Sports & Recreation

Triathlons are booming, and for good reason. Reap the full-body benefits and finish strong with our complete training guide.

Discover the keys to bringing your A-game to anything you compete in — on and off the field.

Hoops Nation author Chris Ballard shares his unofficial primer on the unwritten rules of playing pickup basketball.

Skateboarding isn’t just for rebel teens. EL‘s Heidi Wachter drops in at her local skate park’s halfpipe.

Friends, teammates, and world champion cross-country skiers Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins set their sights on Olympic gold.

Ultrarunner Kilian Jornet talks about his love for racing in the mountains — and the commitment it takes to overcome your limitations and fears.

Strategies for rethinking your self-image and goals so you can enjoy the benefits of a realistic, and really fun, fitness identity.

Endurance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis on how long-distance treks can clear your mind and improve relationships.

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback talks about finding the courage to change and having fun under pressure.

This surfing-related fitness trend is as close as most of us will ever get to walking on water.

Selected wisdom from Dan Millman’s guide to training for sport and life.

Gearing up for a big tri event? This quick, effective, six-week strength-training program will improve your overall fitness, help you avoid injury and have you crossing the finish in record time.

A vicious shark attack cost this young surfer her arm and could have ended her life. Instead, it left her determined to pursue her dreams and wholeheartedly embrace her passions.