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November 18, 2023
Athletes file class action suit against shipper that is holding their bikes after TriBike Transport fails to make payment
After failing to get payment from TriBike Transport (TBT), New Jersey-based shipping company Horizon Entertainment Cargo was holding 180 bikes that belonged to athletes who had represented USA Triathlon at the world championship in Pontevedra, Spain. In a lawsuit filed in California, Intelligent SCM, LLC says it is owed US$319,731.27 and...
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November 17, 2023
How Long Do Super Shoes Last? Here’s What the Latest Data Says.
The eternal question of how long your running shoes should last became suddenly topical a few months ago, when Tigst Assefa set a world marathon record in what Adidas billed as essentially a single-use marathon shoe. This development sparked some important discussions about sustainability, accessibility, and fairness. But it also...
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November 16, 2023
Athleta’s Q3 Sales Tumble 18 Percent
Gap, Inc. reported sales at its Athleta banner were down 18 percent in the third quarter to $279 million with same-store sales sliding 19 percent. Gap said in a press release, “Sales in the quarter continued to be challenged as the brand laps last year’s elevated discount levels and the...
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November 16, 2023
Omorpho Raises $3M More for Weighted Fitness Vests, Apparel
Strength training may be the top fitness and wellness trend of 2024, but what if a weighted vest could accelerate results? Enter Omorpho, an Oregon-based micro-weighted fitness startup that has just closed a $3 million funding round to grow its direct-to-consumer and retail segments. The funding brings Omorpho’s total investment...
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November 16, 2023
Strava releases ‘Flyover’ 3D video recap of athlete activities
Strava has unveiled its new Flyover feature, which displays a 3D video map with a signature orange polyline to recreate an athlete’s activities. aThe Flyover is a video recap of the activity from a bird’s eye view, offering Strava subscribers a different take on their activity. Starting by zooming into...
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November 16, 2023
The 50 Best Places to Work in 2023
Forget about the ping-pong table. Workers today want three-day weekends, unlimited paid time off, reoccurring mental-health breaks, and other perks aimed at work-life balance. These are the companies that have gone above and beyond to keep their employees happy, while also encouraging them to pursue their outdoor passions. Outside Online
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November 16, 2023
Could having sex before a race boost performance?
In a meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports, researchers determined that participating in sexual activity anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours prior to a physical fitness test had no influence on participant test results. This remained true across different types of exercise assessments, including testing for aerobic capacity, musculoskeletal endurance,...
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November 15, 2023
GCN+ is Shuttering its Live Streaming Services and App in December
GCN+ — the live streaming service as part of the Global Cycling Network — is closing effective December 19. In what’s a big blow to cycling fans who grew accustomed to watching the Tour de France and other major races live via the app, officials confirmed Wednesday that the popular...
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November 15, 2023
U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Start Time Changed To 10 A.M. After Athletes Voice Concerns
The U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, which serves as the selection race for the American marathon team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, were set to be held at noon ET in Orlando, Florida on Feb. 3, 2024. In September, 84 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifiers and notable American distance runners...
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November 15, 2023
Marathon Runner Is Banned for 12 Months After Using a Car to Finish in Third Place
A marathon runner who accepted a trophy for her third-place victory earlier this year has been labeled a cheater, the BBC reports. Joasia Zakrzewski, a 47-year-old Scotland native, took the medal in the 50-mile 2023 Manchester to Liverpool Ultras50 marathon on April 7. However, tracking data showed that Zakrzewski used...
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