The Touching That Lasts
In The Touching That Lasts, writer Kent Nelson examines human relationships including this excerpt, from the book’s title essay, which hints at the mystery of a parent’s life from the eyes of a grown child.
The Power of Color
Boost your performance, activate your imagination, and alter your mood with the right shades of courage.
Mechanics of Love
Mr. Right isn’t always a handyman, but when he is, learn a few lessons from him that you can hold onto for life.
Lisa Smith Batchen
This summer, Lisa Smith Batchen completed a 2,500-mile run across the United States, called Running Hope Through America.
Vegan Victory?
It’s common sense that eating well helps your performance, but could cutting all animal products out of your diet make you faster and stronger?
Road Cycling
Glide, don’t grind, your way through life. Pedaling down a seemingly infinite stretch of rural road calls to mind Frost’s famous poem, “The Road Less Traveled.” Whether cruising along the flats, working your way up a steep climb, or gunning down the other side, road biking feels like traversing unchartered waters, even in your hometown, [...]
Activewear Goes Green
As Earth-consciousness increases, we’re demanding more responsible activewear.
Autumn Leaves
Leaves and trees inspire a pile of products that are both good for the environment and good for you.
Tri-ing Tunes
Triathlete Mirinda Carfrae uses music to train, and says the beats help her push herself through swimming, riding, and running sessions that would leave most of us wincing.
700 Places to Volunteer Before You Die
Nola Lee Kelsey compiles an indexed list of more than 750 organizations and volunteer opportunities around the world.
The Last Man on the Mountain
While writing her first novel at base camp, nearly 12,000 feet below K2′s 28,250-foot summit, Jennifer Jordan took a short hike and literally stumbled upon the hero of her second book, The Last Man on the Mountain.
Boston, Massachusetts
With its narrow cobblestone streets and ivy-coated college-town appeal, Boston’s historic city center can overshadow the area’s options for thrill-seeking outdoor adventurers.
