LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
November 2, 2023
Brain tissue may be fuel for marathon runners
Marathon runners appear to rely on myelin, the fatty tissue bundled around nerve fibers, for energy during a race, scientists report October 10 in a paper posted at bioRxiv.org. In the day or two following a marathon, this tissue seems to dwindle drastically, brain scans of runners reveal. Two weeks...
November 1, 2023
Brooks Running Eyes Return to Double-Digit Growth In 2024
Brooks Running’s global revenue grew 5 percent in the first nine months of 2023, with North America revenue increasing 7 percent. The Seattle, WA-based running brand, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, reported it remains the leading running footwear brand across U.S. retail and forecasted a return to double-digit growth in 2024....
November 1, 2023
How Brooks Plans to Achieve Double-Digit Growth in 2024 As the Running Market Heats Up
While other running brands such as Hoka and On have been generating big buzz, Brooks continues to show solid gains. As of the third quarter, Brooks’ global revenue grew 5 percent year-to-date, with North America revenues increasing 7 percent. Internationally, Brooks’ revenue increased 22 percent in France and the United...
October 30, 2023
Pan American Games race walk course found to be 3 km short
The first day of athletics was off to a rocky start at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile when the women’s 20 km race walk course was found to be three kilometres shorter than the prescribed distance. This unexpected lack of accurate course measurement led to officials quashing...
October 24, 2023
Running Store Distance Lets Customers Steal — If They Can Outrun Its Security Guard
Running store Distance is allowing customers to steal products from its shelves — with a catch. On Sept. 13, the brand posted a sign outside of its store in Paris, which proclaimed “Rob It To Get It” as part of its latest campaign. Customers were allowed to steal items in-store...
October 7, 2023
Runners outraged after local Ontario marathon ran out of water
A marathon in Ontario’s picturesque Prince Edward County is under scrutiny following a severe water shortage in 24 C weather, which left 600 runners searching for answers. Despite assuring on their website that water stations would be available every two kilometres during the second half of the marathon, some runners were shocked...
October 5, 2023
Runners outraged after local Ontario marathon ran out of water
A marathon in Ontario’s picturesque Prince Edward County is under scrutiny following a severe water shortage in 24 C weather, which left 600 runners searching for answers. Despite assuring on their website that water stations would be available every two kilometres during the second half of the marathon, some runners were shocked...
October 4, 2023
On Announces its Three Year Financial Outlook, Confirming its Ongoing Commitment to Combine Strong Growth with Increasing Profitability
Swiss performance sportswear brand On (NYSE: ONON) will today, October 4, 2023, host an Investor Day at On Labs in Zurich, Switzerland. Two years after the Company’s IPO and following the successful execution on the growth strategies presented during the listing process, the Company is providing an update on its...
October 4, 2023
Runner accused of cheating in Cardiff half marathon
A runner is alleged to have cheated in the Cardiff Half Marathon. Sion Daniels of Llanelli AC was seen at the finish line celebrating a time of one hour, seven minutes and 40 seconds. But organisers said he removed his chip and submitted a false GPS recorded file which included...
October 3, 2023
Nike, Adidas and Skechers Among Top 20 US DTC Footwear Brands, According to Similarweb
Nike‘s plan to grow its DTC capabilities appears to be on the right track, according to recent data from Similarweb, which analyzes web traffic. The Swoosh earned the top spot among U.S. footwear brands with a large DTC presence. This digital ranking from Similarweb was arranged in order of total...