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January 18, 2024
Chinese marathon runner, 52, is disqualified for CHAIN-SMOKING throughout entire race – which he finished in 3hr 33min
A Chinese marathon runner who chain-smoked his entire way through a 26.2 miles race has been disqualified, despite achieving a competitive time. Uncle Chen, nicknamed the 'Smoking Brother', managed to complete the Xiamen Marathon in three hours and 33 minutes on January 7 this year. But despite crossing the finish...
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January 18, 2024
Who Earns Most in Pro Cycling? Report Ranks Salaries, from Pogačar to Van der Poel and Beyond
Pogačar has been reported as the highest earner in pro cycling for several years. UAE Emirates’ centrepiece topped the WorldTour rankings every year since 2021 and brings sponsor-pleasing charisma both on and off the bike. The 25-year-old’s current deal with UAE Emirates stretches through 2027, meaning he’s got a cool...
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January 18, 2024
Hyperice Casts Wider Net in Defense of Massage Gun Patent, Files 16 More Suits
Hyperice, the high-performance wellness brand and innovator of percussion, dynamic air compression, thermal, vibration, and contrast therapy technology, filed 16 additional lawsuits in Federal Court on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 against Sharper Image, HoMedics, Ekrin Athletics, and more than a dozen others, including retailers CVS, Costco, Walgreens and Kohl’s, related...
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January 18, 2024
Asics, Ugg, and On Saw Massive Growth on StockX in 2023, According to Year-End Report
Asics, which broke a number of its own sales records last year, jumped from tenth to fifth on the resale platform’s list of top-selling sneaker brands, thanks to a 239 percent boost in sales. StockX also reported a 240 percent growth for MSCHF, in large part due to the virality...
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January 17, 2024
Should you work out on an empty stomach? Fitness experts weigh in
A popular New Year’s resolution is to exercise more. Whether you’re training for a marathon or looking to get healthy, how you prepare for the gym is key. One decision you’ll have to make is whether you eat before your workout. Exercising on an empty stomach is commonly thought to...
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January 17, 2024
58-Year-Old Runs 100th Sub 3-Hour Marathon
For Jeff Mescal, 58, Disney World really is the “Happiest Place on Earth.” The three-time Guinness World Record holder ran his 100th sub three-hour marathon at the Walt Disney World Marathon on January 7, in 2:57:26. There was added pressure, Mescal told Runner’s World, because of this superlative and the...
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January 16, 2024
At 93, he’s as fit as a 40-year-old. His body offers lessons on aging.
At 93, the Irishman is a four-time world champion in indoor rowing, with the aerobic engine of a healthy 30- or 40-year-old and the body-fat percentage of a whippet. He’s also the subject of a new case study, published last month in the Journal of Applied Physiology, that looked at...
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January 16, 2024
Ironman Competitors Rescue Dozens of Tourists Caught in Rip Current
Sydney beaches have been especially treacherous this week. On Saturday, four people were rescued from a strong rip current at Bronte Beach. The following day, dozens of tourists were caught in a flash rip at Maroubra. Luckily for the Maroubra tourists, the incident occurred right next to a group of...
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January 16, 2024
Brownlee brothers release ‘Ask AL’ – the world’s first conversational AI for multi-sport training
The Brownlee brothers – with every Olympic medal between them and so much more – have just unveiled the world’s first conversational AI (artificial intelligence) for multi-sport training. They say it marks a significant leap towards intelligently answering triathlon queries. Alistair is the only triathlete – male or female –...
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January 15, 2024
Designing shoes for women’s feet with Wes and Allyson Felix of Saysh (2023)
On How I Built This Lab, Allyson and Wes talk with Guy about their journey to the top of the track and field world, the decision to leave Nike, and how they built the iconic shoe that Allyson wore during her gold medal performance at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo....
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January 13, 2024
WATCH: Runner wins half-marathon, but race officials did not believe him
Argentinian runner found himself in some finish line confusion at the 2024 Merida Half Marathon in Merida, Mexico. Juan Esteban Pizarro had the half-marathon all wrapped up in the final kilometres, but as Pizarro ran toward the finish line, he was ready to break the tape and pose for the...
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January 12, 2024
Ice-encrusted runners take on Siberian marathon at -52C
A group of hardy Russians took part on Friday in one of the world's most extreme running contests - a marathon held at -52 degrees Celsius (-62 Fahrenheit). Runners underwent medical checks before the start of the event in Oymyakon, a settlement in Siberia, and were provided with broth, hot...
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January 12, 2024
Hot Shoe Brand On Running Sets Aggressive Sales Goals
Executives from rising shoe brand On Running gave an update on the company’s goals, including doubling its sales in the next three years, at the ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida, earlier this week. The Switzerland-based company is on a steep upward trajectory, with $1.58 billion in net sales for the...
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January 12, 2024
Dave Asprey on Upgrade Labs, the World’s First ‘Biohacking’ Franchise
Dave Asprey is synonymous with longevity. An entrepreneur and social media figure known as the “Father of Biohacking,” the Wharton grad created Bulletproof Nutrition, is a New York Times bestselling author and hosts the popular health and wellness podcast, “The Human Upgrade.” Asprey spoke with Athletech News about his latest...
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January 11, 2024
Merrell, Saucony Parent Company Sells Shoe Brand Sperry
Wolverine Worldwide, parent company of Merrell, Saucony, Chaco, and other brands, announced it has sold boat-shoe brand Sperry to Authentic Brands Group and the Aldo Group. The deal closed on Jan. 10, and is expected to generate about $130 million in the first quarter to pay down debt. The announcement...
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January 11, 2024
Bikes could soon use AI to think for themselves, Shimano patent suggests
Published earlier this week, the patent for a “learning model” details a product that draws on artificial intelligence (AI) to control dropper seatposts, front suspension and saddle tilt. The device, a small screen attached to the handlebar, is designed to learn from a rider’s preferences in different situations, in order...
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January 10, 2024
Giant Group Sees Another Steep Decline in December Revenues
Giant Group reported consolidated sales were NT$76.95 billion for full-year 2023 through December, a decrease of 16.4 percent compared to the 2022 full-year period. December revenues were down 25.8 percent to NT$4.17 billion, compared to NT$5.62 billion in December 2022. Still, the Taiwan-based bike manufacturing group, which reports in New...
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January 10, 2024
The best wearable and fitness tech of CES 2024: from smart rings to AI coaches
Every year CES – the Consumer Electronics Show – introduces us to a treasure trove of innovative technologies, and that’s no truer than in the fitness and wearables category. CES 2024 has been no different. This year we (thankfully) don’t have toilet-based gadgets we want to highlight, but there are...
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January 10, 2024
Nike’s Record-Breaking Marathon Sneaker Will Return With a New Colorway in April
The latest iteration of Nike’s record-breaking marathon franchise helped ring in the new year, and unsurprisingly, the Alphafly 3 sold out immediately. Those still looking to get their hands on the top-of-the-line runner will be relieved to find out that the sneaker will return in April with a new (and...
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January 9, 2024
The Padded Paradox: The Cost Of Cushioned Running Shoes
Many runners find that max running shoes feel great—like soft, bouncy moon boots or like the shoe is doing the work for you. But highly cushioned shoes are not actually linked to lower levels of impact than traditional running shoes; in fact, they come with a higher vertical average load...
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January 8, 2024
Planet Fitness Nears 20 Million Members Amid Strong Growth
Planet Fitness is winning over consumers as the low-price, high-value fitness franchise nears 20 million members, according to its year-end operational metrics. As of December 31, 2023, the “Judgement Free” fitness franchise grew its membership to approximately 18.7 million members, an increase of 1.7 million since the end of 2022....
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January 8, 2024
Scam Alert: Pivot Cycles Warns Against Fake Vendors Offering High Discounts
Pivot Cycles has raised the alarm about fraudulent websites and social media accounts attempting to deceive potential buyers, usually with enticing discounts on their high-end bicycles. The company warned consumers, urging them to exercise caution and be vigilant against falling victim to these scams. Pivot leaders clarified that they don’t...
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January 5, 2024
Muuvr Raises $4.2M for Rewards-Based Fitness App
Muuvr surpassed its original funding target with a $4.16 million post-seed funding round, the company announced. That, combined with $1.67 million in founder loans, sets Muuvr’s total capital increase at $5.84 million. The post-seed funding round was led by what Muuvr described as “influential private individuals and family offices. Investors...
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January 5, 2024
Oscar Pistorius freed from jail 11 years after murdering girlfriend
South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that shocked a nation inured to violence against women. Pistorius - dubbed "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs - shot 29-year-old model Steenkamp dead...
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January 4, 2024
2023 Garmin Fitness Report
Many people use the new year as an opportunity to set new goals but before getting too focused on how to change habits, take the time to appreciate how far you’ve come. New data shows Garmin customers work year-round to meet their goals — no New Year’s resolutions needed. Garmin.com