The NFL has built itself into a year-round eyeball magnet. The NFL offseason supposedly begins after the Super Bowl, but in reality, the pro football machine keeps right on turning. The pre-draft showcase and workout season get underway even before the Super Bowl is over, free agency begins in mid-March, the draft happens in mid-April,

Allbirds made its name selling everyday shoes made from renewable materials, before expanding into running shoes with the original Tree Dasher in 2020. The company’s sustainable credentials are strong: Allbirds uses renewable and recycled materials where possible, and operates as a carbon-neutral business by offsetting its footprint to zero. Mainstream running brands are doing more

Recently I polled my readers on their top struggles with running. And today I’m answering your top questions about strength exercises. I love sending you surveys – and I really appreciate you taking the time to complete them. They help me create coaching material that solves your specific problems. This level of attention is what has set

With distances that can push your mind and body to places you have never experienced, ultrarunning has its own set of rules for success. This week’s podcast has one of the foremost ultrarunning coaches out there – Jason Koop – to help you navigate your ultra training. Even by “regular” runner standards, ultrarunners can seem

The National Park Service released its 2021 visitation stats and, to nobody’s surprise, the most popular national parks remain…the most popular. The NPS reports more than 297,115,406 recreation visits to the Park System’s 423 parks. However, the stats are top heavy with the top 25 national parks accounting for more than 50 percent of visits.

TODAY’S BEST DEALS At first glance, the Vivomove Sport appears to be a minimalist analogue watch, but it has a neat trick up its sleeve. Raise your wrist to wake the device and the watch hands sweep out of the way with a pleasing movement, revealing an otherwise camouflaged small screen on the lower half

Recently I polled my readers on their top struggles with running. And today I’m answering your top questions about strength exercises. I love sending you surveys – and I really appreciate you taking the time to complete them. They help me create coaching material that solves your specific problems. This level of attention is what has set

Over the last 23+ years, I’ve made most training errors so you don’t have to! Learn how to run smarter and stay healthy by avoiding 5 common pitfalls that can derail your training. After more than 23 years of running, I can say with confidence that I’ve made almost every training mistake that you can

With the dwindling down of the daily office commute over the last few years, remote working has become commonplace—and so has an unofficial WFH uniform that’s also here to stay: stylish sweatpants. We could literally spend hours (days!) extolling the virtues of stylish sweatpants. They’re the epitome of casual comfort. The next best thing to

When embarking on a running kick, the one piece of kit it’s really worth putting some time into selecting is a top-notch pair of running shoes. You can of course run in any old shoes, but that could well put you on the fast track to injuries, sluggish times and a generally unpleasant experience. In

Recently I polled my readers on their top struggles with running. And today I’m answering your top questions about strength exercises. I love sending you surveys – and I really appreciate you taking the time to complete them. They help me create coaching material that solves your specific problems. This level of attention is what has set

Looking for a running resolution that’s easy to stick with?  Learn how bodyweight strength work is simple, effective injury prevention that will make you a better runner and a stronger athlete. Photograph by michellerosephoto.com Part of what makes running such a rewarding sport is that you see tangible benefits from the work you put in.

The sun barely cracks the horizon as we approach Colorado’s Continental Divide via the most timeless and dramatic mode of transport—rail. The train we’re on has plenty of room to stretch out and any of us could’ve easily fallen into a comfortable slumber during an early morning roll through the Rockies, but no one wants

The Garmin Instinct line has a distinctive look – a rugged polymer case and a unique screen with a small circle display in addition to the main display – and brings most of the outdoor features of the high-end Fenix line into a cheaper watch. Garmin has made substantial upgrades to the second generation of

Recently I polled my readers on their top struggles with running. And today I’m answering your top questions about strength exercises. I love sending you surveys – and I really appreciate you taking the time to complete them. They help me create coaching material that solves your specific problems. This level of attention is what has set

Whether you’re an experienced runner or a newbie getting ready for your 26.2 debut, there’s always more to learn about tackling the marathon distance. The tables are turned this week as I get interviewed on the most important aspects of preparing for your first marathon. In 2008 I ran my first marathon in New York

Here at Men’s Journal, we constantly test the latest gear to find the best new products you should know about to take your next adventure, workout, wardrobe, and every other part of your life to the next level. That includes everything from the best new adventure gear like a kayak that can double as a fishing

TODAY’S BEST DEALS The Fitbit Charge 5 is a considerable upgrade on the Charge 4, sporting a colour screen and an array of new sensors so it can take electrocardiograms (ECG) and measure stress via your electrodermal activity (EDA). The Charge 5 also has built-in GPS to track outdoor activities without your phone and Fitbit’s

Recently I polled my readers on their top struggles with running. And today I’m answering your top questions about strength exercises. I love sending you surveys – and I really appreciate you taking the time to complete them. They help me create coaching material that solves your specific problems. This level of attention is what has set

Training for a PR in the marathon requires dedication, focus, and the ability to enjoy the process. Taking over 15 minutes off your PR when you’re already a sub-3 marathoner requires you to raise the bar even higher! I’ve had the privilege of working with this week’s guest on the podcast for nearly four years. 

Garmin’s inReach Mini has been a staple in our kits since it launched in 2018. It’s how we stay connected in the middle of nowhere—from ski touring Vermont’s Green Mountains to bikepacking across Jordan—letting partners know if we were missing dinner or in need of rescue. Lucky for adventurers, the most compact satellite communication device

Credit: Stephane Salerno Discover the magnificent mountains of Andorra with the Andorra Ultra Trail Vallnord Five races with different distances and elevation gain; great and magnificent mountains; all kind of terrains; more than 11 years of history; runners from more than 70 countries; maximum effort and solidarity. This is the Andorra Ultra Trail Vallnord, which

Polar has updated its flagship multisport GPS watches with a series of new features to make them more useful to those venturing into the great outdoors. In the case of the Grit X Pro, the update comes in the form of a new watch that sits above the Grit X in Polar’s range, while the

It’s tempting to view a backyard swimming pool solely as a place to float with a beer in hand (might we suggest one of these stellar summer brews), but even the smallest backyard varieties can provide challenging pool workouts for both serious and recreational swimmers. A lot of exercises you do on land can be

Running injuries can happen to anyone. Newbie runners or professional athletes alike can run into issues due to a variety of factors within and outside their control. Even when doing everything “right,” an injury can crop up. Today’s guest has really internalized this truth. Her injury kept her from the recent US Olympic Trials that

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