This episode is brought to you by REI Co-op, which believes that life outside is essential.

Research demonstrates numerous physical and mental benefits to heading out your door.

Unfortunately, one in three Americans simply don't have outside spaces close to where

they live.

Challenges range from a lack of public transportation to a highway that cuts off a neighborhood

from a park to systemic issues.

It's a problem that affects the entire country, which is why REI is on a mission to get every

American outside in five minutes or less.

The movement is called outside in five, and it includes a combination of support for

local community-led organizations and a national campaign to pass the outdoors for all act.

Whether it's re-greening city blocks, creating safe bike lanes, or simply making our outdoor

spaces more equitable, together we can make getting to the park, a walk in the park.

Learn more and take action at REI.com-forward-slash-outside-in-five.

From outside magazine, this is the outside podcast.

If you're a sports fan, there are certain moments that stand out in your memory.

The best, of course, are the victories, gold medals and world championships, and especially

the come from behind wins.

Those great feelings last, but unfortunately, so does the sting of defeat.

Then there are more confusing experiences, like for example, when an amazing athlete at

the very top of their game suddenly calls it quits.

While this can break our heart, it mostly makes us confused.

I mean, why would someone bail when they're the best?

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