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December 13, 2023
Lance Armstrong Reveals Secret to Passing Drug Tests
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has explained how he was able to evade detection for using performance-enhancing drugs in competition, before his sporting career came to a crashing halt. The 52-year-old athlete's reputation and legacy were tarnished after it emerged that he had used performance-enhancing drugs for much of his career....
December 13, 2023
Today’s Plan Announces Closure
Training & coaching platform Today’s Plan has announced they’ll be closing early next year. The Australian-based company has long been the chief competitor to TrainingPeaks, especially for coaches and high-performance teams. Numerous Tour de France teams have used the platform over the years (including currently), as well as many other...
December 12, 2023
Fitbit hit with $11m fine in Australia after misleading customers over returns and warranties
The tech company Fitbit will have to pay an $11m fine in Australia after misleading consumers about smartwatches and fitness trackers that were not fit for purpose. The federal court issued the penalty against the US firm on Tuesday after it admitted making false, misleading or deceptive claims to 58...
December 12, 2023
Who Will Run the Malibu Triathlon?
The Malibu Triathlon remains in uncertain status as the Malibu City Council adjourned without awarding a race permit last night, leaving two groups — Super League Triathlon, who acquired the rights to the race in 2020, and the Zuma Foundation, led by former owner of the race Michael Epstein —...
December 12, 2023
Why Running Brands Are Signing College Athletes Who Can’t Race in Their Gear
It’s been a long time coming, but with an estimated 17 percent of all NCAA Division I athletes signing promotional deals to profit off their “name, image, and likeness” (NIL) in 2022, the era of stringently enforced amateurism in college sports seems to finally be over. To be fair, with...
December 12, 2023
Nike Opens a Store in Tokyo That’s Dedicated to the City’s Running Community
Nike Ginza is the athletic giant’s new retail outpost, which is open now and is located in downtown Tokyo’s busy shopping district. Nike stated this area is also the home to a passionate running community. The store —which spans 12,765 square feet — utilizes its Nike Rise concept, one that is...
December 11, 2023
Ikea Enters Fitness With At-Home Workout Collection
Ikea, best known for its budget-friendly furniture and decor, is capitalizing on the rising consumer trend toward health and fitness with plans to launch a limited 19-piece at-home workout collection that gives a new definition to “functional fitness.” Dubbed the Dajlien (‘Daily’) collection, Ikea says its upcoming fitness product line...
December 11, 2023
Spanish elite runner sacrifices result to aid Kenyan runner
In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship at the 2023 Generali Málaga Marathon in Spain on Sunday, Ricardo Rosado of Madrid, poised to become the first Spanish finisher, sacrificed a top-five finish to assist his competitor, Evans Kimtai Kiprono of Kenya, in crossing the finish line. As Rosado approached the final...
December 8, 2023
Sportswear Brand Castore Lands $184M Investment
Sportswear brand and digital platform Castore has secured a £145 million ($184 million) investment in a round led by Raine Partners, a firm specializing in media, entertainment and sports. The apparel brand has an ecommerce site as well as two shops in its headquarters in Liverpool and London and reports...
December 8, 2023
Lululemon Expects to Launch Men’s Shoes in First Quarter of 2024
After officially entering the footwear game in early 2022 with a sneaker designed specifically for the needs of female athletes, Lululemon is ready to expand the category to include men. On the company’s third-quarter earnings conference call with analysts on Thursday evening, Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald announced that the company...