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December 7, 2020
Nine “health” foods that can be very unhealthy
Check out these nine foods that have earned a healthy reputation, but can undermine your diet if you aren’t careful. PodiumRunner
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December 7, 2020
Bikes projected to outsell cars in Europe two-to-one by 2030
Three cycling associations this week announced a new forecast for the cycling sector, which showed that Europeans are expected to buy an extra 10 million bikes per year by 2030, a whopping 47% more than in 2019. Cyclingtips
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December 4, 2020
The Great Spartan Games are here: Watch Episode 1 now
Despite the ups and downs of 2020, the Spartan Games are on. The lineup includes ultramarathoners, CrossFitters, swimmers, adventure racers, triathletes, and more competing for $100,000. Gear Junkie
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December 4, 2020
New Balance is laying off several dozen employees as it shutters Boston factory
The footwear and apparel brand revealed that 63 employees at its Boston-based factory will be affected. Footwear News
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December 4, 2020
A new challenge for professional triathletes: Toppling Ironman Inc.
For decades, the Ironman and other races filled with weekend warriors have dominated triathlon. Now, the elites are trying to take control with a new series. NYT (subscription)
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December 4, 2020
The 2021 NYC Half Marathon has been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns
The race was among the first to be canceled in 2020, making this the second straight year that the race will not be held. Runner's World.
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December 3, 2020
Research suggests that dogs experience runner’s high, just like humans
A study of treadmill-using dogs, ferrets and humans reveals that dogs might feel better after they run. Canadian Running
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December 3, 2020
Refunds requested for 18% of Tokyo 2020 tickets.
Refunds for roughly 810,000 tickets have been sought, out of a total of 4.45 million initially sold during the domestic lottery. Ticket holders in Japan were given the option in November to ask for their money back after the Games was postponed to summer 2021 due to Covid-19. SportsPro
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December 2, 2020
Champion ultrarunner, Andrea Huser, dies in tragic accident
Swiss ultrarunner Andrea Huser, 46, has died after slipping and falling on a training run. According to Police, Huser fell 140m when crossing a stream. Runner’s World
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December 2, 2020
How WorldTour riders use motorpacing to simulate the demands of racing
Motorpacing is a training technique where cyclists are paced by a motorized vehicle. Riders use motorpacing in training to simulate what they’ll face in a race: Spinning high cadence at high speed and lower torques, experiencing quick accelerations, improving responsiveness, getting used to “playing with the wind,” and saving energy....
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