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January 20, 2021
Everything runners need to know about caffeine
Here’s a breakdown of the International Society of Sports Nutrition's official report on the favourite pre-run pick-me-up. Canadian Running
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January 20, 2021
Tokyo Olympics “looks unlikely,” says London 2012 chief
Sir Keith Mills, the deputy chairman of the organising committee for the 2012 Olympic Games, is doubting whether the delayed Tokyo Olympics will take place, insisting rising coronavirus rates make it “unlikely” to happen. However, Tokyo organisers and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are adamant the Games will start in...
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January 20, 2021
Lululemon Ranks Eighth On Glassdoor’s Best Places To Work List List
Lululemon Athletica was the only company in the active lifestyle space to land in the Top 10 of Glassdoor’s Annual Ranking, coming in at No. 8. Other companies in the industry landing on the list include Vans, 36; REI, 48; and Nike, 49. SGB Media
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January 19, 2021
Shimano takes over neutral support at Tour de France
Shimano will be taking over the neutral support role at the Tour de France and other marquee races in 2021, replacing longtime partner Mavic that began race support with its distinctive yellow vehicles in the 1970s. VeloNews
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January 18, 2021
Update on the 2021 Race Season
After speaking to dozens of race organizers, influencers on the ground in key regions, and after having polled Slowswitch readers, here is their best current guess on the landscape of triathlon for 2021. Slowswitch
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January 16, 2021
Here’s why Joe Biden might not have his Peloton bike in the White House
Indoor training bike's camera, microphone and internet connection could pose security risk, say experts. VeloNews
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January 15, 2021
Gainful Receives $7.5 Million in Series A Funding
Gainful, which offers personalized subscriptions for protein powder blends and hydration products, received the funding led by BrandProject and Courtside Ventures, with participation from AF Ventures, Round13 Capital, Barrel Ventures and the founder of Polaris Sports. Front Office Sports
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January 15, 2021
RRW: Boston Marathon Race Director Now Directing Mass Vaccination Sites
With mass-participation running events on hold, longtime Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray has shifted his event-organizing skills to perhaps the most important race of the 21st century: getting every American vaccinated against COVID19, aiming to vaccinate a whopping 7,000 people a day. Lets Run
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January 14, 2021
Adidas Reveals the UltraBoost 21 — Here’s How the Brand Improved the Beloved Running Shoe Franchise
The sneaker features Primeblue upper, a recycled material that incorporates at least 50% Parley ocean plastic, and an all-new Adidas LEP (Linear Energy Push) torsion system which provides a 15% increase in forefoot bending to produce a more responsive stride. Footwear News
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January 14, 2021
The science behind cold weather and running performance
Here is the physiology behind why the cold weather can make one slow down - and how to counteract it. Canadian Running
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