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For the indigenous people of Mexico made famous in the bestselling book “Born to Run,” rarajipari is just another day of gettin’ ‘er done. For Americans, the traditional endurance sport, which recently made its competitive U.S. debut, is bringing a new perspective to what it means to run for fun. Indigenous runners practice rarajipari in Mexico’s Batopilas canyons. Photo: Courtesy of Patrick Sweeney Closely associated with the Tarahumara (or Raramuri, which translates to “light-footed people” or “the running people”) of the Barrancas del Cobre, in Chihuahua, Mexico, rarajipari is a team game played by flicking by foot a handmade wooden ball (or bola) forward over long distances....

Blues is the music of pain, an amalgamation of spirituals, slaves’ field hollers and work songs, an art form predicated on leaning into suffering and, in turn, finding release, be it in the Mississippi Delta or the slums of Chicago. To trace the history of the blues is to trace the history of black culture. James Dolan, the billionaire owner of the New York Knicks and son of the founder of Cablevision, is singing the blues....

This article originally appeared in our Fall 2017 print issue. Words: Katie McKy The images of many destinations are prettier in comparison to their real life counterparts. New England, on the other hand, comes as advertised. It’s a mélange of covered bridges (104 in Vermont alone); maples tapped for sap in the spring then wrapped in scarlet in the fall; deep, sandy beaches; more history than a Ken Burns’ documentary; and hale hamlets prime for an aquatic traipse....

Hanging out with some pups in a beer bar is nothing new: Chill on the patio at your local dive and pet some good dogs. The big bummer, however, is not being able to take home that one pug you became so attached to over the past couple of drinks. The 101 Best Beers in America Read article Portland, Oregon’s Fido’s thinks it has the solution: The bar is full of adoptable dogs....

Paul Rudd made his name in Hollywood as everyone’s favorite member of the comedy world, so it was a bit of a shock for his fans to see him with a ripped six-pack when he took on the mantle of Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since joining the MCU as Scott Lang, the criminal with a heart of gold, Rudd’s Ant-Man has become a fan favorite character, and naturally for Rudd, a major point of comic relief in the superhero genre....

Professional snowboarder Danny Davis is a rare combination of soul and talent. He runs the Frendly Gathering in Vermont, and he also created the Peace Park project that veers away from the norms of snowboarding contests. At the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Davis finished 10th in snowboarding halfpipe, and now with qualification season underway, Davis, 29, is one of the elder statesman in-line for representing Team USA in snowboarding. We recently caught up with Davis to talk about the Olympics, surfing and skateboarding getting added to the mix, and plans for Peace Park this winter....

This refreshing poke bowl can be prepared the night before, so it’s easily on hand when you come home ravenous after your workout. Feel free to pair it with avocado and black bean chips if you need some textural variety. Recipe and photo courtesy of Jane at A Taste of Koko. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 2 servings Prep time 10 min....

The thing that makes a great tailgate (other than your team winning the game, of course) is the food, and nothing tastes better on game day than some bratwursts and beer. In this recipe from chef Thomas Boemer, you’ll use both to make the most flavorful bunch of brats (topped off with some hot mustard, an onion-sauerkraut mix, and freshly grated horseradish) you’ve ever tasted. Recipe and photo courtesy of chef Thomas Boemer of Revival and Corner Table in Minneapolis, MN....

Leftover pork combined with green chilies makes for a quick and easy muscle-building wrap. You can also prepare the pork in advance using the recipe provided below. Nutrition (per wrap) Calories: 290; total fat: 10g; saturated fat: 1g; protein: 23g; carbohydrates: 26g; fiber: 4g; cholesterol: 60mg; sodium: 310mg Recipe and photo by National Pork Board. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 4 servings...

Whether on flatwater or whitewater, the Body Glove Performer 11 is an inflatable SUP that lives up to its name. Photo: Black-Schmidt Review: Body Glove Performer 11 iSUP $899.99 11′ x 34″; 24 lbs. bodyglove.com The Performer 11 is a newer model from Body Glove’s debut line of inflatable SUPs, and based on our experience testing it, the company is coming into the market strong. It’s a flatwater touring SUP designed by veteran whitewater paddler and Body Glove ambassador Luke Hopkins to perform as well for pros on the river as it does for the whole family on lakes or bays, and it offers nuanced features that improve upon many of the weak points we’ve experienced with traditional iSUP designs....

Your quads scream as you power uphill during a Tough Mudder. Your traps quiver in the last minute of today’s AMRAP. You deadlift to the point of passing out. And, let’s face it: If you’re not at least mildly uncomfortable during your workout, well, why’d you bother showing up? Pain is impossible to ignore—as soon as we feel something hurt we’re wired to start thinking about it to prevent future injuries, explains performance psychologist Jonathan Fader, Ph....

WHEN I WAS 17, I traveled alone to Europe for the first time, to wash dishes in Gstaad, Switzerland, for the summer. The trip had seemed like a grand adventure. But by the evening I reached the Bern train station, still a day from Gstaad, I’d run out of money for a room. Hunched in a bathroom stall, I felt dumb, scared, and intensely alone. At midnight, a policeman came in and looked for shoes beneath the stalls....

If you’ve ever watched the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating contest on the Fourth of July, then you probably think that the competitors—and even the winners—are just regular Joes with a hobby for scarfing down a ridiculous number of dogs. But you’d be wrong. Competitive eaters are athletes—they even have their own professional league, Major League Eating—and despite taking in thousands of calories during competition, many of them are in incredible shape....

The clock is winding down on the era of Rhetoric bourbon, one of the Orphan Barrel program’s most prestigious lines of whiskey. And the new Rhetoric 24 whiskey is finally hitting shelves over the next few weeks, and, yes, we think you should get your hands on a bottle. A Bottle of Bourbon That Doubles as a Master Class in Whiskey Read article Rhetoric started four years ago with a 20-year-old release of the same whiskey....

Everybody wants to know where they’ve come from. What exact region is our family from? Did we stay in one place, or continue to move around? AncestryDNA doesn’t just answer all those questions but provides context for your history, as well. AncestryDNA aims to answer every question we might have around where we came from. The process of getting an in-depth breakdown of one’s DNA is really simple. Just order a DNA kit from Ancestry, fill up the sample container with saliva, and then send it back in a prepaid package....

Who would’ve guessed that a movie about the tulip mania (yes, the flowers) phenomenon in 17th century Amsterdam could be so damn sexy? We sure as hell didn’t—that is, until we saw the new red band trailer for the upcoming film Tulip Fever. Starring the stunning Alicia Vikander, the historical drama follows the story of a young woman named Sophie (Vikander) who, though forced into a marriage with a wealthy merchant (Christoph Waltz), falls in love with the artist (Dane DeHaan, who most recently starred in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets alongside Cara Delevingne) commissioned to paint her portrait....

Donald Faison’s one of the most enigmatic actors around—largely due to his roles in some of the most iconic films and TV shows to date. We sat down with the funnyman to learn what it was really like working with Denzel Washington—to see if he ever broke character as Coach Herman Boone in Remember the Titans—if he learned a thing or two about women and pumped-up his dating game after starring in Clueless, and whatever happened to Rowdy, everyone’s favorite taxidermy dog on Scrubs....

As you might expect from a sci-fi epic from HBO—looking at you, Game of Thrones—Westworld packs a deep, talented cast portraying complicated, enigmatic characters. After a critically acclaimmed first season, Westworld will return for a second run in 2018. But even devoted followers of the show can have a hard time keeping up with it’s twists, turns, and time hops, so keep this glossary of characters and important terminology handy anytime you tine in....

Does another slow day at the office have you scrolling through Instagram, daydreaming about a trip to Portugal or Japan? Though we can’t get you extra weeks of paid time off, we can at least offer a little extra cash. A handful of key cost-saving measures can help you save more funds toward that epic sailing adventure you’ve been lusting after for years. Apply a few of the following tips to turn those travel daydreams into reality....

Lacing up for a day on the trail. Photo: Courtesy of Forsake When I choose gear, I seek out versatility. I appreciate pieces that work on the trail and in my daily life. Gear that has multiple uses saves money, space and time, three precious and elusive commodities. So when it was time to add a new pair of kicks to my spring repertoire, I sought out the Forsake the Maya ($114....