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February 22, 2024
Apple Secures Hydration Patent, Smart Ring Rumors Heat Up
As Apple continues to push into the health and wellness space, new intellectual property filings and reports speculate that the tech giant might be moving into the hydration-tracking and smart ring markets. Apple recently filed a patent for a “wearable device with perspiration measuring capabilities” for its Apple Watches. The solution would...
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February 21, 2024
This Is Your Endurance on Cannabis
As marijuana laws have been loosened in jurisdictions around the world, there’s been lots of discussion and debate about whether it’s a performance-enhancer. It is still a banned substance for athletes, but new research is chipping away at the idea that it makes you faster. Outside
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February 21, 2024
State Farm, Rad Power Bikes settle lawsuit over e-bike fire
The lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania was dismissed with prejudice after it was filed Oct. 4, 2022, claiming damages were in excess of $250,000. The lawsuit alleged design, manufacturing, and component defects; use and/or handling instruction and/or warnings defects; and/or a failure to warn...
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February 20, 2024
Why Runners Should Drink Pickle Juice
A number of studies have confirmed that pickle brine might be more effective than sports drinks at treating muscle cramps. One study from the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science at North Dakota State University found that athletes who drank the brine noticed the cramps were gone within 85...
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February 20, 2024
Giant Group Reports Moderating Sales Decline in January
The Giant Group reported monthly revenues for January 2024 declined 17.7 percent to NT$4.79 billion, representing the third straight month of moderating declines and the smallest decline since June 2023 when company revenues declined 13.5 percent. The Giant Group reports financials in New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). SGB Media
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February 18, 2024
Cranberries may boost running performance, Canadian study reveals
Beyond their reputation as a Thanksgiving side dish, cranberries are emerging as potential game-changers for athletes seeking a performance boost. A recent study out of Montreal’s Concordia University delved into the impact of cranberry extract on runners’ time-trial performance and lactate response after exercise, with exciting results. Here’s what you...
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February 18, 2024
Cougar attacks 5 cyclists in Washington, with one woman hospitalized
A cougar attacked a group of five cyclists on a trail in Washington on Saturday afternoon, sending a woman to the hospital, officials said. The bikers were on a trail northeast of Fall City, located about 25 miles east of Seattle, when they were attacked around 12:50 p.m. local time,...
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February 16, 2024
Ownership of IRONMAN is More Than the Legal Status
IRONMAN is a personal touchstone and for this reason there are no owners of it. There are only temporary custodians of a cultural institution who’ve been granted the privilege of husbanding the brand while they remain in charge. The new custodian has more than a responsibility. He has an opportunity....
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February 15, 2024
Beleaguered New York City Triathlon Cancels 2024 Event. Organizers Tell Us Why.
In a fairly surprising move, Supertri (formerly Super League Triathlon), the new owners of the New York City Triathlon as of 2023, announced this week that the 2024 edition would be canceled before registration even opened. One of the reasons is because the date falls on the fifth weekend in...
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February 15, 2024
Nike Is Laying Off 2% of Workforce as Company Works to ‘Right-Size’ Organization
After months of speculation, Nike confirmed late Thursday that it is laying off 2 percent of its workforce. The move comes after the athletic giant revealed in December that it was taking steps to “streamline” the organization and would look to save up to $2 billion in costs over the...
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