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October 11, 2022
Running Is Good. But Research Says You Should Lift Weights Too
Weight lifting and aerobic activities like walking, running or cycling are key to longer and healthier lives.1 A new study suggested that combining strength training and aerobic activities, even in later life, could help with disease prevention and reduce the risk of early death. Very Well Health
October 9, 2022
Kaitlin Armstrong trial date set as judge rejects defense motion to toss evidence in pro cyclist murder
Kaitlin Armstrong, the Austin, Texas, woman accused of gunning down pro cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson earlier this year, returned to court Wednesday as the judge rejected her defense’s motions to suppress evidence and set a June trial date. Her defense attorney Rick Cofer had asked the court to throw...
October 9, 2022
Ironman World Championship: Increased equality comes at a cost
The question many are pondering at this year's Ironman World Championship is whether the decision to have the female triathletes compete two days before the men has been an entirely positive development. The organizers argued that having the women compete in a separate event on a different day than the men generates more attention...
October 9, 2022
The Fastest Shoes of The 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championships
Curious what shoes the fastest pros at the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championship were wearing? Triathlete tracked down the shoes worn by the top women and men who led the way down Ali’i Drive. Triathlete
October 8, 2022
“You Are An IRONMAN”: How Mike Reilly Became The Voice Of IRONMAN
After 40 years on the microphone, the inimitable Mike Reilly is preparing to call time on his illustrious announcing career. Ahead of his final Kona race, he explains how it all began… 220Triathlon
October 7, 2022
Rad Power Bikes disputes State Farm fire claim
Rad Power Bikes denied that one of its e-bikes started a residential fire that caused property damage and led to a lawsuit being filed against the brand on Tuesday. The lawsuit states Luff's Rad Power e-bike — model not disclosed — malfunctioned and failed catastrophically and resulted in a fire...
October 7, 2022
Collisions and close calls: The e-bike boom is getting increasingly dangerous, creating a push for stricter cycling rules
The rise of electric bicycles is sparking criticism of their potential danger to pedestrians and traditional cyclists. Fortune
October 6, 2022
Peloton slashing 500 more jobs as it races to return to growth
Peloton is cutting another 500 jobs in a move that CEO Barry McCarthy said should position the struggling fitness equipment maker to return to growth. The cuts, which amount to about 12% of Peloton's workforce, mark a pivot point for the company, McCarthy told CNBC on Thursday. Peloton already has...
October 5, 2022
Bank of America Marathon in Chicago adds nonbinary division for 1st time ever
The Chicago Marathon opened a nonbinary runner category for the first time ever ahead of the 2022 weekend event. Jessica Gorden-Song is an accomplished runner who works at Fleet Feet Sports, coaches other runners and runs an Instagram page for non-binary runners. abc 7 Chicago
October 5, 2022
Allegations of Coach-Athlete Sex, Rape, and Doping Rock Huntington University Track & Field Program
The newest allegations come from Woods’ reporting as well as a lawsuit filed by attorney Jon Little on behalf of two former NAIA champions for Huntington, Emma Wilson and Hannah Stoffel. Wilson and Stoffel both allege Johnson gave them unknown injections which they fear were performance-enhancing drugs and they are...