Deal with a Curious Octopus A trip underwater can turn out to be a nightmare during a close encounter with an eight-legged creature. The Outdoor Journal suggests some dos and don'ts for such times
Mountain biking for the tenderfoot Ever been gobsmacked by All Terrain Bikers who zip down mountain slopes while you foot marched downhill? Here's a peek into how you can do it too You look at the picture once, and then you look again, harder. The rough terrain of the mountains are spread across
Swim, run or get tanked OtillO race organizers innovate and bring in an exhausting amphibious flair to pure hardcore runningIt took a rather insane (and sadistic) Swedish mind to come up with OtillO or "Island to Island". The race takes place in the Stockholm archipelago in Sweden in September every year, where teams
Trail running: two exclusive interviews After Ultra Trail Mount Fuji (April 26, 2013 - April 28, 2013 - 3 days), we talked with our friends, female winner Krissy Moehl and second place Julien Chorier. Here’s what they had to say about this great new race TOJ: What are the main difficulties of this Japanese
Twist, turn, glide on the waves - Kiteboarding hits India A three-day event on the Western coast brings together professionals and beginners to boost the sport India's first kiteboarding event, the Red Bull Quila surf, begins today at the Mandwa beach in Raigad, about 105 km from Mumbai. The 3-day event aims to kick-in interest in the sport
The Indian at the Marathon of the Sands Girish Mallya (37): Utra-marathon runner, editor, publisher - Popular Science India. “To me, Girish personifies and embodies the runner's spirit. His commitment and determination is incredibly inspiring- his passion inspired me. I would have never thought I could even attempt a 200 km marathon, but due to his
Q&A with Meghan Hicks, the first woman to cross the finish line at MDS, 2013 Perseverance is key. Meghan Hicks secured her first victory in the Marathon des Sables, four years after her first participation. Female winner and 17th overall, her time 24h42’01, is the best a woman has finished the Marathon des Sables in its modern version. MDS officials witnessed her performing a