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September 11, 2020
The new drug in endurance doping
Operation Aderlass, an investigation into the doping allegations brought against German physician Mark Schmidt, has discovered the use of a new endurance drug called synthetic hemoglobin H7379, a synthetic form of oxygen-transporting hemoglobin, but is harder to detect. Read more on Canadian Running.
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September 11, 2020
Why Did a Virtual Ultra Ban “Black Lives Matter”?
The infamous race director Lazarus Lake and runner Ben Chan disagree on whether the running community is a place for serious debate. Read more on Outside Online.
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September 10, 2020
Survey finds that morning exercise can boost creativity, productivity at work
Exercise has many positive impacts, but when it comes to work, it can really make a difference throughout the day. A recent study shows that a far higher percentage of people who exercised in the morning or during the work day noted high levels of focus, creativity and energy at...
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September 10, 2020
RETAIL Peloton crushes estimates as sales surge 172%, expects strong demand to continue into 2021
Peloton’s fiscal fourth-quarter sales surged as its high-tech stationary bike and treadmill became two of the hottest commodities for people looking to work out at home. Its shares were up nearly 8% in after-hours trading; earnings per share were 27 cents vs. 10 cents expected. Revenue is $607.1 million vs....
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September 9, 2020
Four teams on edge after COVID ‘yellow cards’ at the Tour de France
There are nerves behind the scenes as four teams face possible expulsion after staff members as well as Tour director Christian Prudhomme tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-race controls. Under Tour rules, if two members of a team’s 30-person bubble test positive within a seven-day period, the team could be...
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September 9, 2020
Under Armour Is Laying Off 600 Employees
Under Armour is the latest company in the retail space to resort to mass layoffs as the pandemic continues to take its toll on the U.S. economy. The athletic apparel and footwear maker also raised its restructuring costs for the year by $75 million and now expects to incur about...
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September 8, 2020
Tour de France peloton reacts to positive COVID-19 tests of Christian Prudhomme, four team staffers
Monday’s PCR testing for COVID-19 at the 2020 Tour de France revealed zero positive tests amongst the pro peloton. But five positive tests amongst team staff and race management created a stir within the race’s traveling entourage. Read more on VeloNews.
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September 8, 2020
LimeLight Sports buys mass participation company Virgin Sport
Sports marketing group LimeLight Sports has announced its acquisition of Virgin Sport, the five-year-old mass participation events business. The deal means that three of the UK’s top participation events - the Asics London 10k, Oxford Half Marathon and Hackney Half Marathon - will now be run by LimeLight Sports Club,...
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September 8, 2020
IOC, Tokyo organizers to push forward with 2021 Games ‘at any cost’
Officials from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Organizing Committee have said the postponed Olympic Games will go ahead no matter what next summer – not even the global pandemic will not stop the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Read more on Canadian Running.
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September 8, 2020
Virtual Mammoth Gran Fondo introduces ‘e-Fondo’
The Mammoth Gran Fondo is introducing its first ‘e-Fondo’ for electric bicycles during its first virtual event during the month of September. The Virtual Mammoth Gran Fondo features a month-long challenge from September 1-30. In the challenge participants ride their bike – and for the first time, their e-bikes, as...
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