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It’s almost winter, the temperature will soon be dropping to single digits, and there will be snow everywhere. The thought of lacing up your shoes for a run can sound worse than a jog in 95° heat with 100% humidity. There’s nothing less motivating than the threat of frostbite and black ice. But the easiest way to stay moving (and boost your endurance) through the freezing months is by giving yourself some hard motivation—and the best way to do that is to sign up for a spring race, says fitness trainer Jim Lubinski, a professional triathlete and USA Triathlon-certified coach....

This story was originally published on Hipcamp. Everyone loves a good campfire story. And for those who love the spookier things in life, nothing is more bone-chilling than telling a ghost story around a campfire near a ghost town. There is also something eerily romantic and quintessential American about exploring deserted homes and dusty artifacts — the remains of unfulfilled dreams, abandoned hopes and the reminders of our nation’s colorful past....

For all the hardgainers out there trying to get big but can’t figure it out, this one’s for you. Before you scour the site in search of the best muscle-building workout routine, your first stop is here—with the basics. We asked our own training director, Sean Hyson, C.S.C.S., to answer five beginner questions to stacking on size. What is the best way to work out for building more muscle? “As for training, vary up the reps you perform each workout so you have a heavy day (low reps), light day (high reps), and medium day (in-between)....

You don’t get a good glimpse of it right away. It happens around the halfway point on the screen. It’s broad daylight, and Steve McQueen pops over a hill sitting behind the wheel of his green Ford Mustang GT fastback. The 15 Hottest Cars of All-Time Read article It’s not the legendary car chase you’ve probably seen a million times, but it’s still a badass introduction for the iconic piece of gear from the 1968 Peter Yates-directed Bullitt....

If you’ve explored the world’s wildest spaces on foot, scaled its peaks on the edge of your fingertips, and traversed its shores and skylines via ship and plane, then it’s time to explore the depths of its waters. The best way to do that is to learn how to scuba dive (unless, of course, you want to try your hand at spelunking, but that’s a different story, of course). Scuba diving is wildly popular....

These days, TV has become just as lucrative as the movies for some of Hollywood’s biggest actors. From high-profile miniseries, to streaming shows, to limited series, and even TV movies, there’s more opportunities than ever for actors to cash in on projects from the broadcast networks, streaming services, and cable channels. ‘Game of Thrones’ Final Season: Everything You Need to Know About Season 8 Read article High-profile actors like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Henry Cavill, Kevin Hart, and many more have taken the opportunity to do more TV—and it’s paying off....

Starting in March, snacking on a Nature Valley granola bar — delicious crumbs and all — means you’ll be helping give back to our national parks. The company has teamed up with the National Park Foundation and pledged up to $3 million over three years indonations supporting America’s National Park System, according to a statement. National Parks Activities You Never Knew Existed Read article As for how you can contribute, granola bar and public lands enthusiasts can buy boxes of six of Nature Valley Oats & Honey bars between March 1 and May 15 to have 10 cents of each purchase added to the $3 million....

There’s a level of excitement that takes hold among many PGA Tour golfers when The PLAYERS Championship comes up on the schedule. From the challenge of trying to hit the island green at the 17th hole, to the first-class clubhouse training facilities, to the total purse of prize money that rivals the four majors, there are plenty of reasons for golfers to get amped up when they get to TPC Sawgrass....

Jason Momoa has laid claim as the grizzliest man in Hollywood—and his latest film, Braven, only reinforces that title. After facing off against the dangers of Westeros on Game of Thrones, an apocalyptic landscape in The Bad Batch, and flying villains in Justice League, Braven gives Momoa the chance to show off his brute strength as he takes on a group of ruthless drug dealers in one of the most physically demanding roles of his career....

IN THE SUMMER of 2018, Essa al-Ragehi, a freelance photojournalist and videographer, received a tip that villagers in rural northwestern Yemen were starving. The community was mostly composed of marginalized dark-skinned Yemenis, who have been among the most victimized groups in the country’s ongoing war, and Ragehi, a tan, stocky man of 38, lived only a half-hour away. He knew that he needed to investigate and document whatever was happening—because if he didn’t, perhaps no one would....

A fun way to add healthy fat to your chicken is to stuff them with nuts, like pistachios. This super-easy recipe takes less than 40 minutes to whip up, and has 38g of protein and 2g of sugar per serving. Nutrition information (per serving) Calories: 341; total fat: 18g; saturated fat: 3g; protein: 38g; carbohydrates: 7g; sugar: 2g; fiber: 2g; cholesterol: 110mg; sodium: 99mg Recipe and photo by Jessica Fishman Levinson, MS, RDN of Nutritioulicious....

Jimmy Chin thought he was busy during the making of Free Solo. The documentary on Alex Honnold’s death-defying and superhuman ascent up the Freerider route of Yosemite’s El Captain was constantly evolving. Despite his crew of the most talented climbers in the world, the production was complicated and unprecedented in many ways, staging cameras all over the 3,000-foot-tall rock formation. That was all in addition to his “day job” of shooting epic photographs and mounting his own wilderness expeditions....

Showcasing from the floor of the recent 2018 Paddlesports Retailer trade show, LOCKRACK’s Seth Simchowitz provides a little background on the company’s South African roots, born of a desire for a lockable rack system able to securely cradle a composite surfski. The Universal X provides an accessory system consisting of four arms and their four bases that will hold a single kayak (or two SUP boards), and will slide on any factory bar or (with the use of included adapters) fit onto any rectangular or round rack cross-bars....

While cranking 12 0’clock roundhouse turns is impressive, it’s not exactly relaxing. For many of us, just executing a few simple turns on a clean, waist-high wave is all the stoke we need. This includes SUP surfer Kaylan Dahl, who demonstrates her silky-smooth style in this edit from her recent road trip in Australia. Related Watch: More SUP surfing action from this talented paddler. Watch: A dreamy SUP surfing session from West Oz....

Sponsored Content The Problem With more distractions grabbing our attention than ever before, it can be tough to stay focused on our goals and daily to-do lists, and we fall into other traps of not working out enough and not eating well. To course correct, we guzzle coffee, take dietary supplements or “brain hacking” pills, and we do it reactively, without considering how they interact with one another. Taking one pill here and another there whenever we feel specific pain points like groggy mornings, lethargic afternoons, or lackluster workouts, but it’s not really a holistic approach to the actual goals we’re striving for—better productivity and a healthier self....

We get it: There’s something that feels just wrong about digging into Thumper or Peter Rabbit. But it’s time to get over your fear of rabbit. It’s a staple the world over—served in a ragù over pappardelle in Italian trattorias, braised in mustard in French bistros—and for good reason. “What venison is to beef, rabbit is to chicken,” says Josh Berry, chef at Union restaurant in Portland, Maine. “It’s that next-level taste....

According to ABC 10 News a child was attacked by a shark in North San Diego County, California early Saturday morning. The attacked occurred off Neptune Avenue at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard, near the popular surfing spot Beacons, just before 7 a.m. An empty lineup at the popular surf spot Beacons in San Diego. Photo: Courtesy of Brian Chernicky The child was taken to Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, as reported by ABC 10 News....

Five Paddle Options to Stoke Your Stroke Latitude 44 Navigator FX $289 LAT44PADDLEBOARDS.COM Race paddles come in lots of shapes and sizes, but rarely do we find one that’s as functional for high-cadence grinding as it is for leisurely cruising. The Navigator FX Carbon is designed to perform at any pace and we put it through the gamut in flatwater, downwind and surf. Its carbon fiber construction weighs in at 16 ounces—feather light—and its long, narrow blade catches and recovers smoothly with ease....

For anyone even paying the slightest bit of attention, it’s no secret that our beloved planet has a serious pollution problem. Conscious about how what you buy affects the planet? Look into upcycling. Photo: Courtesy of Picture. But while the outdoor recreation world is by no means an innocent bystander in the world of consumerism (read: the gearhead in all of us), there is a growing number of outdoors companies building gear from recycled materials, creating a unique upcycling movement to reduce our footprint on a global scale....

Along with super-fit stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Henry Cavill, and Jason Statham, Mark Wahlberg is right up there as one of the hardest-working guys in the business. The Mile 22 star proved it when he revealed his daily workout routine on Instagram, because it’s about as extreme as it gets. The schedule includes multiple workouts, lots of snacks, and 2:30 a.m. wake up calls. 5 Ways Mark Wahlberg Stays Wicked Strong...