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January 22, 2026
Under Armour Faces Data Breach
Under Armour said it’s investigating claims of a massive data breach after a cybercriminal posted millions of customer records to a hacker forum. Under Armour spokesperson Matt Dornic told TechCrunch that the company is “aware of claims that an unauthorized third party obtained certain data.” “Our investigation of this issue, with the assistance...
January 22, 2026
Exclusive: America’s biggest road race is on the brink
the Maryland Cycling Classic—America's biggest and highest-ranked professional road race on the UCI calendar—is facing a severe existential crisis. Launched in 2020, delayed by COVID until its 2022 debut, the race became the top U.S. event after the cancellation of major races like the Tour of California and Tour of...
January 22, 2026
Will athlete poaching be a problem for LA 2028 Olympics?
The former women’s marathon world record holder has reportedly switched her allegiance ahead of the upcoming LA 2028 Games. Brigid Kosgei was born in Kenya and competed for the East African nation in all five of her World Marathon Major wins, as well as her silver medal at the Tokyo 2020...
January 21, 2026
Excellent age group triathletes need variety to live longer – 110,000 person study finds
A major BMJ Medicine study tracking over 110,000 adults for 30 years shows that exercising in multiple different ways delivers greater longevity benefits than simply doing more of one sport. Here’s why variety matters — and how to structure your training for maximum lifespan gains. The 5k Runner
January 21, 2026
Swedish study reveals when fitness and strength begin to fade
A 47-year Swedish study (SPAF-1958) from Karolinska Institutet tracked over 400 individuals born in 1958, revealing physical fitness and strength peak around age 35 before gradually declining, with aerobic capacity dropping notably after 45. Participants who increased activity later in life improved capacity by 5-10%, slowing but not halting the...
January 20, 2026
How many running shoes do you actually need in your rotation?
When it comes to running footwear, things get complicated quickly. High-stack, max-cushion, minimalist, carbon-plated–the options are endless, making if difficult to decide how many (and which) shoes you need. While it’s possible to train in a single pair, most runners will benefit from a small, thoughtful rotation–especially if they’re logging...
January 20, 2026
Peloton Sues US Government Over Tariffs, Joining Other Companies
Peloton and its commercial equipment division, Precor, have sued the federal government in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking refunds on tariffs they paid. In the complaint, filed Jan. 7, the connected fitness giant argues the duties were unlawfully imposed under a series of executive orders beginning in early 2025, contending...
January 20, 2026
Canyon to reduce workforce by up to 320
Canyon says it is aiming to "reduce complexity and simplify processes," a procedure that includes reducing its workforce by up to 320 workers. "In cycling, you don't win a race through sheer size, but through speed, precision, and agility. We are now laying the foundation to regain our operational power...
January 19, 2026
Runner carrying baby disqualified from Hong Kong Marathon
A Hong Kong man could not seem to find a last‑minute babysitter before his marathon, so he brought his baby to the race. A video circulating on social media shows a man at Sunday’s 2026 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, wearing bib A2055, running with a baby secured in a...
January 19, 2026
Murphy signs controversial e-bike law requiring registration, insurance in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a controversial e-bike bill into law Monday, citing safety issues in the wake of several fatal crashes and ignoring objections from cycling groups that argued there are better ways to address safety concerns. The new law places all kinds of e-bikes — from those that need to be pedaled...
