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January 3, 2025
New York Introduces Consumer-Friendly Gym Cancellation Law
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed five new laws in the state, including one requiring gyms and health clubs to process membership cancellations and issue refunds within ten business days of receiving notice. Effective February 1, the new law – introduced at a time when gyms and health clubs...
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January 2, 2025
Chipotle expands its fitness challenge to international markets
Chipotle and Strava have expanded their partnership, first announced in January 2024, to include 25 cities in North America and Europe, including New York, London, Paris, and Toronto. Nation's Restaurant News
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December 31, 2024
Study Links Poor Air Quality to Slower Marathon Finish Times
Marathon runners meticulously plan their training, gear, and nutrition — but new research from Brown University suggests they may also need to consider air quality. Athletech News
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December 30, 2024
Biggest ever study of non-elite runners reveals marathon training secrets
One of the largest ever studies of marathon runners has given clues on how non-elites can best train for the 26.2-mile distance. MSN
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December 24, 2024
GT Bicycles planning to ‘pause’ new product releases and reduce workforce
In some more bad news for the industry, GT Bicycles, which separated from Cycling Sports Group/Cannondale to a stand-alone Pon Holdings brand in 2023 with its own design team, is reported to be pausing releasing new products while streamlining its operations. In a recent statement to the cycling press, GT...
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December 21, 2024
When It’s Time to Replace Your Running Shoes
The average running shoe is thought to last about 300 to 500 miles or five to eight months of regular use, but determining your shoe’s true lifespan is more complicated, says Daniel Shull, Run Research Manager at Brooks Running. Many factors shorten or extend the longevity of your sneakers, including how often you wear...
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December 20, 2024
Run Clubs Over Night Clubs: Gear and Trends From Strava 2024 Year-End Report
The folks at Strava get a lot of data on users’ exercise habits and trends. Every year, it compiles all that information, assesses and analyzes it, and releases its “Year in Sport: Trend Report” announcing the findings. This month, it released the report for 2024. Many of the findings will catch us...
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December 20, 2024
Spanish Olympian given four-year ban for falsifying whereabouts documents
Spanish Olympian and two-time world championship medallist Mohamed Katir was handed a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Friday for falsifying travel documents in support of his explanation for his three whereabouts failures in 2023. Instead of accepting wrongdoing and taking on the two-year whereabouts ban, the...
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December 19, 2024
“Made in Italy, just like us”: Selle Italia acquires Vittoria cycling shoes
Selle Italia has acquired Vittoria cycling shoes – joining Selle San Marco and idmatch as part of the Asolo, Italy-set Selle Italia group. Biella, Italy-based Vittoria has been developing and manufacturing cycling shoes for almost 50 years. Founded in the Seventies by Celestino Vercelli, Vittoria has become a household name...
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December 19, 2024
Oura Hits $5.2B Valuation
Oura has completed a $200 million Series D funding round, raising the smart ring maker’s valuation to $5.2 billion. The round saw participation from Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom, which will fuel Oura’s plans to expand its product offerings, explore additional acquisitions and invest further in AI. Dexcom — a leader...
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