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November 26, 2020
ROUVY releases Standard Chartered Singapore Half Marathon routes
November 26, 2020 – For the culmination of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) virtual racing series, ROUVY released two SCSM courses for augmented group running. Athletes will run through the streets of Singapore virtually, creating a world-class experience for runners around the world. This new format will be free of charge...
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November 25, 2020
Brooks Has a New Ugly Sweater-Inspired Running Shoe Coming Soon — Here’s When You Can Get a Pair
Throughout the years, Brooks has delivered ugly holiday sweater takes of its acclaimed running shoes — and this year is no different. The new Christmas-inspired shoe for 2020 - the Run Merry Revel 4 - keeps up with the ugly sweater theme with its velvet-lined laces, ugly sweater plaid uppers...
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November 25, 2020
“Alexa, Start My Run”
Amazon is deepening its health and wellness involvement as fellow big tech companies Apple and Google fight for fitness-related dollars. “Alexa, start my run,” will now trigger the company’s Echo Buds headphones to start tracking the basics of runs and walks, like distance and pace. Voice commands will dictate those...
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November 24, 2020
IRONMAN Foundation Continues Community Support Over Holiday Season
TAMPA, Fla. (November 24, 2020) – The IRONMAN Foundation® is continuing its efforts to combat hunger needs during the Holiday season through initiatives, including Kahiau Together, Operation IRONAID Nutrition, and the Rock This Town® Turkey Trot. “Food insecurity has become one of the most emergent needs caused by the pandemic across all...
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November 24, 2020
Dick’s Earnings and Sales Blast Past Forecasts, Names New CEO
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced that its board of directors unanimously elected president Lauren Hobart to the post of CEO, effective Feb. 1. Dick’s also posted stronger-than-anticipated quarter: For the three months ended Oct. 31, it logged profits of $182.2 million, or earnings of $2.01 per share, compared with the prior...
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November 24, 2020
Athleta’s Q3 Sales Jump 35 Percent
Net sales were flat year-over-year at $4.0 billion, above Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $3.80 billion. The performance reflected a 61% increase in online sales, offset by a 20% decline in store sales. Notably, 40% of the company’s sales were online in the third quarter. Athleta operated 198 stores at...
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November 24, 2020
Ready.Set.MOVE. is Bringing the Holiday Spirit to Runners’ Doors with its First-Ever, Limited-Edition Holiday Box
PITTSBURGH, PA (November 24, 2020) – The best-value running subscription box, Ready.Set.MOVE., announces the launch of the first-ever Holiday Box. With four shipments throughout the year to runners throughout America, Ready.Set.MOVE. gets athletes ready for each season, and now, for the first time ever, Ready.Set.MOVE. has partnered with some incredible brands to...
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November 24, 2020
One-Off Custom Cervélo to be Raffled for Charity
A special, one-off Cervélo S3 designed by the endurance cyclist Chris Hall is to be raffled off for charity throughout December in aid of The Pace Centre and November. Having just ridden 107 miles everyday during the 107th Edition of the Tour De France, Chris is hoping to top up...
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November 24, 2020
COROS Wearables announces partnership with Fastest Marathoner on Earth Eliud Kipchoge and the NN Running Team
Tustin, CA, November 24, 2020 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of innovative performance GPS watches is introducing World Marathon Record Holder Eliud Kipchoge as its newest Pro Athlete Ambassador. In addition to the individual sponsorship of Eliud, COROS has also announced that they will become the official GPS Watch partner...
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November 24, 2020
CAKE Announces Collaboration with Northvolt
(Stockholm, Sweden – November 24, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric performance motorcycles, today signed a letter of intent with the Swedish battery developer and manufacturer, Northvolt, to form a long-term partnership for the supply of sustainable battery cells for their line-up of electric motorcycles. With large-scale...
