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Run/Walk to a Boston Marathon Qualifying Time

FOR SOME MARATHONERS, walking feels like the enemy-a pace to avoid at all costs while trekking to the finish line. But for others, walking isn't a weakness. Instead, it's a strength, a part of the plan, and the ticket to a new, Boston-qualifying PR.

THIS 256-MILE RACE IS HARD. EARNING A SPOT IS DOWNRIGHT BRUTAL.

The yearslong qualification process for the Trans Japan Alps Race is merciless, but organizers say it ensures that all participants will reach the finish line alive.

Is High School Running in Need of a Reckoning?

As more young athletes train like professionals, female runners report problems with restrictive eating, irregular menstrual cycles, and long-term bone damage.

How to Make the Most of Your Prerun Coffee

LACE UP YOUR running shoes. Shake out your muscles. And down a mug of coffee. For some runners (pros included), having a cup of coffee before a run is a non-negotiable part of the routine-a ritual so embedded in the norm that a workout just wouldn't feel right without it.

Why Same-Size Running Shoes Aren't Always the Same Size

AT THE 2021 Boston Marathon, I felt a flash of pain in my left foot. Despite the searing burn on my toes, I managed to run just two minutes shy of a sub-three-hour race.

Spring 2023 Shoe Awards

These shoes took a journey to get to you. As the final days of summer dwindled, we asked brands to show us their best in class. The leaves turned, snow fell, and our training calendars filled. We put more than 100 different models through their paces and considered each for a spot on these pages. After months of running and thousands of miles on the feet of our 280 wear-testers, the 25 here rose to the top. We evaluated them based on how each performed on the roads, trails, tracks, and racecourses with a focus on qualities like cushioning, flexibility, stability, and overall ride. This spring, the winners have arrived. And now you can finally meet them.

The Best Wireless Earbuds for Running

BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY, RECHARGEABLE batteries, and music-streaming services have totally reinvented on-the-run entertainment.

Actions speak loudest

Talent carried Olivia Pichardo to her place in history

CONFERENCE PREVIEWS

Preseason picks and notable storylines for the Power Five.

UNWAVERING BELIEF

James Ramsey’s determination led him to Florida State—and beyond

DRAWING A CROWD

Grand Canyon shortstop Jacob Wilson follows in the footsteps of his big league father

IN-STATE ADVANTAGE

UConn coach Jim Penders uses geography, coaching continuity to build the Huskies into beasts of the Big East

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHEAST

A confluence of factors in college baseball helped LSU craft the nation’s most talented roster, one that has its sights set firmly on a seventh national championship

THINKING BIG

Under coach Tom Walter, Wake Forest regularly produces top draft prospects but has not won consistently. This year's team is the most talented yet and does not shy away from Omaha expectations.

PRESEASON TOP 25

Ranking the most talented teams in the country.

PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAM

MLB scouting directors choose the most talented collegians around the diamond.

THREE-TIME CHAMPION BANDO EMERGED FROM INAUGURAL DRAFT

Sal Bando was one of the best players on the last team to win three consecutive World Series.

EXPECTATIONS UNFULFILLED

The No. 1 national seed has not dominated the College World Series this century

Super Snacks

No matter who you root for, get a taste of victory with our spread of snacks, dips, and comfort food switch-ups.

TRAVERSING UNKNOWN TERRAIN AT SPEED

THE KAROO ROADBOOK CAMP

MORE TO MEXICO The Path Less Taken

You could ride through Mexico in a week. Charting the most direct route on Google Maps, you can put together a journey of 2,688 miles comprised of mostly well-paved highway, passing through much of the country but interacting with little of its culture, history, or the people that make it magical.

Sena 50C Motorcycle Communication and 4K Camera System

If you want to mount a comm system and an action cam to your motorcycle helmet, you might want to combine the two units to make life easier. The Sena 50C cam/comm fits the bill here. But is it asking for too much from a small device?

USWE Zulo 6 Hydration Waist Pack

After riding and racing for six years, I had three issues with the many different hydration backpacks I'd used. One, if I put the backpack under the jersey, it looked Quasimodo-ugly.

Klim Arsenal 15 Backpack

The Klim Nac Pak backpack was my trusty companion on every ride for years, including multi-month off-road journeys. And I would still be using it today if it wasn’t for the fact that my son “borrowed” it.

TACOS, SAND DUNES SIGNAL FIRES

ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE WITH  SONORA RALLY SCHOOL

PAUL NEFF FROM ISDE TO

I was fortunate enough to sit with Paul Neff to I and became part of the American Rally Originals (ARO). Our group is heading to Saudi Arabia for the 45th running of the Dakar.

What Everyone's Been Waiting For 2023 XL750 TRANSALP

Honda's Transalp lineage dates back to the late '80s as the XL600V. We saw the motorcycle only briefly in the U.S., and then it disappeared in the great adventure dual-sport extinction event of the early '90s. Although, some aspects have been carried over from the 700V model, like the large dash area and color options (which we'll discuss later), the all-new platform comes with a host of modern features. So, what's the 2023 XL750 Transalp all about, and how will it stack up against the competition? Let's dive in....

GETTING READY FOR A RALLY

WITH PRO RACER ROSS BRANCH

YAMAHA TÉNÉRÉ 700 WORLD RAID

The arrival of the two Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid rally factory bikes in the Djerba bivouac caused a buzz.

6 A.M. With...Dan Reynolds

Six days a week, the Imagine Dragons frontman battles his demons (physical and otherwise) by pushing his body to the edge.