LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
October 5, 2021
‘Ran for Our Lives’: How the Deadliest Ultramarathon Claimed 21 Runners
In all, 21 of 172 runners who started the race would die as a sudden cold front from Mongolia drove temperatures to as low as 23 degrees Fahrenheit, with snow pellets and wind gusts strong enough to tear apart foil blankets. The scale of the tragedy has confounded the international...
October 5, 2021
No, Running Doesn’t Wear Down Your Cartilage. It Strengthens Your Joints.
Numerous studies have shown that, contrary to what your sedentary friends may sometimes argue, running does not cause arthritis. New research shows, in fact, that running may actually help strengthen your joints against future wear and tear. Podium Runner
September 30, 2021
‘You’ve atoned’: Man finally returns Mile-Marker 22 sign stolen from 1977 Charlotte Marathon
A 40-year-old Ed Easton returned to the Ultra Running Company a box containing sign he stole as a 12-year old child - 22-mile marker from the first-ever Charlotte Marathon back in 1977 - with his childhood confession. CBS
September 30, 2021
US$250,000 on offer for winner of 2022 Nagoya Women’s Marathon
Organizers of the Nagoya Women’s Marathon have announced they will increase the prize money for the 2022 race, scheduled for 13 March 2022, to US$250,000, making the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road race the highest prize paying marathon in the world. Being the world’s largest women’s marathon, one of...
September 29, 2021
Study: women’s hearts respond differently to marathon training than men’s
A recent study looking at the differences between male and female marathoners found that women’s hearts actually respond differently than men’s after training for a marathon. Researchers found that women who have completed multiple marathons do not have reduced left ventricle function or aortic stiffness compared to male marathoners or female recreationally...
September 29, 2021
Why Exercise Is More Important Than Weight Loss for a Longer Life
For better health and a longer life span, exercise is more important than weight loss, especially if you are overweight or obese, according to an interesting new review of the relationships between fitness, weight, heart health and longevity. The study, which analyzed the results of hundreds of previous studies of weight loss...
September 27, 2021
NordicTrack-owner iFIT targets valuation of nearly $7 bln in U.S. IPO
IFIT Health & Fitness Inc, owner of the NordicTrack fitness brand, is looking to raise as much as $646.15 million through a U.S. initial public offering, valuing the company at $6.61 billion, according to a regulatory filing on Monday. Reuters
September 27, 2021
Illinois runner wins marathon after bicyclist mistakenly takes race leaders off course
An Illinois man unexpectedly won the Quad Cities Marathon this weekend when the two runners who had far outpaced him were disqualified after being diverted off the course by a race volunteer bicyclist. AP
September 26, 2021
Study: do ultra-endurance events harm your long-term health?
Ultras rarely result in serious acute health problems, but research shows they may have a negative impact over time. Canadian Running
September 23, 2021
Nike Misses Q1 Revenue Estimates, Shares Fall
Overall, the athletic giant on Thursday reported growth, with revenues for the quarter at $12.2 billion, up 16% year over year. However, this fell short of estimates of $12.46 billion in revenues from a survey of analysts. Net income was $1.9 billion, up 23% year over year, with diluted earnings per...