Endurance

Dream Kit: 2017 UTMB Winner’s Gear Head to Toe

Salomon athlete Francois d’Haene topped a star-studded field of ultra athletes, thanks in part to his gear. This is the kit he used to win the…

Written by Sophie Nicholson October 11, 2017

Brazilian Woman Sets Record for Africa’s Highest Peak

Fernanda Maciel shattered the previous fastest known time up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro by nearly three hours.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 09, 2017

Going The Distance: Arc’teryx Introduces Norvan Running Vest

Arc’teryx listened to its ultrarunners, single day peak baggers, and minimalist adventurers. The Norvan Running Vest is a pack just for them.

Written by GJ Staff September 26, 2017

Outdoor Hazards: The Bonk

We caught up with Salomon ultrarunner and coach Max King to learn more about the bonk and how to avoid it.

Written by Steve Graepel September 25, 2017

Inspiring! Meet The Woman Challenging Ultrarunning Stereotypes

This film from REI reinforces that it’s plain dumb to judge a person by their appearance. Valerio inspires with her actions, running 50K after 50K…

Written by GJ Staff September 22, 2017

CO Ultra Offers $165,000 Purse: Biggest In History

The 2018 Run, Rabbit, Run in Steamboat Springs, Colo., introduces the ‘Rabbit Cup.’ Teams of three runners compete across 100 miles for the biggest grand…

Written by Nate Mitka September 21, 2017

Couch To 50K: My First Ultra In One Month’s Training

One month to train for 31 miles of running across steep alpine talus and 10,500 ft of elevation gain? Cue insanity now.

Written by Nate Mitka September 12, 2017

Welcome to ‘Swimrun,’ a Grueling New Challenge

Swim, run, swim, repeat. The burgeoning sport of swimrun combines endurance and adventure in an extreme and simple way.

Written by GJ Staff September 08, 2017

7 Bizarre Items That Powered These UTMB Ultra Runners

It takes a lot to get through the dark moments of ultramarathons. Check out some odd ‘gear’ that helped these UTMB runners take on the…

Written by Sophie Nicholson September 08, 2017

First Time In US, Adventure Racing Worlds Are ‘Cowboy Tough’

Racers from 59 teams will cross 450 miles of rugged ranchlands, mountains, and canyons in the first Adventure Racing World Championship hosted in the United…

Written by GJ Staff August 10, 2017

The Best Wetsuits to ‘Swim, Run, Repeat’

Swim. Run. Repeat. That’s the recipe for the surprisingly addictive challenge of swimrun. We tested four purpose built wetsuits designed for this burgeoning new sport.

Written by Sean McCoy August 09, 2017

‘Everyman’ Rickey Gates Completes Unsupported Cross-Country Run

Across 11 states, 152 days, and 3,700 miles, Rickey Gates set out to make his extraordinary run across America as ordinary as possible.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 02, 2017

World’s Hottest Races And How To Survive Them

What’s harder than running extreme mileage in extreme terrain? Running those miles in heat that’d bust a thermometer.

Written by GJ Staff July 24, 2017

Kilian Jornet Wins Hardrock 100 With Arm In Sling

Kilian Jornet is tough as nails. The renowned ultramarathon runner just won the Hardrock 100 with a dislocated shoulder.

Written by Sean McCoy July 15, 2017

Eric Lagerstrom Wants To Make Triathlons Fun Again

Could this be the most awesome triathlon ever designed? Eric Lagerstrom packs as much action he can in this creative triathlon performed on the summer…

Written by GJ Staff July 13, 2017

Beat The Heat: 12 Unorthodox Tricks To Keep Cool

Summer is here. But heat does not need to slow you down. Follow a few simple tips to stay cool outdoors, no matter what the…

Written by GJ Staff June 28, 2017

Kilian Jornet: The Everest Interview

The renowned mountain runner Kilian Jornet last month summited Everest twice in one week. We sat down to with him to learn more.

Written by Steve Graepel June 27, 2017

LA To Sin City: First All-Female Team Sets 340-Mile FKT

Planning their own route, the six runners of ‘Bird Strike’ became the first all-woman team to complete the grueling Speed Project race.

Written by GJ Staff June 23, 2017

Trail Running Nepal With National Geographic Adventurer of The Year

Mira Rai’s story seems impossible: a Nepali village girl, turned child soldier, and now a globally recognized professional trail runner.

Written by GJ Staff May 26, 2017

First Look: Altra’s ‘Goldilocks’ Trail Runner

The Altra Timp hits a middle ground between the brand’s minimal and super-cushy trail running offerings. In early runs, our editor found it just right.

Written by Sean McCoy May 25, 2017

Five Memorable Shares From Strava’s First Billion Uploads

Strava, the social fitness-sharing app, reached its one-billionth activity upload last week. We look back at some of the wildest accomplishments posted among its millions…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 25, 2017

First Look: Thule ‘Chariot Cross’ Modular Stroller

Built with compatibility for multiple outdoor sports, Thule evolves its Chariot line for 2017. The premium stroller allows multi-sport use, from running and cycling to…

Written by Chelsey Magness May 23, 2017

Kilian Jornet Climbs Everest In 26 Hours

One of the world’s best ultra-runners scaled Mount Everest today, pushing the limits of what is humanly possible.

Written by Nate Mitka May 22, 2017

Global ‘Chase’ Raises More Than $7 Million For Charity

A unique ‘chase’ race format attracted more than 155,000 participants for a simultaneous start around the world.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 08, 2017

Study Finds: Running Is Contagious

More than one million runners, 217 million miles, and five years of study reveal runners influence each other’s habits. And they’re competitive about it.

Written by Nate Mitka April 20, 2017