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August 31, 2020
Athleta’s comps soar on strength in active
Athleta’s same-store sales climbed 19 percent in the second quarter as the chain tapped into the overall momentum in active apparel in the quarter, according to the quarterly results of its parent, Gap Inc. Online sales at Athleta grew 74 percent to offset a 45 percent drop in in-store sales....
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August 31, 2020
What not to wear: the most uncomfortable running outfits imaginable
From wearing Crocs to jeans, here are some of the worst things you could choose to wear on race day. Read more on Canadian Running.
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August 31, 2020
Garmin back online after sudden outage this weekend
This latest disruption followed the ransomware attack last month. Read more on Cycling Weekly.
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August 31, 2020
In a world without races, how sports nutrition companies are adapting
From supporting runners virtually to donating food to frontline workers, some of your favorite brands have shifted their focus away from competition and toward community. Read more on Runner's World.
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August 31, 2020
USA Triathlon Signs with Addaday as Official Percussion and Vibration Therapy Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has teamed up with Addaday, a world leader in injury prevention and recovery technology, as the organization’s Official Recovery Partner through 2024. The partnership brings Addaday’s award-winning technology and comprehensive range of recovery tools to U.S. National Team and Toyota U.S. Paratriathlon...
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August 31, 2020
Mel Mcquaid (Victoria, B.C.) and Nathan Killam (Vancouver, B.C.) earn Victories in All Canadian Contest during the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR21 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2020) – It was an all-Canadian affair over the weekend, as Mel McQuaid of Victoria, British Columbia and Nathan Killam of Vancouver, British Columbia took titles in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 21st edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN®VR™ Pro Challenge....
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August 31, 2020
New features make sodisp the most complete virtual event and challenge platform
A massive update makes a range of new features available to create engaging virtual events and challenges on sodisp.com . These newly released features are: Team and relay results: Create both individual or team challenges, or combinations of both! With the team functionality any group can work together and compete...
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August 29, 2020
UCI order investigation into item removed from Evenepoel’s pocket after crash
The UCI has asked the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation to investigate a video showing a Deceuninck – Quick-Step sports director removing an item from Remco Evenepoel’s pocket in the immediate aftermath of his Il Lombardia crash. Sports director Davide Bramati was seen attending to Evenepoel, then reaching into his back pocket...
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August 28, 2020
With Halo, Amazon’s entry into the fitness space is ambitious, but odd
Amazon's new health service and fitness band offers a new take on health metrics that includes a body fat analysis using your phone's camera and voice analysis to determine how you sound to others. Read more on CNET.
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August 28, 2020
Runners Help Raise $35,000 for the Allegheny Trail Alliance by Completing 150-Mile Virtual GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH – This summer, a record 125 teams completed the 150-mile Virtual GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan and helped raise a record $35,000 for the Great Allegheny Passage. The event inspired runners from 33 states plus Germany and Canada to challenge their friends, family and running clubs to...
