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Destination marathons are becoming popular for fitness fanatics. No surprise there: Destination marathons can be a cool way to see the world and test your endurance on unfamiliar terrain in beautiful locations. And there are plenty. Some of the more spectacular marathons around the globe offer beautiful scenery in mind-blowing locations: The Kauai Marathon in Kauai, HI, which happens in early September The Paris Marathon, a spring run through the City of Lights past iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral The Hawke’s Bay International Marathon that winds through lush countryside and vineyards on the North Island of New Zealand The Midnight Sun Marathon in May in Tromsø, Norway, during the time of the year when the sun doesn’t set The Great Wall Marathon, which includes a stint of brutal climbing interspersed with trots though charming local villages The Antarctic Ice Marathon, a once-in-a-lifetime run on the frigid geography inside the Antarctic Circle....

Contenders hammer into the Channel of Bones celebrating two decades of the Molokai 2 Oahu World Championships. Photo: Aaron Black-Schmidt Lenny, Hönscheid Win 20th Annual Molokai 2 Oahu, Multiple New Records Set Storied. Fabled. Legendary. Epic. Every bit of clichéd sensationalism in the dictionary couldn’t describe what happened today at the 20th anniversary Molokai 2 Oahu World Championships. Hawaii’s own Kai Lenny set a new M2O record with his first-ever victory....

Nike’s about to turn out some serious hoop talent in Manila, if kids keep their phones out on the courts. The company announced five new courts in the city, each covered by comic book-style renditions of different stars. Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Russell Westbrook, and Kyrie Irving all get their own illustrations, provided by artist Arturo Torres (who recently drew Shea Serrano’s Basketball (and Other Things): A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated)....

Additional reporting by Hayley Helms. The entrance to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018. Photo: Katie Rodriguez Outdoor Retailer packed thousands of people into the city of Denver earlier this week to see the latest gear in this ever-growing lifestyle we call “outdoor.” Wellness is a huge buzzword that we heard from almost every company we visited, and more than ever, responsibly-made products are taking the spotlight. Here’s a look at some of our favorite outdoor fitness gear spotted at the show....

When we first had the idea for this interview series, in which anyone and everyone can chime in with questions for their favorite surfers on social media, we knew we had to talk to Albee. Why? Because Albee is the most fun surfer in the world to troll. If you follow his Instagram, you know that Albee doesn’t take himself, or anything else, all that seriously. Why Are Surfers Getting Shot at by Police in Costa Rica?...

Put down the peanut butter toast. Working out before breakfast burns twice as much fat as eating first, research suggests. Here’s what happens: Eating carbohydrates causes blood glucose levels to rise, which triggers a release of the hormone insulin. Work out after eating and the body uses the sugar to power your muscles. But exercising in a fasted state forces the body to pull energy from fat instead, explains Javier Gonzalez, a physiologist at the University of Bath in the U....

Words by Rebecca Parsons Cold weather doesn’t mean less time on the water; it just means more layers and thicker neoprene. If you aren’t lucky enough to live in a tropical region, you’ll want to be particular when selecting your clothing for a wintertime paddle. Cold temperatures can pose a serious threat should you fall in, so it’s important to be prepared and always dress for immersion. To help keep you warm, we put together this list of the key pieces of gear you’ll need for a cold weather paddle....

There are times, especially during the summer, that you feel like you’re never home. There’s work, hiking trips, time at the beach and First Friday art walks. Yet regardless of how much time you spend in your abode, your rent or mortgage is still your biggest expense. That was beginning to get to Jessie and Jared Temple, the creative couple behind the brand Bunkerfish. Jared and Jesse Temple’s “Bunkhouse” is as stylish as you might imagine....

There are tons of protein shake options, and there are plenty that are designed to help build up muscle mass or to help power you through a particularly rigorous workout. However, just because there are so many options out there, doesn’t mean they’re all good—in fact, many are loaded up with sugar, or taste absolutely atrocious. What you need is a protein for your shakes that isn’t just delicious, but also gives you all the stuff you need without the junk you don’t....

It’s early February, and in the coming week pitchers and catchers will begin reporting to spring training to prepare for the 2018 MLB season. They’ll soon be followed by position players for a month of warmups before the season officially gets underway. “Pitchers and catchers report” is the magic phrase that signals to baseball fans that the season is on the horizon. Though, for some players, the physicality involved with being able withstand a grueling 162-game season requires year-long prep....

“This is perfect,” says Ry Prichard, rubbing his hands together and staring at the spread arranged on the dining room table in front of us: Plates of steaming elk prime rib drizzled in gravy, accompanied by a row of small glass jars filled with ultra-high-potency marijuana concentrates with names like Skywalker OG and African Haze. ALSO: How Chefs Cook with Cannabis Read article Prichard, co-host of the hit Viceland TV show Bong Appétit and one of the Internet’s most venerated cannabis critics, tells me the best way to proceed is to smoke a bit of a concentrate, also known as a “dab,” then take a bite of food or sip a drink, and then take another dab....

Here’s the ideal solution to boring wedding registries. Zola Registry and Backcountry have partnered up for a new registry service that offers as wedding gifts a vast selection of rad products for outdoor escapes. More than 650 products were chosen by Backcountry’s outdoor experts, from brands including Alite Designs, Basin and Range, Camp Chef, Deuter, Eureka, Exped, Granite Gear, Goal Zero, Jetboil, Kammok, Lowe Alpine, Mountainsmith, Rab, and Silva. Gifts range from popular outdoor and hiking equipment to more unique gifts such as a solar panel for smartphones, hammocks, and a compass....

Hedonism is a great name for whisky. It evokes that luxurious pleasure that you get from kicking back and enjoying a favorite vice. And every year around this time, Compass Box seems to rejuvenate the whisky market by dropping a light, sweet, decadent whisky into the market, and this year’s Hedonism, The Muse release is no different. The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World Read article The Muse pays homage to an image that first appeared on Compass Box’s first release 17 years ago....

If your dad’s international soccer star David Beckham, you’d probably assume the desire to fast-track your athleticism would start at a young age. Likewise, if you’re most people, you’d see this video of Beckham’s 12-year-old son “bench pressing” and think Why is a kid throwing around so much weight? or Wow, this kid benches more than I do! Well, we’re here to shed some light on the video that garnered so many opinions, attention, and misguided “advice....

About a year ago, SURFER and Volcom partnered up to produce feature film, Relentless on Maui native, Dusty Payne. The film was released on June 13 after taking an unexpected turn for the worst when Payne suffered a life threatening injury while surfing at Backdoor on the North Shore of Oahu. After going over the falls on a late drop, Payne slammed his head onto the reef – Leaving him held under the water for 1 minute and 20 seconds....

BUY NOW “Waterproof” is a loose term in outdoor product marketing. All too often equipment that touts this label proves to be “water resistant” at best in the field. For a rugged, built-to-last piece of equipment that truly live up to the waterproof claim, we’ve found no better option than the Taku Waterproof Jacket by Mustang Survival. The Taku’s hard-working design stems from Mustang Survival’s long heritage as a military outfitter of drysuits and PFDs....

Last month, Hawaii made national history by becoming the first state to ban toxic sunscreens. Governor David Ige signed SB 2571, Act 104 that would prohibit the sale and distribution of sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate in Hawaii. The bill goes into effect on Janurary 1, 2021. “Studies have documented the negative impact of these chemicals on corals and other marine life,” said Gov. Ige in a press release. “Our natural environment is fragile and our own interaction with the earth can have lasting impacts....

“California-Mexican” is a great way to describe this recipe. It takes the best of traditional south-of-the-border flare and incorporates some healthy, fresh twists, to create a fragrant, savory camp meal that will easily become a favorite. Light and fluffy quinoa is a perfect protein (meaning it will keep you full longer than rice or pasta) and pairs perfectly with this combination of hearty veggies, black beans and cheese. Plus, these items are easy to pack, lightweight and need little-to-no-refrigeration (with the exception of the cheese)....

Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s review of 27 national monuments came to a close Thursday, resulting in recommendations to shrink the size of at least three monuments. Only the summary of Zinke’s report to President Donald Trump, which does not discuss any specific changes to the monuments, has been made public. But the Washington Post reported that “the secretary recommended reducing the size of Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, as well as Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument,” citing sources familiar with the document....

The Tokyo Olympic Games are scheduled to open in five months on July 24. Japan is reportedly spending at least $25 billion to put the games together, twice what they budgeted for the events. 11,000 athletes are gearing up for Tokyo. Housing has been built, media camps are in planning stages, billions of bucks in broadcast contracts long ago signed and budgeted. Surfing, finally for some, regrettably for others, will have its largest mainstream audience, maybe, just maybe, taking its place along snowboarding and skating as an action sport with a handful of marketable names and the occasional weekend contest on network TV....