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March 1, 2021
Unique race venues in running history
Races don't have to stick to the track, trails or road – a paring garage, a mall, or even a helipad will do. Canadian Running
March 1, 2021
Fox wins critical round in long-running patent fight with SRAM
In 2015, SRAM sued RaceFace (which Fox had acquired in 2014) for infringing on two of its chainring patents. Several other brands offering similar chainrings had agreed to license the X-Sync technology from SRAM, but RaceFace took it to court. Bicycle Retailer
March 1, 2021
NOBULL, CrossFit Ink Three-Year Games Title Sponsor, Apparel, Footwear Deal
After months-long speculation as to who would be the new title sponsor of the CrossFit Games, CrossFit announced a three-year minimum deal with NOBULL to be not only title sponsor of the Games but Official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor of CrossFit. Morning Chalk Up
February 26, 2021
Singapore Marathon no longer in the running for Abbott World Marathon Majors
The IRONMAN Group’s independence from Wanda Sports, following its sale, means that IRONMAN’s Singapore Marathon is no longer on the table to be a Abbott World Marathon Majors event. Endurance Biz
February 26, 2021
The Case for Running ‘Naked’: Ditch the Electronics for a Happier, Healthier Run
Most runners make their strides weighed down by watches, cellphones, iPods, and a whole assemblage of other smart wearables. But sometimes it’s better to hit the trail “naked” - without the distraction of gadgets. GearJunkie
February 26, 2021
Fox Factory Sees Q4 Sales Climb 41 Percent
Reported were a 44.6% increase in Specialty Sports Group sales and a 38.7% increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales. Sales increased 41.2% to $262.4 million, compared to $185.9 million in the same period last fiscal year. SGB Media
February 25, 2021
A Chicago gym saw dozens of COVID-19 cases after infected people attended HIIT classes without masks
In one week in August, 55 who attended exercise classes at a Chicago gym contracted COVID-19 after only less than a quarter of gym-goers wore masks during their workouts, and almost none socially distanced. Business Insider
February 25, 2021
The dos and don’ts of Strava
If you’re new to Strava, there are a few dos and don’ts you should know about. In fact, even if you’ve used Strava for years, it’s worth reviewing these dos and don’ts (specifically the don’ts, just to make sure you’re not doing anything that might annoy your followers). Canadian Running Magazine
February 25, 2021
Wolverine World Wide Predicts Robust Return To Double-Digit Growth In 2021
In the fourth quarter ended January 2, sales reached $509.6 million, down 16.1 percent year-over-year. Wolverine said sales were significantly better than the company expected. Wall Street’s consensus estimate had been $479 million. SGB Media
February 25, 2021
Fabletics launches at-home fitness app
Fabletics, which was co-founded by actress Kate Hudson as an e-commerce site in 2013 and now operates 50 stores nationwide, is offering a new fitness app called Fabletics FIT. The app provides access to hundreds of digital experiences, including on-demand workouts and meditations. Chain Store Age