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January 13, 2026
The Rise of ‘Burrito Leagues’: What’s Behind the Global Running Phenomenon?
The running event is growing quickly, asking participants to complete short Strava segments as many times as possible, with burritos and running shoes among the prizes. It began as a short-lived partnership between Strava and Chipotle. Now it’s quickly becoming a global phenomenon. For 2 years, Chipotle offered a lifetime supply...
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January 13, 2026
reTyre closes on $8M funding round, enters agreement with Vittoria
Norwegian tire startup reTyre has closed on a 7 million euro ($8.1 million) funding round that includes cycling startup investor Fundracer. The company (profiled in a May 2025 BRAIN article) also announced it is partnering with Vittoria to co-develop a performance tire using reTyre's injection molding technology. ReTyre said it will...
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January 12, 2026
Two new Chinese bike computer brands have entered the WorldTour for 2026
Chinese cycling tech brand Magene has announced a new partnership with XDS Astana Team. This new partnership will see the team use Magene bike computers this season, moving away from the Garmin models they used previously. The squad will also use the company's smart trainers, radar tail lights, and heart rate monitors....
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January 12, 2026
Houston 11-year-old sets world record at Houston Half-Marathon
An 11-year-old Houston runner is making history after crossing the finish line at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Leonel Mendoza didn’t just finish the race — he broke a world record for his age group, clocking an astonishing 1 hour, 23 minutes, beating the previous record by 35 seconds. Leonel...
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January 12, 2026
Oura, Fullscript team up to bring wearable data to clinical care
Supplement recommendations are about to get a lot more personal. Fullscript and Oura Health announced their partnership to make wearable data available to practitioners, integrating personalized tracking data and health care on the supplement sales platform. Oura is well known for its smart ring that tracks biometric data, including sleep and activity,...
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January 9, 2026
Strength Training Boosts Brain Health, According to New Study
We know that strength training is beneficial for the body in many ways. It protects joints and bones, improves metabolism, balance, and endurance. But if lifting helps the body this much, what is it doing for the brain? A recent meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience offers a layered answer. The study’s researchers...
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January 9, 2026
Rapha to shut Manchester clubhouse and half of its American branches – week before unveiling new USA Cycling team kit
Rapha has announced that it is closing down its Manchester clubhouse next weekend, with four branches in the US set to follow, as part of the cycling clothing brand’s aim to “focus on richer customer experiences at flagship locations, regional rides and events, and online worldwide.” The decision to close...
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January 9, 2026
Strava Launches Instant Workout Feature, Creating Competition for Garmin’s Suggested Workouts
Strava has unveiled its latest feature: Instant Workouts. This is a big step for the fitness social media app as it looks to expand beyond connecting athletes to becoming an integral part of users’ fitness routines. The app is now offering workouts targeting four separate goals with over 40 sport...
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January 9, 2026
Strava files for IPO as fitness apps chase subscription growth
Strava has filed confidential paperwork for a US IPO, and it’s doing it with some momentum. Subscriptions are up, revenue’s growing and the company looks ready to play on a bigger stage. Multiple reports, including The Information, say the company has submitted a draft registration statement to the US Securities...
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January 8, 2026
Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression
A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence was less certain. Researchers found that light to moderate activity over multiple sessions worked best, with few side effects. While it’s not a...
