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June 9, 2025
Comrades Marathon finisher goes missing, found critically injured hours later
Moira Harding, a runner in the W50-59 age category who finished Sunday’s Comrades Marathon in South Africa in 10:49:58, mysteriously went missing after the race and was only found Monday morning, disoriented and dehydrated, several kilometres from the race finish. According to local reports, Harding was airlifted to hospital and...
June 8, 2025
Former IRONMAN triathlon star Heather Jackson wins gravel racing’s Kona in RECORD TIME
The former US triathlon star, who boasts multiple podium finishes in IRONMAN events, took on the challenge of Unbound XL – a gruelling 358-mile ride through Kansas – and absolutely smashed it. TRI247
June 7, 2025
Breaking4 Docuseries Follows Faith Kipyegon’s Bold 4-Minute Mile Attempt
Faith Kipyegon will attempt to become the first woman in history to run a mile in under four minutes later this month in Paris, in a Nike-backed exhibition set to stream live and feature in a new Amazon Prime Video documentary series. MARATHON HANDBOOK
June 6, 2025
BowFlex Recalls Nearly 4 Million Adjustable Dumbbells, More Than 100 Injuries Reported
Three months after the fitness brand declared bankruptcy, BowFlex is recalling nearly 4 million of its dumbbells for a problem that causes them to dislodge during use. GEAR JUNKIE
June 6, 2025
Have untrained marathons become social media’s newest trend?
If you’ve been on social media this week, chances are you’ve seen the viral video of a California man finishing the San Diego Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon with absolutely no training. Running MAGAZINE CANADA
June 5, 2025
Giant’s China sales grow as US sales decline in recent years
Giant Group's sales to America — under its own brand and to its original equipment customers — have declined steeply since the pandemic even as sales in Asia, China in particular, have grown significantly. Bicycle Retailer
June 5, 2025
By the numbers: latest monthly endurance social analytics
Based on analysis of around 2,000 social media profiles, the monthly Endurance Social Analytics (ESA) available to subscribers on members.endurance.biz, features 600+ endurance sport brands spanning the events, gear & training sectors. ENDURANCE.BIZ
June 5, 2025
A California Legal Decision May Lead to Fewer Event Permits
Without a permit, it doesn’t matter how many people may have signed up, or how much history you have — you have nothing without a permit. SLOWTWITCH
June 5, 2025
Wahoo Raises US Prices on All Products
Wahoo Fitness has raised prices on all their products for US buyers, with the price increases ranging from shruggable to ‘holy crap’, depending on the product in question. DC RAINMAKER
June 5, 2025
The 12 Best Running Shoes of 2025
Runner's World si constantly striving to help you find the best footwear for your body and your goals. For that you’ll want to consider where you spend the most time running, how fast you’re planning to run in the shoe, and whether or not you overpronate, among other key factors....
