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May 25, 2020
On a lighter note: What your Strava maps says about you
If you’re an avid Strava user, you know that every upload comes with an average pace, date and time, and a map. Whether you like it or not, the map is part of everyone’s file and shows the path you took to get your exercise done that day. A map...
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May 25, 2020
Asics North America sees double-digit sales decline
Asics North America (ANA), which includes the U.S., Canada and Mexico, said sales in the U.S. were down 18.4 percent year-over-year in the first quarter. Canada and Mexico were down 5.5 percent and 10 percent year-over-year in the local currency respectively. Asics U.S. saw a year-over-year decrease of 14.2 percent in...
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May 21, 2020
What we can learn from endurance athletes about getting through this pandemic
The New York Times shares what long-distance runners, cyclists and triathletes can teach us about how to move through extended periods of discomfort. Read more here.
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May 20, 2020
Gyms reopen with new coronavirus rules in Hong Kong
As gyms around the world begin to reopen after closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have implemented Covid-19 safety measures. Check out this video of a gym in Hong Kong.
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May 20, 2020
Sponsorship news: USA Swimming signs with BIC
USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the US, and BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, have announced a new partnership – naming BIC the official razor of USA Swimming through 2021. Read more on Endurance Business.
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May 20, 2020
Running Industry Association provides a current snapshot of COVID-19’s impact on the run specialty channel.
The latest survey with run specialty retailers outlines the significant negative impact the pandemic has had on businesses. Access the full report here.
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May 20, 2020
Q&A: Director Marina Zenovich on the making of LANCE
Documentary filmmaker Marina Zenovich discusses 'LANCE,' her ESPN 30 for 30 film set to air this Sunday. Read more on VeloNews. On a related note, apparently Armstrong is not in love with the film according to this interview in USA Today.
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May 19, 2020
Strava leaderboards and routes no longer free; subscription model the future for fitness platform
Encouraging more users to pay for a Strava subscription will, according to co-founders Mark Gainey and Michael Horvath, fund future product development and, crucially, provide a route for the company, founded in 2009, to become profitable. Read more on BikeRadar.
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May 19, 2020
Marathon racing brings big money to cities across America. Some events may not survive the pandemic
In this segment of the series, “The Next Normal,” CNBC examines what happens to the highly popular running industry as thousands of races have been cancelled, and what races of the future might look like. Read this in-depth article here.
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May 18, 2020
On a lighter note: Take it easy with the Slow Mile Challenge
American runner David Melly has introduced the Slow Mile Challenge—a virtual challenge where the slowest runner wins. Read more on Canadian Running.
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