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Christopher McDougall

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Christopher McDougall covered wars in Rwanda and Angola as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press before writing his best-selling book Born to Run. His fascination with the limits of human potential led to his next works, Running with Sherman and Natural Born Heroes, and his Outside magazine web series, “Art of the Hero.” 

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Get a Sneak Peak at the 'Born to Run' Guys' New Training Guide

And learn why dogs might just be man's best training partner.

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Chasing Lance

Thousands have tried—and failed—to catch him. But what makes Lance so elusive isn't the high-capacity heart and locomotive legs—it's the fire inside. Are you ready to ignite yours?

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The Science of Swish

No other species has a better shooting percentage than Homo sapiens. And yet we still miss more free throws, clutch putts, and wastepaper pitches than we should. Here's how to tap into your primal marksman

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An Honest Day's Workout

Our lapsed gym rat enters the corn maze to uncover what the Amish know about fighting flab, which, as it turns out, is everything

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Ultimate Ass-Kicking Cardio Workout

If you want to push your fitness, pick the right training partner

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The Men Who Live Forever

In the hills of Mexico, a tribe of Indians carries an ancient secret: a diet and fitness regimen that has allowed them to outrun death and disease. We set out to discover how the rest of us can catch up

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If You Had Cancer Would You Know it?

More American men will develop skin cancer this year than will get prostate, lung, or colon cancer combined. And you could be among the thousands who die—unless you open your eyes

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Looking For Trouble

From EKG to angiogram, how our tools for detecting heart disease have evolved

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Your Heart, Your Health

Visit the top 5 heart hospitals in America to find out what is being done to defeat heart disease

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Strength Secrets of America's Top Trainers!

The best trainers reveal what you should expect from a pro, what questions to ask, and how to get the best results

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Cracking Down on Steroid Use

A new book says there's even more to the Barry Bonds and steroids stories, but the pros aren't the only ones who choose to use the juice

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