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April 15, 2024
Exercise may benefit heart by calming the brain, study shows
You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it. It's all about physical activity's ability to lower stress levels within the brain, explained a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston. Bolstering that finding, their...
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April 15, 2024
Whether you’re a marathon runner or struggling with arthritis, why you should be careful about taking anti-inflammatories, says PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY
This coming Sunday over 50,000 people will be taking part in the London Marathon; that’s just over 26 miles of blood, sweat and tears — and then adrenaline, as the runners cross the finish line. They will end the day with lifelong memories, raise millions for charity and, crucially, get a massive...
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April 15, 2024
Brooklyn e-bike shop owner arrested and charged for lithium-ion battery violations
For the first time in its campaign to help the city address escalating lithium-ion battery fires, the Fire Department of New York filed criminal charges against a Brooklyn e-bike shop owner for illegal storage and charging on Friday. Tian Liang Liu was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, according to...
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April 14, 2024
Outrage sparked by Nike’s skimpy Olympic uniforms
Women athletes have spoken out after images of the U.S. Olympic uniforms, with the Nike-designed attire displayed on a mannequin, were released on Thursday. The women’s outfit is being criticized for its notably high-cut panty line and Reuters reported that athletes say the emphasis seems to be on appearance rather...
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April 13, 2024
From London to Paris: Runners campaign for trail running in Olympics
Runners from across the UK have united in a trail run from London to Paris to campaign for the inclusion of trail running at future Olympic Games. Four athletes from running clubs around the nation took off on Thursday (April 11) as they take it in turns to run part...
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April 11, 2024
London and Manchester Marathons to be held on the same day next year
A predicament is on the cards for UK marathoners as the two biggest marathons in the country will take place on the same day in 2025. Runner's World
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April 10, 2024
Boston Marathon’s porta-potty plan
As thousands of eager runners gear up for the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, a logistical marvel is unfolding behind the scenes as the city prepares to accommodate the bathroom needs of 30,000 marathoners (with another 10,000 participants in the B.A.A. 5K). Find out how race organizers ensure...
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April 10, 2024
Paris Olympics: Triathlon could be delayed or swim cancelled due to E. coli in River Seine
The Paris Olympic triathlon could be delayed or the swim cancelled if water quality does not improve in the River Seine. Despite over €1bn (£850m) being spent by authorities trying to make the river safe, the threat of E. coli still looms large. Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet has said...
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April 10, 2024
Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000
Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday it would pay $50,000 to gold medalists in Paris. The move is a symbolic break with the amateur past of the Olympics in one of the games’ most-watched...
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April 9, 2024
Teens Might Be Getting Tired of Nike Too: New Balance and Hoka Are Stealing Their Attention
According to the 6,020 U.S. teens who responded to Piper Sandler’s 47th semi-annual survey this spring, Nike was the top choice among teens’ favorite footwear and apparel brands. Nike also earned the top spots for footwear and apparel preferences in Piper Sandler’s prior three surveys, which also ranked teens’ favorite brands and websites....
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April 9, 2024
ASICS global study shows link between regular exercise in teenage years and positive mental wellbeing in adulthood
ASICS is announcing the results of its second Global State of Mind Study, which reaffirms a positive link between physical exercise and mental wellbeing and uncovers a link between being physically active in teenage years and positive mental wellbeing in adulthood. The study of over 26,000 respondents across 22 countries found that...
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April 8, 2024
Life Time Opens First Ground-Up Pickleball Facility in Minnesota
Life Time opened it first dedicated, ground-up pickleball development on April 8. Life Time Chanhassen Pickleball is located adjacent to the Life Time Chanhassen, MN, athletic country club and the company’s headquarters. Spanning nearly 46,000 square feet, the club features eight indoor and seven outdoor courts with accompanying amenities. In...
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April 4, 2024
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul orders MTA to stand down over NYC Marathon $750K toll fight after Post report on ‘cash grab’ move
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday nixed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s efforts to squeeze a $750,000 toll from the organizers of the New York City Marathon — after The Post highlighted widespread outrage over the “cash grab” move. Hochul’s decision to thwart the MTA’s latest scheme came a day after it...
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April 4, 2024
Asics’ Pearl-Covered GT-2160 Sneakers Will Sell for up to $30,000
Asics is partnering with a Japanese jeweler for a run of its GT-2160 sneakers leaning into the coquette trend with various pearl dressings. The price: anywhere from $1,000 to $1,300. The Tasaki x Asics GT-2160 starts by rendering the hit silhouette with a tonal color scheme featuring cream, white and grey as well as pearlescent detailing. Where...
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April 4, 2024
Study suggests running style may be linked to personality type
Human biomechanics specialists based out of Volodalen SportLab in France have found a connection between running style and personality type, according to a new study published in Plos One. The research team used 80 adult volunteers; participants were asked to complete three 50-metre running tests, where the team evaluated biomechanic factors...
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April 3, 2024
New York City Marathon fights massive new bridge toll
In November, more than 50,000 runners will run the New York City Marathon on an iconic route that includes numerous bridge crossings, including, at the start, the spectacular Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Staten Island with Brooklyn. Both upper and lower portions of the bridge have been used for the marathon...
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April 3, 2024
Time up for Old-School Altitude Camps? High-End Hypoxia Hotels Hope to Rival Time on Teide, Tignes
A 4,500m-high peak has burst into the skyline in low-lying West Flanders, and it’s hoping to overshadow the hulking altitude camp mecca of Mount Teide. The new Monte Marcella altitude resort in Belgium joins Denia’s wildly popular Syncrosfera hotel as an alternate option for riders looking to tap into the performance...
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April 3, 2024
A Chunk of the Big Sur Marathon Course Has Fallen Into the Ocean
With the news of Highway 1’s partial collapse near Rocky Creek Bridge earlier this week, Big Sur Marathon officials are scrambling to devise a solution before the race, set for April 28. “As you can imagine, we have a variety of agendas,” Josh Priester told the Monterey Herald. “We have 25...
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April 3, 2024
How fast are the Boston Marathon runners? Here are the qualifying times for the 2024 race
The Boston Athletic Association turned away a record number of applications for the 2024 Boston Marathon, and runners who got one of the coveted spots at the starting line were more than five minutes faster than the qualifying time for their age and gender group. The BAA said more than 33,000 qualified participants applied...
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April 2, 2024
iFIT Adds C-Suite Execs as AI Coach Launch Nears
IFIT is getting reinforcements at the executive level, announcing the hirings of Mark Phillips as chief marketing officer and Bart Muller as chief international officer as the connected fitness company looks to build out its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Athletech News
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April 1, 2024
Beat Zaugg says he’s still CEO of Scott Sports
Industry veteran Beat Zaugg, who has been an owner of Scott Sports since 1998, says he remains the brand's CEO, a minority shareholder and chairman of its parent company board, despite a news release Friday saying that the board had fired him. "This announcement was made to destabilize the company...
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March 30, 2024
Up to one in seven cyclists are neurodivergent – including EF boss Vaughters, who considers it a superpower
Jonathan Vaughters believes that ASD especially is “fairly common in pro cycling.” From his experience, riders from nations where cycling isn’t a mainstream sport have a higher tendency for having a neurodiversity than, French and Italian riders. There are a number of tell-tale signs. Intense focus is one, as is...
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March 28, 2024
How Disney Created One Of The Most Intoxicating Running Cultures Ever
There are runners, and then there are Disney runners. While your local weekend racing crew is full of camaraderie and team culture, Disney runners form bonds that seem truly next level. These races involve live entertainment, exclusive character greetings, Disney jargon, elaborate costumes, and months of advance planning with friends...
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March 28, 2024
The Physiology Behind Women Kicking A** at Ultraman Races
When professional triathlete and multi-time iron-distance champion Michelle Vesterby crossed the finish line of Ultraman Arizona in 24:28:06 a couple of weeks ago and became the race’s overall champion, the first man didn’t follow until more than two hours later in 26:57:57. Further, five of the top 10 overall finishers at this year’s Ultraman...
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March 28, 2024
DJ Diplo creates run club with a cool twist
It seems like everyone and their cousin is part of a different run club in 2024, and it’s hard for one club to distinguish itself from another besides pace, meeting time and location. Grammy award-winning DJ and producer Diplo (Thomas Pentz) found a way to make his new run club a...