Sports & Recreation

Kids have the right idea: They love racing and chasing and seeing just how fast they can go. Here’s why adults should pick up the pace, too.

Retiring from the game and becoming a mother haven’t slowed soccer superstar Julie Foudy, who continues to advocate for women in sports.

You can learn a lot from mistakes — but they don’t have to be your own! Here’s how you can sidestep common pitfalls of first-time triathletes.

Three-time world karate champion Elisa Au blazes trails for future generations and sets the karate world on fire.

At 41, Dara Torres is one of the fastest swimmers in the world – and she’s set to become the only female swimmer from the United States to compete in four Olympic Games.

Improving your visual skills — and acuity — can give you an edge in virtually any sport. Here’s how to start seeing more.

Olympic downhill skier Lindsey Kildow has faced some daunting injuries. But her strong spirit and her willingness to take time to heal have kept her coming out on top.

Despite intense preparation and a maximum effort, your competitive season didn’t go as planned. How do you recoup and regroup?

Wine and cheese aren’t the only things that get better with age. Thanks to masters divisions in many sports, older athletes are finding fun new ways to get fit.

How Annabelle Bond found personal inspiration in the world’s seven tallest peaks.

Convenient and safe, indoor climbing is attracting enthusiasts at all fitness levels. Discover the fundamentals of this engaging sport – and why it’s likely to leave your whole body looking and feeling solid as a rock.

Is your favorite active pursuit leading you somewhere? Like a starting line, perhaps? Get the beginner’s scoop on everything from finding an ideal event to celebrating your first finish.

There’s a quiet subculture of outdoor enthusiasts who prefer muscle power to motorized recreation — and they’re beginning to make some noise.

Falling short of the finish line can be frustrating. But the only real defeat lies in failing to learn from your experience.

You’re fast in the water, explosive on the bike and smooth in your running stride. But a great triathlon finish hinges on your performance in the transition area.

In the swim lanes, on the road or on the run — here’s how to manage when you get dropped at your race.