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June 29, 2017July 3, 2017

The way we run protects our upper bodies but our legs suffer

In-depth analysis has revealed how running sends shocks through the body in greater detail than ever before, and hints at new ways to prevent common injuries

May 3, 2017

Why You’ll Never Run a Sub 2 Hour Marathon—But the Pros Might

To fully appreciate what it will take to complete a two-hour marathon, you really have to try running one yourself. The post Why You'll Never Run a Sub 2 Hour Marathon—But the Pros Might appeared first on WIRED.

April 27, 2017

Electric shocks could help you perfect your running technique

FootStriker uses electrical muscle stimulation to improve your running style – and early tests suggest that it might have a big impact

February 8, 2017

The Secret to Running a Faster Marathon? Slow Down

The counterintuitive secret to your best marathon yet... The post The Secret to Running a Faster Marathon? Slow Down appeared first on WIRED.

February 6, 2017

A Blackjack Superstar Explains the Odds of the Historic Patriots Win

Computers can do all the hard work for football coaches, coming up with basic strategies that almost always work. But sometimes emotion gets in the way. The post A Blackjack Superstar Explains the Odds of the Historic Patriots Win appeared first on WIRED.

January 17, 2017

Did LeBron James Flop? Here’s What Physics Says

In a recent game, it appears that Draymond hit LeBron. But did LeBron flop? Here is a physics analysis. The post Did LeBron James Flop? Here's What Physics Says appeared first on WIRED.

January 12, 2017

Think Exercise Is Hard? Try Training Like a Nike Super-Athlete

Our writer is using the same training regime, apparel, and expertise as three elite Nike athletes. The post Think Exercise Is Hard? Try Training Like a Nike Super-Athlete appeared first on WIRED.

December 12, 2016

Inside Nike’s Quest for the Impossible: a Two-Hour Marathon

The first in a series of stories behind the scenes of the shoe company's plan to beat a long-unbreakable record. The post Inside Nike’s Quest for the Impossible: a Two-Hour Marathon appeared first on WIRED.

August 29, 2016

How to Use Physics to Paddle Board Like a Pro

If you paddle on just one side of a stand up paddle board, the board will turn to the other side. If you use a different stroke and torque, it can go straight. The post How to Use Physics to Paddle Board Like a Pro appeared first on WIRED.

August 3, 2016

Transgender Olympians in Rio don’t have an unfair advantage

The evidence shows that transgender women won’t outcompete other female athletes, says Yannis Pitsiladis, a member of the IOC’s scientific commission