Endurance

How Far Can Kilian Jornet Go Solo? 56 Hours, 104 Miles, 72,000 Vertical Feet

With enough food for 3 days, Kilian Jornet pushed himself to see how far he could go with just a small pack. His endurance feat…

Written by Nate Mitka April 22, 2019

Cactus the Dog Finishes Stunning Desert Ultramarathon, Wins the Internet

Mauricio Odio Truque Diggedy, nicknamed ‘Cactus,’ became the first four-legged finisher of the grueling, 140.7-mile Marathon des Sables.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 15, 2019

SKY Collection: Find the Right HOKA Boot for Your Activity

HOKA ONE ONE recently released its SKY collection. Most know HOKA for its high-cushion, low-drop running shoes. Meet the brand’s speed-hiking boots.

Written by Sponsored Post April 09, 2019

4-Week Fitness: Tough Mudder Launches 30-Day Training Plan

Prepping for a Tough Mudder? Now there’s an official 30-day training program designed specifically to whip you into race shape.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 27, 2019

The Best Men’s Running Shorts of 2019: My Favorite Come From a Little-Known Brand

Looking for the best running shorts for men for 2019? Here are the best men’s running shorts, budget running shorts, long-distance running shorts, and buyer’s…

Written by Sean McCoy March 25, 2019

New Zealand’s Routeburn Track: Tips & Gear to Run It in a Day

The Routeburn Track is a world-renowned hiking trail in New Zealand. Many enjoy this Great Walk as a multiday hike. Or you can run it…

Written by Chelsey Magness March 22, 2019

Appalachian Trail FKT: Watch Joe ‘Stringbean’ McConaughy’s 2017 Record

In 2017, Joe ‘Stringbean’ McConaughy set both the supported and self-supported records on the Appalachian Trail. This video documents his efforts, told largely from a…

Written by Nate Mitka March 22, 2019

Patagonia Camp Cup: Tick This Adventure Race Off Your Bucket List Now

Head to one of the most beautiful places in the world and compete in a variety of races. The Patagonia Camp Cup offers competitors a…

Written by Aaron Bible March 21, 2019

Watch: Terrifying Video of Kilian Jornet Running Ridges in Norway

For 3 minutes, you can watch this mountain goat in his natural habitat. Kilian Jornet never ceases to amaze.

Written by Nate Mitka March 18, 2019

5 Fitness Apps for Running Smarter in the City

Keep these fitness apps in your back pocket to run smarter, safer, and with more motivation.

Written by Christine Curtin March 12, 2019

How to Hike 25-Plus Miles a Day: A Thru-Hiker Explains

Hiking 25 miles in a day is absolutely doable. That may sound unrealistic to some, but thru-hikers do 25 miles every day. For months on…

Written by Paul Ingram March 05, 2019

Watch Rickey Gates Run Every Street in San Francisco

In 2018, Rickey Gates ran every single street in the bustling West Coast city. He covered 1,303 miles in 46 days!

Written by Nate Mitka March 05, 2019

Adventure Race Gear: The Patagonian Expedition Race Winning Kit

Our contributor and her team share the adventure racing gear it took to win the Patagonia Expedition Race, a rugged 600-km race across Patagonia, Chile.

Written by Chelsey Magness February 25, 2019

Breaking Down Kilian Jornet’s 24-Hour Uphill Record Gear

Last week, Kilian Jornet did what he does best, crushing the 24-hour record for vertical gain. This is the kit he used to do it.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2019

FKTs of the Year: Karel Sabbe, Alyssa Godesky Take Top Honors for Record Times

Fastest known times by Karel Sabbe on the Appalachian Trail and Alyssa Godesky on the Vermont Long Trail won awards from FastestKnownTime.com in 2018.

Written by Nate Mitka January 28, 2019

Colin O’Brady Controversy: Polar Exploration’s Dubious Route to Fame

Colin O’Brady recently claimed to be the first person to cross Antarctica solo, unaided, and unassisted. Some have since refuted this. But his attempt sends…

Written by Julie Kailus January 18, 2019

Breastfeeding Mom Jasmin Paris Beats Everybody in 268-Mile UK Ultra

British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris became the first woman to win the 268-mile Montane Spine Race. And she did it while stopping to pump for her…

Written by Julie Kailus January 18, 2019

Jornet, House, Johnston: Big Names Pen Book for Uphill Athletes

Three powerhouses of endurance performance teamed up to write Patagonia’s latest book, ‘Training for the Uphill Athlete: A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers.’

Written by Nate Mitka January 15, 2019

Max Data: Under Armour Headphones Pair With Shoes, Watch, Phone

In a partnership with JBL and Samsung, Under Armour launches the True Wireless Flash headphones. UA claims it has perfected the integrated digital running experience…

Written by Aaron H. Bible January 14, 2019

Run Power: Treadmill Is World’s First Grid-Worthy Energy Producer

With the launch of the Verde treadmill, sustainable fitness equipment-maker SportsArt is at the forefront of producing electricity as a byproduct of human exercise.

Written by Julie Kailus January 11, 2019

Adventure at the End of the World: Winning the Patagonian Expedition Race

We talked with the champions of the 2018 Patagonia Expedition Race — 7 days and 600 km across one of the wildest places on Earth.

Written by Mallory Paige & Chelsey Magness January 02, 2019

Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in Winter: The Gear I Used

I ran 51 miles of steep and dusty Grand Canyon trails to run the Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in the winter. And I used this gear to do…

Written by Andy Cochrane December 28, 2018

Colin O’Brady Completes Historic Solo Trek Across Antarctica

American adventurer Colin O’Brady, 33, just completed a record-setting 921-mile unsupported solo journey across Antarctica.

Written by Julie Kailus December 26, 2018

How HOKA ONE ONE Built My Favorite Trail Shoe, the Speedgoat 3

Take an early look at the Speedgoat 3, which our reporter tested for three months over 500 miles.

Written by Andy Cochrane December 19, 2018

Rickey Gates Runs Every Single Street in San Francisco

Just 46 days ago, Gates set off to run Every Single Street in San Fransisco. Now, he’s covered 1,303 miles and seen every nook and…

Written by Nate Mitka December 18, 2018

Obstacle Race Giant ‘Spartan’ Adds Trail Running Series

With the launch of its 12-race Spartan Trail series, the world’s largest obstacle course racing brand is officially entering the sport of trail running.

Written by Julie Kailus December 06, 2018