LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
January 4, 2024
America’s Favorite Half Marathons
HalfMarathons.net launched their first vote for the best half marathons in the United States. Voting runs through the end of January. Four winners will be selected to receive prizes from partners training app Runna, retail partner Marathon Sports, and tour operator Rogue Expeditions. The winners will also have their entry to any one...
January 3, 2024
Chipotle and Strava Want to Give You Free Guac
On Tuesday, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a partnership with Strava, the digital fitness tracking giant, “to encourage and reward healthy habits this year.” The burrito and bowl chain has become the first restaurant brand to build customized streak and segment-based challenges on Strava. According to press release from Chipotle, the...
January 3, 2024
Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it’s no performance-enhancer
In one previous survey of cannabis users, Bryan’s research group found that a whopping 80% had used before or shortly after exercise. Yet very little research has been done at the intersection of the two. For the study, Bryan and Gibson recruited 42 Boulder-area volunteers who already run while using...
December 22, 2023
Muuvr secures $4.16 million in post-seed funding round
Muuvr, the activity app that motivates runners, cyclists, and triathletes to be more active through rewards and community, has announced a significant investment into the brand’s future. The $4.16 million secured capital will fuel the next chapter of Muuvr’s growth strategy. This includes advancements in app development, marketing and acquisition...
December 19, 2023
Nike Sues Sneaker Reseller For Allegedly Running ‘Organized Counterfeit Trafficking Community’
Nike is coming after a sneaker reseller that it claims sells fake Swoosh-branded shoes. The lawsuit describes Fox as the “ringleader of an organized counterfeit trafficking community” on messaging platform Discord that assists members in purchasing counterfeit goods. Nike also accused Fox of selling his wares via a website launched...
December 18, 2023
Wolverine Transforming Saucony and Merrell Model in China
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. said it plans to shift its Merrell and Saucony businesses in China from a joint venture model with Xtep to a license and distribution rights model. It also agreed it sell its Asia-based Wolverine Leathers business. Both actions are expected to simplify Wolvderine’s business model and...
December 18, 2023
Running will keep your memory sharp and help prevent Alzheimer’s, new research shows
Your run is more than a workout for your muscles–it’s keeping your brain healthy, as well. Researchers out of the University of Zurich have unraveled the protective effects of physical and social activities on the brain health of older adults, as reported in Neuroscience News. While we often celebrate the cardiovascular...
December 16, 2023
Organizers of ultramarathon in which 21 runners died jailed in China
Organisers of a 2021 ultramarathon in north-west China during which 21 runners died in extreme weather conditions have been sentenced to years in prison for their roles, state media reported. Five individuals involved in planning the ill-fated event were given jail terms ranging from three to five and a half years by...
December 14, 2023
STRAVA’S YEAR IN SPORT 2023 AWARDS: THE WINNERS
Introducing Strava’s Year In Sport Award winners. This group of athletes, creators, and clubs stood out from the crowd and motivated us to keep moving in 2023. Strava
December 12, 2023
Nike Opens a Store in Tokyo That’s Dedicated to the City’s Running Community
Nike Ginza is the athletic giant’s new retail outpost, which is open now and is located in downtown Tokyo’s busy shopping district. Nike stated this area is also the home to a passionate running community. The store —which spans 12,765 square feet — utilizes its Nike Rise concept, one that is...