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2017 XTERRA Pan Am Champ, Michael Dorr, knows a little something about being scared and doing it anyway. While he has been mountain biking for years, Dorr never entered an open water swim until his fi...

You know those people who make XTERRA look easy? The ones who seem to always be on the top step of the podium and who sail through the toughest courses with a big smile on their face? Five-time XTERRA...

Running downhill can be one of the most challenging – and scariest – parts of trail running. While we may want to chase down the runner in front of us and let gravity have its way with us, our self-pr...

The "Scottish Rocket" Lesley Paterson watches movies and eats chocolate for fun. She races XTERRA too, coaches people, produces films, puts on camps, and writes books. In this article we share some of...

We’ve all been there – we are in the middle of a long run under the June sun, and all of sudden, we are sure that if we don’t stick our head under a faucet, we can’t manage another step. Running in th...

Presented by Suunto When you think about elite endurance athletes and the factors that make them champions, many consider VO2 max as the be-all and end-all for determining success in endurance spor...

By SherriAnne Little Beat the Heat Tips - Training in the heat With summer right on the heels of Memorial Day, are you looking forward to training under the sun, or are you dreading the summer h...

Presented by Suunto An XTERRA race week can be a busy several days with plenty of logistical things that can throw you off your game.  The stressors involved with travel and leaving behind our...

By 5x XTERRA Age Group World Champ Mimi Stockton We’ve all been there - it’s a week before the race, you’re feeling physically primed to crush anything that comes your way, and you feel confident a...