> Debra Hexsel never had a poor relationship with her doctor, but as an athlete, she often felt misunderstood. Hexsel, 61, is a legal assistant in Houston and a five-time Boston Marathon qualifier who finished ninth in her age group…

The hardest part about your athletic pursuits may be building a long-term relationship with them We all want to have long and healthy relationships with our athletic pursuits, so we take care of our bodies through proper training, sleep, nutrition,…

Quinoa, bananas, and peanut butter are recurring characters, but add a little more flavor (and nutrition) to the plot by tossing in these surprising purchases We tapped top nutritionists to find out which items they think athletes should include on…

The Jamaican sprinter always seemed to be having a great time. We’ll miss him. Usain Bolt is retiring at the end of the summer. If that isn’t depressing enough, the sprint virtuoso’s swan song was already half over by late…

> Earlier this year, Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, told me, “I didn’t realize how much power we have. And to not use it would be irresponsible.” It seems we’re just starting to see what he meant by that.…

> As of 9 a.m. on Friday, the protections for what was once Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments ceased to exist, and all the surrounding public lands opened to resource extraction. Sixty days ago, President Trump signed an order…

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> This year we taught you how to turn eggs into a high-performance fuel, highlighted historic feats like Cat Bradley’s Grand Canyon FKT, celebrated the lives of icons like Ed Whitlock, and dived into critical topics like eating disorders among endurance athletes. Here’s a list of our favorite…

> Kate Kelly was cautiously optimistic when President Donald Trump nominated Ryan Zinke to head the Department of the Interior in March. The former DOI communications director under secretary Sally Jewell told me that many interior staffers were excited about…

And 11 travel tools that are up to the abuse The more money you spend on a piece of gear, the theory goes, the more you’ll protect it from wear and tear. But if you’ve got a healthy attitude about…