LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
December 23, 2021
Salazar’s Lifetime Ban Upheld By Safesport Center
The U.S. Center for SafeSport on Wednesday upheld its permanent ban of former Nike Oregon Project coach Alberto Salazar, The ruling affirmed a July decision by SafeSport, an independent nonprofit organization based in Denver, CO that responds to reports of misconduct within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sports, to permanently...
December 22, 2021
People Are Suing New Balance, Saying Its ‘Made in USA’ Claims Are Deceptive
A new class action lawsuit is going after New Balance’s use of the phrase “Made in the USA.” New Balance customers on Monday filed a complaint in a U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the footwear maker regarding its shoes that feature the phrase “Made in USA.”...
December 22, 2021
Study: how does lack of sleep affect running performance?
Sleep is one of the easiest ways to improve athletic performance, a fact that has been proven again and again by exercise physiologists, athletes and coaches. Unfortunately, many runners still don’t get adequate amounts of sleep each night, and so are missing out on an opportunity to perform better in...
December 22, 2021
Believe in the Run and PUMA Partner On Activation of the Fast-R Nitro Debut
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Believe in the Run, a media company centered on run and run culture, recently partnered with PUMA on a dual activation for the debut of PUMA’s newest racing shoe, the Fast-R Nitro Elite. The activation consisted of a shakeout run and live lunch podcast and took place...
December 22, 2021
GO Sleeves Signs Partnership Deal with World Champion Runner Joseph Gray and World Champion Triathlete Josiah Middaugh
San Jose, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GO Sleeves, the company that introduced the world’s first and only compression sleeve with built-in kinesiology strips, announced today the signing of World Champion Runner Joseph Gray and Professional Triathlete Josiah Middaugh to an ongoing partnership contract. “I couldn’t be more excited or proud...
December 21, 2021
Want to prevent injuries? Wear cushioned shoes
The highly cushioned shoe versus the minimalist shoe debate has been a topic of conversation among runners for years, but it appears the pendulum is swinging in the direction of cushion. In a recent study, researchers found that runners who wore more cushioned shoes experienced lower rates of injuries than those...
December 21, 2021
Thousands of JD Group Stores To Sell ABG’s Reebok
Reebok, purchased by Authentic Brands Group in August, will now be sold in thousands of JD Group stores thanks to a new agreement between the companies. The non-exclusive deal comes after ABG announced plans to buy Reebok from Adidas for $2.46 billion — the acquisition is set to close in Q1 2022. JD Group, which...
December 21, 2021
Vietnam factory closures cause Nike to cancel 130M units
As a result of three months of closures and limited production volume as it ramped back up its factories in Vietnam, Nike had to cancel 130 million units. Despite the challenges, the company's net revenue in Q2 edged up 1% to $11.4 billion while net income grew 7% to $1.3...
December 21, 2021
25th Annual Pensacola Double Bridge Run Registration New Years Registration
Pensacola, Fla. ( December 20, 2021) – Pensacola Sports invites all outdoor enthusiasts – locals and visitors alike - to register now to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pensacola Double Bridge Run on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Early registration is open to the public. Participants can choose to race...
December 21, 2021
Garmin is the Newest Brand to Join The Run Show USA in Boston
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Run Show USA, a newly launched exposition for the running community, today announced that Garmin® will join its Boston event to exhibit their running smartwatches, accessories and training tools. Garmin is the newest brand to join an already strong lineup of exhibitors and sponsors, including Altra, Asics,...
