RUNNING

Find out how to use a SkiErg with these technique pointers and a list of beginner mistakes you need to avoid… The SkiErg is a total-body movement that, when performed correctly, will hit your lats, triceps, shoulders, core and entire lower body. But while the technique might look simple – ‘grab the handles and pull,
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Ultrarunning has boomed in the last ten years, growing at a staggering 345% globally. Although it remains psychologically unclear why individuals run ultra-distances, recent research on the topic helps uncover explanations about the motivations and experiences of ultrarunners. Published in Psychology of Sport & Exercise, the study conducted semi-structured interviews with a diverse range of
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Often relegated to second place behind the barbell, workouts like this dumbbell chest workout can be incredibly valuable for those who are training alone, short on time or recovering from injury… Words: Chris Wharton, co-founder of Palm Rock Retreats Benching heavy, alone with a barbell, can at times be both impractical and dangerous.   Dumbbell chest workouts,
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Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. What Is Collagen? Collagen is the second most abundant substance in the body and accounts for about 30% of the total body protein. Its function is to help form a complex that supports organs and soft tissues/joints. There are three types of collagen
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How do you go about pacing a marathon? There are lots of possible answers to that question. You could approximate it based on perceived exertion and what feels sustainable for a marathon. You could use past marathons as a guideline. You could light candles and conduct a Ouija board seance, asking the spirits for their
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Ian Floyd just did World’s Toughest Mudder. We talked about that plus Pentathlon updates and Savage Series. Also, Matt had a food slip. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland
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Keep your shoulders supple and flexible with these best shoulder stretches from rehabilitation coach and trainer Sam Preston… The shoulder is a shallow ball and socket joint, with potential for a wide range of motion. Kept in prime condition, our shoulders can help us climb, throw and perform tasks important to our survival as hunter gatherers.  
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Find out how to train like a HYROX athlete with Michael Sandbach, the fastest HYROX athlete in the UK… Michael Sandbach was the first UK male to break the 60-minute barrier in the HYROX Pro Category, and he’s the current World Record Holder for the Male Doubles. A high-level competitive football player up to the age
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It can be tough to identify what nutritional wisdom is outdated and what you should follow as an athlete. So we asked a sports dietician: what are some common myths about nutrition for runners that we need to retire? Here are the top five. Myth #1: Eating late at night will make me gain weight.
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Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. What makes us happiest? Experiences, not stuff. Relationships, not material possessions. Awe and wonder, not things. This holiday season, Outside Run editors curated five dream running trip ideas to gift your loved ones this year. Elevated Experiences in Aspen, Colorado (Photo: Zoë Rom)
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Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. This fall’s New York City Marathon was unlike Maryam Naghavi’s 10 previous marathons where she happily blended in with thousands of other runners.  On November 6, Naghavi stepped out of the shadows to daringly denounce the dictatorial Iranian government for not only allowing
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The Men’s Fitness and Women’s Fitness Nutrition Awards are back and better than ever, featuring the standout products for general health, endurance and muscle & strength in 2022… Struggling to navigate the sports nutrition market? We hear you! So, let us help… After the inaugural Awards last year, the Men’s Fitness and Women’s Fitness Nutrition
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Keep out the worst of winter with these cold-beating best men’s baselayers combining warmth with close-fit comfort… Layering up is a much better way to keep warm during cold weather exercise than wearing a single heavy layer – and baselayers are the key to keeping warm without overheating. The best baselayer tops wick away moisture
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Run too fast some of the time, and you’ll probably get slower all the time. Here’s what aerobic threshold is, and how to train below it. That is the running-training paradox— a paradox that has led to the downfall of countless motivated trail runners through injury, burnout and reduced aerobic efficiency. How It Unfolds The
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