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May 22, 2023
Why Is YouTube Obsessed with Running Marathons on Zero Training?
Last year, Nate Buchanan of Kara and Nate, which boasts 3.5 million subscribers, documented himself running 26.2 miles from the city of Marathon to Athens, Greece, without training. Natacha Oceane, 1.62 million subscribers, has two separate videos of her running a 50K as well as twenty-four hours without training. As...
May 19, 2023
Just one run changes how your brain reacts to food, new study shows
Going out for just one run can curb your appetite while also heightening your response to food cues in parts of your brain, according to a new study published in the journal Human Brain Mapping. Running Mag
May 19, 2023
Giant Group reports 9.6% drop in sales for Q1
The Giant Group has reported a 9.6% drop in sales for Q1, citing inventory levels in the European and North American markets as well as the higher year-on-year comparison base as the reason. The Taiwanese company’s sales in Europe and North America were impacted by higher inventories of entry-level and...
May 18, 2023
Strava and Nike tie-up to reach 300+ million athletes worldwide
Strava has today announced a partnership with Nike that will, for the first time, give members the ability to track and share their activity, inspiration and community across both company’s platforms. Later this summer, millions of Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club users will be able to upload their...
May 18, 2023
Lululemon Makes Minority Investment in Samsara Eco
Announced Thursday, the athleticwear brand made a minority investment in Australian start-up Samsara Eco, a company that has a patented enzymatic process which breaks down high-performance nylon and polyester polymer blends for use as new fibers. Details were not disclosed but Lululemon is the first equity apparel partner in Samsara...
May 17, 2023
New film follows a Wisconsin ultra runner’s quest on the Pacific Crest Trail
Ultra runner Timothy Olson set a world record when he ran 2,650 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021. The Amherst, Wisconsin, native's journey along the way was documented by a film crew. It took an average of 50 miles a day for 52 consecutive days. The "Mirage" film...
May 17, 2023
When too much exercise is bad for your heart
A growing body of science, including a new report of the health of almost 1,000 longtime runners, cyclists, swimmers and triathletes, finds that years of heavy endurance training and competition may contribute to an increased chance of developing atrial fibrillation, especially in men. The Washington Post
May 17, 2023
Wahoo Fitness Founder Buys Company Back from Banks
Wahoo’s business was doing well pre-pandemic, and then as the pandemic set in, their business exploded with sales. Like most indoor training companies, they couldn’t make stuff fast enough. Though, prices didn’t rise – they stayed as-is. Enter Rhone Equity in June 2021, with an agreement to take a majority...
May 16, 2023
Brompton secures £19 million investment and will use money to ‘be more ambitious’
Brompton, the iconic British folding bike company, has secured £19 million in investment from BGF. The bike manufacturer's accounts, published on Companies House earlier this year, show that turnover increased 40% to £106.9m ($128.7m) in the year up to 31 March 2022, up from £76.1m ($91.6m) Yahoo Sports
May 16, 2023
On’s First Quarter Profits Surge With 78 Percent Revenue Gain
On Holding AG’s profits tripled in the first quarter on strong margin improvement and 78 percent sales growth. The Swiss running brand’s results easily topped analyst targets. Strength was seen across regions, channels and product groups. Sales of CHF 420.2 million ($470mm) topped Wall Street’s consensus target of CHF 382.3...
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