LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
April 8, 2021
The Boston Marathon will add an additional $25 COVID-19 fee for in-person runners this year.
The Boston Athletic Association said the additional fee will cover “additional precautions focused on the health and safety of participants, volunteers, vendors, staff, community members, and the general public.” CBSN
April 8, 2021
Vibram Announced Executive Leadership Changes
Eric Rosen, a 20-year veteran of the brand, will retire in April, and in conjunction with his departure, Vibram announces changes to its senior management team. SGB Media
April 8, 2021
The Shoes You Can Subscribe To
On Running, a shoe company affiliated with Roger Federer, is carving out a unique space among runners with a shoe you can swap out for a new pair whenever they get too run-down. Its new shoe, the Cyclon, is recyclable and made from castor beans. Castor oil, long used for medicinal...
April 8, 2021
Forget Running — Why Walking Is a Big Opportunity for Footwear Brands Right Now
A study conducted in late March by Rockport and First Insight found that over half of Americans (53%) are now walking 1 to 5 miles more each day than they did pre-pandemic. And they seemingly have developed a regular habit, with 36% walking at least 1 to 2 miles and...
April 7, 2021
adidas’ New Sustainable Ultraboost Sneakers Are Made of Abandoned Fishing Nets
Each shoe is equipped with Primeblue — a high-performance material made partly with Parley ocean plastic, which is spun from upcycled plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal communities.
April 6, 2021
Former Nike Manager Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case
Errol Andam faces 24 months to 37 months in prison after pleading guilty to criminal charges of wire fraud, money laundering and submitting a false mortgage application. The plea agreement requires Andam to pay $1.49 million in restitution to Nike and $173,172 to another company called Maplewood Mfg. In February,...
April 5, 2021
London Marathon organisers to host COVID-19 test event for UK Government
London Marathon Events (LME) is set to host the Reunion 10K as the UK Government aims to gather scientific data on holding mass participation events during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event on April 24 and 25 will be one of the pilots in the Events Research Programme, and is planned...
April 1, 2021
Chinese runners applaud marathon race’s termination of partnership with ASICS
Chinese runners applauded the suspension of a partnership between a domestic marathon race organizer and Japanese sportswear company ASICS, which has caused outrage among the Chinese public for its double-crossing move on the Xinjiang cotton issue. Global Times
March 31, 2021
5 people who showed why you shouldn’t lie on Strava
In case you need more convincing that cheating on Strava isn’t a good call, here are five times users posted false or misleading workout data (on purpose or by accident) and got caught right away. Canadian Running Magazine
March 31, 2021
San Diego Supporters Petition for Return of Fun Runs, Marathons, Cycling Events
State COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact endurance events. Now event planners push state leaders with online petition. NBC