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March 14, 2024
Cyclists fought cougar with ‘bare hands’ for almost an hour before pinning it to ground to save friend
A group of cyclists in their 50s and 60s were forced to battle with a wild cougar when it jumped on their friend's face while they were on the Washington state trail last month. The five cyclists had to wrestle with the mountain cat for 45 minutes trying to pry it off 60-year-old Keri...
March 14, 2024
Inside Brooks’ CEO Transition: How Company Vet Dan Sheridan Plans to Engage New Consumers, Tackle New Markets
With Jim Weber‘s upcoming departure from Brooks, incoming chief executive officer Dan Sheridan has some big shoes to fill. The running industry — Weber included — believes the exec is the right person for the job. On March 12, Brooks announced that Weber was stepping down as CEO after 23 years. Sheridan, currently the Brooks president and chief operating...
March 13, 2024
‘The ticking timebomb’ – who will get the touchscreen Barkley Marathons watch?
“In the Barkley Marathons the athletes are not allowed to rely on technology. It is map and compass time," according to race creator Lazarus Lake. "They need to know the time to make cutoffs so each runner is issued a cheap Walmart watch set to race time on 24 hour mode....
March 13, 2024
Saucony and Claima Launch New Orleans-Inspired Sneaker
Following the release of the Claima x Saucony 3D Grid Hurricane “Claim A Seat” last fall, the pair have a fresh take on the silhouette. The design aims to “inspire and fund the next wave of BIPOC entrepreneurs.” The Massachusetts-based athletic brand and the independent creative agency just launched a new 3D...
March 13, 2024
Adidas North America Revenue Falls 25% In Q4
Adidas reported fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday that showcase the challenges the German sportswear giant continues to face amid the fallout from discontinuing its Yeezy line. Revenue for the three months ending Dec. 31 fell 8% to €4.8 billion ($5.2 billion based on current exchange rates) with a net loss of €359 million ($393...
March 13, 2024
On’s Co-CEO Says Paris Olympics Will Help Grow Brand Awareness
Despite a surprising loss in Q4, On Holding is looking towards the future, with a special focus on the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. In the fourth quarter, the Swiss running shoe brand posted a net sales increase in Q4 of 21.9 percent to 447.1 million Swiss francs. Sales came in around 1.5 percent...
March 12, 2024
Firearms to protect athletes in the Olympic Village?
Security is crucial to the organisation of the Games. At least 35,000 police officers will be deployed on the opening day, but there will also be the need to secure the various host cities, the various venues where the competitions will take place and any potential targets for terrorist attacks....
March 12, 2024
She’s 12. She runs an under-3-hour marathon. And she’s prepping for the 2028 Olympics
The 5-foot-tall sixth-grader placed second among all girls and women at the Ventura Marathon in February when she ran the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours 58 minutes, averaging less than 7 minutes per mile. Her goal this year is to run the fastest recorded marathon for a 12-year-old of either gender — she's...
March 12, 2024
ClassPass Expands Into Food & Beverage in Holistic Wellness Play
ClassPass has unveiled its latest innovation: the integration of food and beverage options into its bookable experiences. With tens of thousands of studios, gyms and spas already on the platform, ClassPass is now introducing ways for its members to refuel after workouts or wellness visits. ClassPass was acquired by Mindbody...
March 11, 2024
Lance Armstrong’s Next Ventures targets $100M 2nd fund
Famed cyclist-turned-GP Lance Armstrong is targeting $100 million for Next Ventures’ second fund. The new fund is San Francisco-based Next Ventures’ first raise in nearly five years. Its predecessor, a 2019 vintage fund that had targeted $75 million, closed on $50 million with an additional $10 million in special purpose vehicles....