world record of 12:19 at the Jackpot Ultrarunning Festival, while Rajpaul Pannu won the men's race for the third consecutive year.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: February 23, 2026

Ashley Paulson set a women's 100-mile world record of 12:19 at the Jackpot Ultrarunning Festival, while Rajpaul Pannu won the men's race for the third consecutive year.
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: March 2, 2026

Two-time OCC winner Miao Yao (China) ran 2:32:30 to finish 24th. Yao went through halfway in a quick 1:13:40 but faded in the second half. Yao's personal best is 2:30:13 from November 2025.
Running
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Ask the Pro: Hill Training, Crews, and Favorite Snacks

Seek local trail running mentors for authentic knowledge rather than relying on social media advice, and match your training elevation gain to your target race's climbing demands.
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Rise of the Paincation

On day five of an eight-day, 500-mile mountain bike race in Africa, Piers Constable found himself sprawled in the dirt for the second time. First he'd crashed on his left side, then on his right, until he was, in his own words, "muddied and bloodied," staring at a bike that was very much broken. He remembered a feed station a couple miles away and realized he had two choices: quit or run. He picked up the bike and ran.
Running
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: February 16, 2026

Multiple Golden Ticket winners emerged at the Black Canyon 100k as new course records and tight duels produced fast finishes and Western States 100 entries.
Running
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

7 Lessons in Mental Toughness From a World Champion Triathlete

Hayden Wilde rose from early defeats to win Olympic medals and the T100 World Tour through learning from elite athletes, disciplined training, and sustained perseverance.
Running
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I used to think hobbies were for losers. Then I built my life around one.

Adopting a hobby like trail running can provide self-directed goals, expand life ambitions, and offer balance beyond career-focused striving.
#winter-spine-race
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Running and Aging: Mixing it Up

Older runners can overcome motivation loss by cross-training, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking focused running vacations to renew enthusiasm and performance.
#world-trail-majors
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

This Week In Running: January 19, 2026

A longstanding HURT 100 course record fell as Tyler Juza ran 19:22, while Aimee Warnke won the women's race in 27:24.
Running
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Giveaway Could Get You Into Every World Marathon Major in One Epic Trip-Here's How to Enter

A World Tour giveaway grants one runner guaranteed entry, accommodation support, and a $10,000 travel budget to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors and select additional races.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

This Week In Running: February 2, 2026

Arches Ultra and Jed Smith Ultra Classic produced close finishes and remarkable age-group performances, alongside ski-mountaineering and regional race winners.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Skyrunner National Series returns to the U.S. for 2026

The Skyrunner USA Series returns in 2026 as a four-race national skyrunning series across Alaska to New York, featuring steep, technical mountain courses.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Kyle Richardson and the Art of Running

Kyle Richardson is a Boulder-based mountain runner and percussionist who holds multiple Front Range FKTs and integrates music with his running and outdoor projects.
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