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August 18, 2020
Every Breath You Take: Air Pollution and Exercise
What is air pollution, what risks does it pose to us endurance runners, and how can we best protect ourselves from it? Read more on I Run Far.
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August 17, 2020
Fitbit Premium Reaches 500,000+ Paid Subscribers in First Year
Fitbit announced that Fitbit Premium, its paid membership service that gives guidance to help users move more, manage stress, sleep better and eat well, has reached more than 500,000 paid subscribers in less than a year since launch. Read more on BusinessWire.
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August 15, 2020
Nike’s controversial Vaporfly shoes make runners faster — so runners sponsored by other brands are blacking them out to wear in secret
Research suggests the Vaporfly soles give runners more energetic efficiency: at least a 4% boost over shoes from competing brands. Some runners sponsored by other brands have worn the shoes, but blacked out the Nike logo and neon colors with marker so it isn't visible. Read more on Business Insider.
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August 14, 2020
Riders hit by ‘icy ping pong balls’ as hailstorm descends on cycling’s Critérium du Dauphiné
The second stage of the race ended in chaos as riders were pelted by large hailstones, with riders running for cover, hit hard and some with painful welts on their backs and necks. Read more on CNN Sports.
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August 13, 2020
Mask Production: Protection for Runners Developed by Leading Brands
Runners are increasingly looking to add face masks to their run routine to keep themselves, their running partners and even passers-by safe during the pandemic. Brands across the sports spectrum have responded, with innovative and technical products that answer the call for safe, effective and stylish offerings. Read more on...
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August 13, 2020
Are Neck Gaiters Really ‘the Worst’ COVID-19 Face Covering?
The easy up, easy down, flexible, outdoor exerciser’s BFF, the neck gaiter face covering, got lots of hate this week, after a Duke University study said that they are “worse than wearing no mask at all.” But is it really that ineffective? A new study took a closer look. Read...
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August 13, 2020
Runner breaks European record, disqualified for wearing NEXT% shoes
Sondre Moen of Norway broke the European one hour track record, running over 21K in an hour and clocking 56:53 in the 20,000m en route, another national record. Unfortunately, the new World Athletics shoe rules had already taken effect, and the shoes he wore disqualified him, and his record did...
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August 13, 2020
Asics Sales Drop 21.5 Percent In Half
Asics Corp. reported a loss in the six months ended June 30 as sales dropped 21.5%. In North America, sales were down 27.1% but online sales grew 151% in the region. Read more on SGBMedia.
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August 13, 2020
Apple reportedly taking on Peloton, Nike with online exercise classes
As the pandemic continues to keep people away from gyms, Apple is developing online exercise classes available through a monthly subscription. The classes would stream on Apple products including iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. With the project codenamed "Seymour." Read more on Mashable.
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August 11, 2020
SoulCycle Just Launched Outdoor Classes Across the U.S. — and They’ll Make You Feel Like You’re Back in the Studio
The boutique spinning studio has launched an outdoor iteration of its cult-favorite workout, aptly named SoulOutside, taking their outside classes to Boston, Hoboken, and Santa Monica, Dedham and Chestnut Hill. The outdoor classes differ from indoor as the music that sets the vibe of the class will be played through...
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August 11, 2020
How the Pandemic Running Boom Affects Pro Athletes
Runners who are sponsored by smaller companies might be in a better position than those who are signed by major brands. For professional runners, the cancellation of big-ticket races signifies a loss in prospective appearance fees and prize money. Some athletes might also be contractually obligated to run a pre-set...
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August 11, 2020
Total of US$9m to delivered to swimming community in pandemic support
USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the US, concluded its COVID-19 Relief Program with a second round of funding to member clubs on August 11 – with an amount of US$1,524,253. Nearly twice the number of clubs applied for grants in the second round,...
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August 11, 2020
Thinking About Using Your Neck Gaiter As a Coronavirus Mask? Don’t
It’s tempting to repurpose your Buff or other neck gaiter as a face mask in this time of coronavirus. But a new study from Duke University in North Carolina shows that using a gaiter is worse than no mask at all. When you exhale, the gaiter’s fibers split droplets into...
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August 11, 2020
Dorel Sports’ Q2 Sales Jump 18.5 Percent
Dorel Industries Inc. reported operating profits nearly tripled at its Q2 segment in the second quarter as sales rose 18.5%. The segment includes Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Caloi and IronHorse. Revenue was $285.6 million, up $44.6 million, or 18.5% from last year. Excluding the impact of varying foreign exchange rates,...
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August 11, 2020
Sports Industry Execs Launch NextUp Ventures And NextUp Partners
The executives set to launch the companies include Craig Heisner, formerly at Newton Running and Rob Purvy, formerly at Hoka One One and And1. NextUp Ventures offers capital investment while NextUp Partners provides sports-focused organizations with marketing services. Read more on SGBMedia.
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August 11, 2020
Gyms Face Consumer Blowback Over Cancellations During Pandemic
Planet Fitness, LA Fitness and Town Sports International are all each facing at least one federal lawsuit related to allegations of charging members while their respective gyms were shut down, and have been singled out on social media by members who had issues canceling their accounts. Read more on Front...
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August 10, 2020
Jackie Tyson joins Cyclingnews
Cyclingnews announced today that Jackie Tyson has joined the editorial team as online production editor for North America. Tyson founded the sports marketing and public relations firm Peloton Sports in 1998, managing projects for elite and professional cycling clients, including Tour de Georgia, USA Cycling Inc. and Larry H. Miller...
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August 9, 2020
If You’re Diagnosed with Cancer, Don’t Quit Exercising
The American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM), the American Cancer Society, and 15 other international organizations published new exercise guidelines for people with cancer. Researchers cited the fact that exercise not only bolsters physical and mental health, but that scads of new data proved the value of physical activity in...
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August 7, 2020
Water bottle branding perpetuates eating disorder culture in endurance sport
Cycling company Rapha, a premier brand in the sport known for cool and minimalist gear, has athletes abuzz when a water bottle of theirs with a worrisome message has been circulating Twitter over the past week. Runners aren't happy with the message, which encourages fueling exercise with water and a...
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August 6, 2020
Adidas Posts $360 Million Loss But Sees ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’
For the three months ended June 30, the sportswear giant incurred a net loss of 306 million euros, or $362 million at current exchange, compared with the prior year’s income of 462 million euros. Revenues dropped 35% to 3.58 billion euros, or $4.24 billion. During the quarter, sales through the company’s own...
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August 6, 2020
London Marathon becomes elite-only race running laps in St James’s Park.
This year’s London Marathon, which had been pushed back from April to October, will no longer be a mass-participation event. An elite-only, crowd-free race will be staged instead, with athletes running 19.8 laps of a looped course in St James’s Park on October 4. Read more on The Guardian.
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August 6, 2020
Mellow Johnny’s ends sales of police bikes
Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop Austin will no longer will sell bicycles to the Austin Police Department because of concerns over officers using them to control Black Lives Matter protesters. The department purchased between 50 and 100 bikes per year. Read more on Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.
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August 5, 2020
Fitbit Reports Second Quarter Results for the Three Months Ended July 4, 2020
Fitbit, Inc. reported revenue of $261 million, GAAP net loss per share of $(0.39), non-GAAP net loss per share of $(0.12), GAAP net loss of $(104) million, non-GAAP net loss of $(32) million, cash flow from operations of $33 million, and non-GAAP free cash flow of $28 million for its...
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August 5, 2020
Merrell and Sperry Parent Handily Tops Forecasts Despite Widespread Store Closures
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, business at Wolverine World Wide Inc. appears to be bouncing back. Reported second-quarter financial results beat analysts’ expectations: For the three months ended June 27, it logged adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.08, compared with the prior year’s 52 cents. Revenues dropped 38.6% to $349.1...
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August 5, 2020
Fitbit Sees 17 Percent Q2 Revenue Decline
Fitbit Inc., which has agreed to a merger with Google, reported sales fell 16.7% in the second quarter, to $261.3 million from $313.6 million a year ago. The net loss came to $104.1 million, or 39 cents a share, against a net loss of $68.5 million, or 27 cents, a...