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January 27, 2021
LA Marathon Rescheduled Again Due to Coronavirus
The 2021 Los Angeles Marathon 36th edition of the annual race is now set for some time in the fall. NBC Los Angeles
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January 27, 2021
The North Face Just Dropped the First Carbon-Plated Trail Running Shoe
After the initial noise, the show is poised to take over other sub-sections of the sport. The North Face dropped a first look at its VECTIV series, the world of trail running’s first official carbon-plated running shoes. Inside Hook
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January 26, 2021
NPD Report: Athletic Footwear And Activewear Sales Decline in 2020
U.S. athletic footwear dollar sales declined in the mid-single-digits in 2020 although sport-lifestyle, running, and golf outperformed, according to The NPD Group. Activewear sales were also down in the mid-single-digits for 2020, but sweatshirts and underwear posted gains. SGB Media
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January 26, 2021
2021 Boston Marathon Is Scheduled For October 11; All Six World Marathon Majors to Be Contested in 6-Week Span
The race had already been postponed from its traditional April spot and remains to this day as the only World Marathon Major to announce a date for its 2021 edition. However, it will only take place if Massachusetts’ reopening plan allows for road races by the fall. Lets Run
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January 26, 2021
USA Triathlon of Colorado building sells for $4.65M
The 40,084-square-foot office building was sold to local investment group Dormie Capital Partners which plans to modernize its common areas and add amenities. The Colorado Springs Business Journal
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January 25, 2021
Tour De France Broadcaster NBC Sports will shut down by the end of the year
This leaves a question mark over the way fans will watch the network’s premier cycling property, the Tour de France, as well as a collection of other major races. Cycling Tips
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January 25, 2021
Sports Illustrated poised to build paywall for readers
Starting Feb. 2, the venerable Maven-owned sports publication is expected to set up a metered paywall around much of its “premium content,” said sources. Front Office Sports
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January 25, 2021
Peloton braces for COVID disruptions as European race calendar draws closer
A wave of early season cancelations and worsening health conditions in Europe have pro teams on edge again. VeloNews
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January 25, 2021
In the race for performance running, this brand could soon overtake Nike in the women’s market
The NPD Group Inc. senior industry adviser Matt Powell revealed that Brooks has the potential to pass Nike as the No. 1 women’s performance running shoe brand. Footwear News.
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January 25, 2021
‘Fat But Healthy?’ New Research Suggests Fitness Doesn’t Cancel Obesity’s Negative Health Effect
Leading an active lifestyle is not enough to counter the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, according to new research challenging the idea that fitness is more important than weight in leading a healthy lifestyle, and prompting calls for policymakers to rethink health initiatives that prioritize physical activity...
