September 25, 2024

Connected fitness tech unicorn EGYM snaps $200M at over $1B valuation

Munich-based EGYM, which specialises in connected fitness equipment and personalised training tech, has secured nearly $200 million in growth capital. The investment came from L Catterton, a global consumer-focused investment firm, and Meritech Capital, a Silicon Valley technology-focused venture firm. This round boosts the company’s valuation to over $1 billion. This...

September 25, 2024

The Pro’s Closet may be in deep trouble

As the days shorten in the northern hemisphere, many bike shops put items that haven’t yet sold on clearance. But at online retailer The Pro’s Closet, which specializes in certified used bikes and gear and liquidating new, prior-year product, this is no normal end-of-season closeout section. For one thing, virtually...

September 25, 2024

Is Google Fitbit in trouble? Website shutdown revitalizes concern about the brand’s future

9to5Google spotted that Fitbit.com, the official website for the popular brand of wearable fitness trackers, is not long for this world. At the top of the page is a new message stating that the site's functions will move to the Google Store on Oct. 1. Google bought Fitbit for $2.1 billion in 2019...

September 25, 2024

A Data-Driven Environmental Scan of the Trail and Ultra Coaching Industry

This month, we dig into trends in the growing industry of professional trail and ultra coaching. How many coaches are there? What proportion of runners use their services? Are there trends in the types of services that coaches offer? These questions can be challenging to answer. As small business operators,...

September 25, 2024

Boston man faces $5K fine, drone forfeiture for flight over marathon

A Boston man is facing serious legal consequences after flying a DJI Mavic drone dangerously close to the Boston Marathon finish line in April, prompting a dramatic mid-air interception by law enforcement. The drone, which sparked concerns about public safety, was seized just minutes before the first race finishers crossed...

September 25, 2024

X-BIONIC® Strides Into The North American Market, Launches Industry-first Trail Shoe System

Denver, CO. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Swiss-engineered, science-based performance apparel brand, X-BIONIC®, is proud to announce its launch into North America, alongside the debut of their first ever footwear offering; the TerraSkin trail system. X-Bionic is centralized in the advanced innovation hub of Zurich, Switzerland, under the leadership of Max Lenk, CEO....

September 25, 2024

2024 XTERRA World Championship Preview: A Battle of the Ages

MOLVENO, TRENTINO, ITALY /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 28th XTERRA World Championship returns on September 28, uniting the world's best off-road triathletes for the pinnacle event of the 2024 season. The village of Molveno with just over 1,000 inhabitants located beneath the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Brenta Dolomites in the northern Italian...

September 25, 2024

Fuel Goods and Human Powered Health Partner to Revolutionize Sports Nutrition with Personalized, Direct-to-Athlete Solutions

September 25, 2024 - Asheville, NC/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fuel Goods, the inclusive leader in making sports nutrition accessible and approachable for all people, and Human Powered Health (HPH), the premier human performance testing company, proudly announce a strategic partnership aimed at empowering individuals to be proactive about their health and performance....

September 25, 2024

Las Vegas Marathon Announces Amazon as Presenting Sponsor

LAS VEGAS, Nevada /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Las Vegas Marathon, the premier and city-signature road running event for the city of Las Vegas, has announced Amazon as their presenting sponsor of the Gear Check Program ahead of its inaugural event on Nov. 3, 2024. Each participant will be receiving an...

September 25, 2024

US Trail Running Conference RD Master Class Webinar Highlights Sustainability Initiatives

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Mastering Sustainability, Innovations and Inspirations from Brands was the subject for the eighth webinar in the nine-webinar RD Master Class series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, and was live on Tuesday, August 27. The webinar series is free for all race...