Why Perfectionists Get More Shin Splints
Researchers explore the psychology of running injuries If you ask your doctor or physical therapist why you’ve been felled by yet another running injury, she might ask you about your shoes and your running form, test your flexibility and strength,…
The Pulitzer-Winning Chronicler of Cowboys and Climbers
‘New York Times’ sports writer John Branch reports on everything from the Olympics to the World Yo-Yo Contest Name: John BranchJob: Sports reporter for the New York TimesHome Base: Novato, CaliforniaAge: 50Education: Undergraduate degree in business and graduate degree in…
The Secret Lives of Totally Hammered Birds
> Residents of Gilbert, Minnesota, were alarmed earlier in October when birds crashed into their windows and passed out on their lawns. Each year, cedar waxwings gorge on berries before migrating south for the winter. But this time, the fruit…
The Definitive Ranking of the Best Animal Livestreams
We combed through nearly every one available (more than 50!) to bring you this curated, comprehensive list of animal-kingdom stars We’re on board with meditation, getting out in nature, and maybe even taking an aluminum bat to some electronics as…
What the New York Times Got Wrong About Female Runners
The recent story about Katelyn Tuohy perpetuates a dangerous narrative: that normal physical development is a hurdle to overcome On Friday, The New York Times published an article on its website about star high school runner Katelyn Tuohy, with the…
'Ducky Goes Up' Is an Entirely Different Outdoor Film
> Last summer, we wrote about a remarkable young man, Andrew “Bob” Harris, who became the first person with Down syndrome to climb the Grand Teton. The impressive feat was made possible by Bob’s sister, Amy, and brother-in-law, Max. Max…
How to Watch the 2018 New York City Marathon Online
> On Sunday, November 4, 50,000 runners will line up in Staten Island to start the 26.2-mile journey through Brooklyn and into Manhattan’s Central Park. Every year, the race attracts some of the world’s best runners, but the everyday athletes…
20 Products You Should Buy at REI’s Clearance Sale
> When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Read more about Outside’s affiliate policy. REI’s End of Season Clearance Sale marks the beginning of cooler…
20 Things That Take Longer Than the Nose Ascent
Basically anything On June 6, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold broke the speed record for climbing the Nose of El Capitan, a 3,000-foot route that takes most parties days to climb. Caldwell and Honnold finished it in 1 hour, 58…
5 New Climbing Packs We Love
> When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Read more about Outside’s affiliate policy. Climbing is a gear-intensive sport. Between ropes, quickdraws, carabiners, slings, and…