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May 25, 2021
After 21 runners died during an ultramarathon, will the endurance sport look inward and explore whether it has become too extreme?
Critics have argued that some of these races have begun to blur the lines between the rugged and the reckless, and in the process, shifted the definition of an endurance race from conquering long distances to surviving the elements. NYT
May 25, 2021
US advises against travel to Japan as Olympics approach
The US State Department has warned US citizens not to travel to Japan, citing the country’s high level of Covid-19 infections. The travel advisory comes less than two months before the Olympics are set to begin on the 23rd July and places Japan alongside nations that Americans are recommended to avoid...
May 24, 2021
The Rise of The Ultra Athletes: Why More Women Are Signing Up Now Than Ever
Female athletes are killing it right now, and nowhere is that more apparent than with long-distance endurance races. But why are more women signing up and why now? Women's Health
May 24, 2021
A shepherd saved six runners from extreme weather during deadly ultra-marathon in China
A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer (62-mile) race on Saturday. According to China National Radio, Zhu Keming was grazing his sheep near the high-altitude Huanghe Shilin Mountain in Gansu...
May 24, 2021
Final IRONMAN Triathlon Competitor, a COVID Nurse, Crosses Finish Line At 4 am
The final IRONMAN race athlete, Sue Richardson, a COVID-19 nurse from Virginia Beach, crossed the finish line at 4 a.m. on Monday morning as crews were breaking down the race setup and all of the race officials had gone home. News on 6
May 24, 2021
European private equity firm acquires Stromer
Naxicap Partners, a European private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Stromer, the Swiss-based e-bike brand. Details of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary approvals. Stromer was founded in 2009. It merged with BMC in 2011 and then with new investment it separated from BMC in 2016....
May 24, 2021
Peloton To Break Ground For First U.S. Facility This Summer
The at-home fitness company announced plans to build its first U.S. factory for $400 million, adding to its third-party manufacturers in Asia and acquired U.S. businesses. Plans for the Ohio facility come after complaints of month-long shipping delays and a string of investments focused on meeting demand. Peloton reported its first...
May 23, 2021
Why Aren’t Races Requiring Vaccination?
The Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon are making triumphant returns this fall. Neither is requiring vaccination for participants. NY Times
May 23, 2021
21 runners dead after ‘disastrous weather’ hits ultra-marathon in China
Twenty-one people were killed after hail, freezing rain and high winds hit runners taking part in a 100-kilometre cross-country mountain race in China. Among the dead in Gansu province were elite Chinese long-distance runners, local media reported. The 42
May 20, 2021
Study finds that 28 per cent of runners started during the pandemic
A recent study from RunRepeat found that 28 per cent of current runners got started in the sport during the pandemic. The study surveyed close to 4,000 individuals, and it found out more about these new runners and what they want out of running. Read more on Canadian Running