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January 14, 2022
Study says wearing a mask while running decreases performance
Should you wear a mask when running? New research published in the Journal of Sports Medicine says that wearing a cloth face mask significantly affects performance while running. Same research suggests one must consider modifying the intensity and time of one’s run when wearing a cloth face mask. Running Magazine
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January 13, 2022
FitLab Raises $15M, Acquires Fitplan, Ragnar, and Electric
An integrated operating company of performance lifestyle brands, FitLab raised $15M in Series A funding. The funding fuels FitLab's integrated fitness platform. Adding to its new growth capital, the company has acquired digital fitness app Fitplan, adventure running series Ragnar, and action sports brand Electric. Fitt Insider
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January 13, 2022
10 Amazing and Evidence-Supported Health Benefits of Running
Running can give you a longer life, better sleep, enhanced immunity, improved moods, and more—it’s even good for your knees and lower back. When you become a runner, it changes your life, in more ways than you may know. Podium Runner
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January 13, 2022
Report: Trek to buy Spokes Etc. retail chain
Trek Bicycle is buying the Washington, D.C.-are retail chain Spokes, Etc., according to a local news report. Bicycle Retailer
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January 12, 2022
Fitness Tech Company Myzone Hits $102M Valuation After BGF Investment
Myzone, the manufacturer of wearable fitness tracking technology, has secured a $17.2 million investment from BGF, the UK’s growth capital investor, with tech entrepreneur Vin Murria OBE, who also joins as Non-Executive Chair. Designed to engage and motivate people to be more physically active, Myzone is used in worldwide health...
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January 12, 2022
10 of the most memorable finish line crossings
For most runners, crossing the finish line is simply a relief. Often, we barely have the energy to lift our arms in celebration, much less do anything more energetic. For certain runners, though, crossing the finishing tape in a different manner has become the defining moment of their race. Sometimes...
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January 12, 2022
Adidas Sets Major Expansion For Downtown Los Angeles
Adidas has leased 107,000 square feet of office space in downtown Los Angeles marking a major expansion of its Los Angeles operation for marketing and sales and design according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. SGB Media
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January 11, 2022
Industry Shocker – Shimano’s Wayne Stetina Moves To SRAM!
After 37 years, Wayne Stetina is leaving Shimano and taking a job with SRAM in Chicago as a “Senior Field Guide.” Wayne sees an opportunity to concentrate on making better parts for road and gravel riders to use, as well as visiting shops and working with SRAM’s sponsored teams. Road...
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January 11, 2022
Suunto Sold To New Owners (Again)
Suunto announced yesterday that they’ve been sold away from the Amer Sports group, to Liesheng, a Chinese tech-focused brand that also owns/makes the Haylou brand (audio devices). However, I say ‘again’, because Suunto has long been part of the Amer Group (which includes brands like Salomon, ENVE, Atomic, Wilson and...
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January 11, 2022
Nike, Lululemon, Macy’s and More Stores Cut Hours Amid Omicron Surge
A massive surge of COVID-19 cases is dealing retailers a new blow in terms of staffing shortages. Lululemon, Nike, Starbucks and Macy’s have all implemented new shortened hours in some locations in the last few weeks, as retailers struggle to keep stores staffed during the pandemic. Foot Wear News
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