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January 7, 2021
Ironman Organizers Get Win In COVID-19 Cancelation Suit
A Florida judge on Thursday ended a proposed class suit accusing the company behind Ironman triathlons of not refunding fees for races canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that the "no refunds" clause of the participant contract is both clear and not unconscionable. Law360
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January 7, 2021
New AI ‘smart’ cycling shorts equipped with sensors and wires that emit electrical currents into rider’s muscles to improve performance
While technology had previously been used to enhance other areas of cycling equipment, riding shorts have remained largely unchanged. The company also plans to utilise the same technology for other activities too, such as for runners and gym-goers. Daily Mail
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January 6, 2021
Emerald Acquires Company Behind Elastic Suite
Emerald, the parent company of Surf Expo and Outdoor Retailer announced that it has acquired PlumRiver, the company behind Elastic Suite, a digital B2B platform for a total purchase price at closing $34 million, including $30 million in cash and the rest in stock. Shop Eat Surf
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January 6, 2021
Endurance Exchange request for proposal for 2021-23 conference now available
USA Triathlon has released the Request for Proposal for the next Endurance Exchange, set to occur in late 2021 or early 2022, then again in late 2022 or early 2023. This is open to all convention and visitors bureaus, sports commissions, and event venues interested in hosting USA Triathlon's premier...
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January 6, 2021
More Than Ever, Triathlon Clubs Matter
When COVID-19 restrictions put a halt to workouts and adventures with training buddies, what did that mean for triathlon clubs? Here are four clubs who are doing it right from which we can all learn from. triathlete
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January 5, 2021
A OnePlus fitness tracker is on the way — here’s what we know
OnePlus Band is launching on January 11 in India, and here are some of its specs: 24/7 heart rate + SpO2 blood saturation monitoring, sleep tracking, 1.1" touch amoled display, 14 days battery, IP68 and 13 exercise modes. PLUGG
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January 5, 2021
Most Fitness-Friendly Places for 2021
To locate the most fitness-friendly places for 2021, Smart Asset compared 301 metropolitan areas across the following metrics: percentage of residents who walk or bike to work, fitness professionals per 10,000 workers, fitness establishments per 10,000 establishments, the percentage of restaurants that are fast-food establishments and the average wage of...
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January 5, 2021
There’s a New Way to Choose the Right Running Shoe
Pronation - ensuring that your shoe enabled your foot to roll inward with the right amount with each stride - is out, comfort is too vague, but measuring “habitual motion path” can guide one to a shoe that minimizes injury risk. Outside
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January 4, 2021
New 10-year study confirms super shoe effect
A new analysis of the last 10 years of results from four World Marathon Majors races adds much evidence to the idea that super shoes produce faster times. Podium Runner
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January 4, 2021
Tokyo 2020 domestic sponsors agree to contract extensions for 2021
Although a poll finding that a majority of the Japanese public oppose holding the Games in 2021, organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced that all 68 domestic sponsors have agreed in principle to extend their contracts for the delayed event. SportsPro
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