Margie Zable Fisher

THERE ARE ABOUT 38,000 pickleball courts in the United States and 90 more venues being built every month, according to the USA Pickleball Association. But anyone who has had to wait for a court—and who hasn’t?—knows that it’s just not enough. With…

Many of us are interested in running a 5K—for charity, fun or, like me, just to prove that we can do it. I decided to run my first 5K at age 50. I had never enjoyed running, and I didn’t really expect to enjoy my first 5K either, but I wanted to…

ON A RECENT SATURDAY morning, Lynn Crane and her doubles partner, Johnny Gannatti, played on a 3.5 court at the Naples Pickleball Center, located in East Naples Community Park. The 66 courts were about two-thirds full and were mostly quiet, with the…

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve probably heard someone raving about how much they love playing pickleball. In 2020, 4.2 million people played pickleball in the U.S., up from 3.46 million in 2019, according to the Sports & Fitness…

For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, sign up for Outside+. On May 6, 2021, Sister Madonna Buder was returning from a 12-mile bike ride near her…

If you're over 50, you may not have considered competing in a triathlon — even if you're a runner, swimmer or cyclist — thinking that they are too difficult or only for buff 20- or 30-somethings. As a 53-year-old who recently finished an…

Exercise improves mood and boosts happiness in several ways including increased serotonin production, decreased stress hormones, and prolonged lifespan. Even just 10 minutes of exercise is helpful for a quick boost in your physical and mental health,…

If it's been a few years — OK, maybe decades — since you hopped on a bike, there's no better time to take up this low-impact exercise. Even if you've been pedaling on a stationary bike for exercise, it doesn't compare to the actual experience of…

If you relied on your car or public transportation to get to work in the past, you might be considering biking to work instead to save money and squeeze in some exercise. Cycling in general is a gentle-on-your-joints workout that just about anyone…

Working out during the time of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, can be challenging. Yet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend exercise as a way to cope with the increased stress many are feeling during the pandemic. If part…

A virtual race allows you to race whenever you want, wherever you want, and provide your own tracking information for your distance and time. You could run a half marathon on your basement treadmill or go for a 50-mile bike ride through your favorite…