Meaghen Brown
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The Saga of the Monolith Isn't Over Yet
It showed up, attracted a flood of selfie seekers, and disappeared four days later. But now, after death threats and a federal investigation, it's with BLM officials trying to figure out where it came from in the first place. → Read More
How Athletes Can Get the Most from a Vegan Diet
A new cookbook explains how to feed your hungry family or a group of marathoners without calorie-dense meats → Read More
The Longer the Race, the Stronger We Get
At the outer edges of endurance sports, something interesting is happening: women are beating men. → Read More
6 Essential Kitchen Tools
Ratio Eight Coffeemaker ($595) Early-morning training is a lot easier with a good cup of joe. A simple stovetop Bialetti works fine. But connoisseurs will appreciate how the Ratio spirals the water evenly for uniform extraction and smoother taste. Hasami Porcelain Plates ($16) Research suggests that smaller, dark-colored plates and bowls cause you to eat less because they alter your perception… → Read More
How Ultrarunner Joe Grant Scaled All of Colorado’s 14ers in a Month
With nothing more than his bike, running shoes, and small amount of gear, the 33-year-old set off from his home in Gold Hill, Colorado, and proceeded to climb every fourteener in the state in record time. Here’s how he pulled it off. → Read More
Train Like a Girl
Men think they know everything about exercise, and we all know where that can lead: bad backs, concussions, and rusty knees. It’s time to take a few tips from women, like these seven athletes who balance toughness, grace, strength, and fun to create a powerful combination that endures. Find Your Own Way Angel Collinson 26, big-mountain skier As a junior ski racer, Collinson had a coach and a… → Read More
We Made 6 Writers Learn Fitness Lessons the Hard Way
If you’re willing to work hard, conquer your fears, and maybe don some superhero spandex, anything is possible → Read More
The Surprising Benefits of Training in the Heat
The science seems to say so. → Read More
The Essential Running Library
For those who run, the sport is a subject of inexhaustible interesting. From goosebump-inducing trail porn to the most thoughtful ruminations on running and life, here's how we stock our running library. → Read More
It’s Easy to Keep the Creeps Out of Your Kids’ Social Media
Kids hang out on social media, and you can’t be there to fight off every creep. So speak to them openly: “I tell them why these apps can be dangerous,” says Christopher Hadnagy, CEO of consulting site Social-Engineer. Then toggle some safety settings (on their apps as well as yours). Snapchat Despite the self-destruct function,… → Read More
It’s Easy to Keep the Creeps Out of Your Kids’ Social Media
Kids hang out on social media, and you can’t be there to fight off every creep. So speak to them openly: “I tell them why these apps can be dangerous,” says Christopher Hadnagy, CEO of consulting site Social-Engineer. Then toggle some safety settings (on their apps as well as yours). Snapchat Despite the self-destruct function, […] → Read More
Fitness Isn’t a Lifestyle Anymore. Sometimes It’s a Cult
November Project is more than a fitness program. It's a commitment. An identity. A cult. → Read More
Ultrarunner Rob Krar Knows How to Deal with the Heat
Crib from Krar’s experience to get the most out of your summer runs. → Read More
Ski to Secret Spots in Yellowstone
The best way to see a Yellowstone few people ever do → Read More
Nick Symmonds Sues the U.S. Olympic Committee
This afternoon, professional runner Nick Symmonds filed suit against USA Track and Field (USATF) and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) citing antitrust violations. → Read More
The Athlete's Guide to Near-Constant Caffeination
Caffeine improves brain function, reaction time, and your ability to burn fat for fuel. Here’s how to utilize everyone’s favorite legal performance enhancer. Pre-Workout Run Gum Nick Symmonds is one of the best track runners in the country. He also has a degree in biochemistry and is a cofounder of Run Gum. While the aftertaste leaves something to be desired, the one-two-three punch of caffeine,… → Read More
The Athlete's Guide to Near-Constant Caffeination
Caffeine improves brain function, reaction time, and your ability to burn fat for fuel. Here’s how to utilize everyone’s favorite legal performance enhancer. Pre-Workout Run Gum Nick Symmonds is one of the best track runners in the country. He also has a degree in biochemistry and is a cofounder of Run Gum. While the aftertaste leaves something to be desired, the one-two-three punch of caffeine,… → Read More
The Athlete's Guide to Foot Problems (and How to Fix Them for Good)
Take care of the two things that support you wherever you go—and endure the most abuse. → Read More
The Best Women’s Après Gear of 2016
Everything you need to stand out. → Read More
You're Doing Your Push-Ups Wrong
According to Mountain Athlete strength and conditioning coach Adam Scott, a perfect push-up can challenge even the fittest athletes when done correctly, but can also be rendered completely useless when done wrong. → Read More