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September 16, 2021
Don’t look back, Peloton—Apple might be gaining on you
Apple’s Fitness+ is taking on a decided Peloton vibe. But rather than readying itself to make its own exercise equipment, Apple is after something bigger. Fast Company
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September 16, 2021
Spanish pro launches social media tirade after race disqualification for illegal riding position
Jon Aberasturi took to Twitter to share his frustration at being disqualified from the Tour de Luxembourg, after he was seen using the ‘super tuck’ position during stage two. The riding position, aimed at improving aerodynamics, is one of those that was banned by the UCI on April 1 this...
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September 15, 2021
On Running Shoemaker’s IPO Beats Target to Raise $746 Million
The maker of On Running performance shoes priced its U.S. initial public offering above a marketed range to raise $746 million. On Holding AG and some of its investors sold 31.1 million shares for $24 each on Tuesday, according to a statement confirming an earlier report by Bloomberg News. The company had...
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September 15, 2021
How St. George Became the New Kona
Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon's Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there. Triathlete
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September 14, 2021
The New Science on How We Burn Calories
If you take in more calories or energy than you use, you gain weight; if the output is greater than the input, you lose it. But how does that change our understanding of obesity? NY Times
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September 14, 2021
Fitbit, Apple fitness tracker data exposed on unprotected database
A database that was not password protected exposed more than 61 million records containing data from fitness trackers and wearables, according to a breach report by WebsitePlanet and security researcher Jeremiah Fowler. His team found many of the exposed records contained information like first and last name, display name, birthdate, weight, height, gender and geolocation...
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September 14, 2021
Columbus Marathon will require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes
Race director Darris Blackford said the board made the decision based on protocols other marathons are implementing, such as the Akron Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Columbus Dispatch
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September 13, 2021
Nike downgraded by BTIG amid continuing COVID-related supply chain disruptions
As a result of worsening supply chain disruption in Vietnam, BTIG has downgraded Nike’s rating from Buy to Neutral. Over the past few months, COVID-19 cases in Vietnam have continued to rise, with its fully vaccinated rate only between 4% and 5%. In response, Vietnamese government officials have responded by closing down manufacturing...
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September 12, 2021
THE EXTRA 1/3 MILE Brighton marathon runners furious after blunder made course 620 yards too long – and leader had victory snatched away
No one realised the botch-up until well after the 7,500 marathon participants had set off on what they thought was a 26.2 mile long route. It was a blow for race leader Ollie Garrod, who was well clear of rivals after completing the official marathon distance. The Sun
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September 10, 2021
Gravel race organizers intent on keeping rules minimal
Are more rules needed to ensure fair play? Do men and women need separate starts, and should teamwork be forbidden? The experience of the masses outweighs the need to enact new rules to govern a few elite racers, organizers say. VeloNews
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