Heart Rate Training 101
How HR training works, and when it's useful.
How HR training works, and when it's useful.
The off-season is an opportunity. Capture it.
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And why hometown hero Grayson Murphy loves it here.
Plus, a look at the accuracy of heart rate monitors.
Legs are the main propulsion you have in the mountains, and their large muscle mass requires special attention.
Some equate Minnesota's "Boundary Waters" with wilderness canoeing, but savvy trail runners know about its unique adventure potential. What most people don't know is the peril the area faces.
The oldest race in the Alps turns one half-century old.
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Drinking was messing with his performance, so an endurance athlete set out to make a delicious nonalcoholic beer.
Chances are pretty good that you've experienced at least one of these "injuries." Yes, you can run through them.
Doubles are an element in most pro-athlete training plans that can help athletes of all levels get faster.
If a claim is too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s how to analyze bold promises like an expert.
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A lack of diversity in outdoor communities is not a surprise for many marginalized people.
As a consumer, working to make the outdoor industry more sustainable can feel like a daunting task. The most sustainable gear in the entire industry is going to be the gear one already owns and making it last as long as possible.
How Courtney Dauwalter uses adaptability to stay cool, calm and collected when the going gets tough.
Avoiding running burnout requires paying attention to how you spend your energy.
What does down, must come back up.
A new analysis of numerous studies sheds light on how, contrary to popular belief, running may actually build stronger cartilage. Here's what that means for training on arthritic joints.
Cross-country skiers train lots, but often very easily, with minimal changes in aerobic principles based on distance raced in endurance events. What does it mean for runners?
For well prepared runners this new headlamp is a game-changer
We tapped the Black Diamond mountain athlete for her long-distance expertise
Learning to spot the difference between tiredness and burnout can help you rest at the right time.
Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it?
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Sleep is one of the most important parts of your training. Here's how to get more, and better sleep.
If you're looking for a coach to take your training to the next level, there are three factors to consider.
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With its Stolen Starts initiative, New Balance aims to empower more women, grow the sport, and make up for lost time
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When you're still training hard, but not improving, it can be frustrating. It also can be a signal that you shouldn't ignore.
With one eye for function and another for form, Nike refined the Terra Kiger for the trail shoe’s best fit, ride, and grip to date.
We’ve all felt that panic when you wander off trail and can’t find your way back. Gaia GPS solves this problem.
These six exercises will help wake up and strengthen your ever-important glute muscles.
The Cirque Series takes runners up and down high peaks on rugged ski resorts.
You can get strong and support faster running on just a few minutes a day.
Runner Laura Cortez connects community, environmental stewardship and trail running.
With its Stolen Starts initiative, New Balance aims to empower more women, grow the sport, and make up for lost time
How to stay happy and injury-free on the trails
Jorge Moreno, Latino Outdoors Ambassador and Co-Director at PGM ONE Summit, is building bridges between inner-city youth and the outdoors.
There are better ways to build a strong core.
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Meet Rob Apple, the man with 761 ultras under his belt.
A new organization looks to break down barriers to participation at trail races.
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Big runs require big foods. Here's how to incorporate more whole foods into your long runs and races.
While specific training methodology varies, these 5 general principles are nearly universal. And you can check off most of these boxes in a relatively short time.
Do a lot, but don't do too much.
How ultrarunner Stephanie Case finds balance in extremes.
A nutritionist looks at five superfood powders meant to best supercharge your food and take your nutrition and fitness gains to the next level.
The North Face VECTIV Enduris is a well-cushioned ride with plenty of teeth, a surprisingly fast roll, and a wallet-friendly price.
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There's a lot of confusing carb information out there. Thankfully, our RDN is here to clear things up.
Female bodies just might be built for the challenge of greater distance—as are our minds and hearts. Here, we dig into the science of endurance.
I am planning on running my first 100-mile race this summer, but the farthest I’ve run is 50 miles.
650 runners expected to toe the starting line in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
The newest Tracksmith fall gear for training, racing and the running lifestyle.
All the physiological proof you need that you should definitely be doing hill repeats if you're trying to become a more efficient, faster, and injury-free runner.
There are 4 physiological reasons why consistent runs have an oversized effect on long-term growth. On a tough day, even 10 or 20 minutes can be plenty to spur progress.
How to balance play and purpose in your training.
And how it is sabotaging your training.
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With fall marathons back on, we’re celebrating the return to racing—and the positive side effects it can have on our lives
Join us for a conversation about the importance of mindfulness on and off the trails.
Your hunch is indeed the truth: You run well when you’re enjoying it, and you enjoy running when you run well.
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These small moves bring the heat when it comes to building strength.
Tips for nailing recovery nutrition
Power hiking, night running and practicing with a heavy pack. Here's how Jacky Hunt-Broersma is getting ready to run 240 miles.
Across the U.S. and Canada, Native athletes and activists are using running to draw attention to the harm caused by boarding and residential schools.
When the mountains call, make sure to answer with extra rest days.
50 milers are a perfect sweet spot between speed and endurance, encouraging long-term growth while allowing athletes to explore their endurance limits.
Of all of the takes currently floating around the internet, elite runner Sabrina Little argues that the worst is probably the one about how a professional runner would never eat a burrito.
What to do if you get nervous before big workouts.
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When is that a super power and when is it standing in the way of your goals?
Even after you've quarantined and are no longer infected, doctors recommend you run with caution.
A biologist's epic quest to run the migration path of the mule deer he studies in remembrance of his father.