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September 26, 2023
Malibu Triathlon Gets Green Light from Malibu City Council After Threat From Tidewater Goby
The Malibu City Council voted to allow the triathlon to go ahead this weekend after the fate of the event was in question over permitting issues as a result of an altered course that was designed as a way to protect an endangered fish species that have taken residence in...
September 22, 2023
Former Planet Fitness CEO ‘Blindsided’ by Ouster as Gym Chain’s Stock Sinks
Chris Rondeau, who resigned as CEO of Planet Fitness last week in a stunning move, was reportedly “seriously blinded” by the board’s decision to request that he step down. The move, which surprised employees and investors, has caused shares of Planet Fitness to plummet nearly 20%, hitting a 52-week low....
September 22, 2023
One man’s quest to end cheating in virtual cycling
Pollastri was riding in his basement on Zwift, a multiplayer virtual training program that lets cyclists train together at home. He’d been riding in the Zwift Racing League, the largest competition on the platform, against riders all over the world. Pollastri is a self-described data freak, so on the heels of...
September 21, 2023
Adidas Opens USD137 Million Automated Distribution Center in China’s Suzhou
Adidas has opened its automated distribution center in the Chinese city of Suzhou after spending about CNY1 billion (USD137 million) on the project, making it the German sportswear giant's largest investment in China in the past five years. The center, covering an area of 139,000 square meters, is highly automated...
September 21, 2023
Shimano recalls 760,000 Hollowtech road cranks after receiving 4,500 incident reports
Shimano says 760,000 11-speed Hollowtech road cranksets will need to be inspected for signs of delamination. The affected cranks — Dura-Ace and Ultegra models manufactured prior to July 2019 — can separate and break; the company has received reports of 4,519 incidents of cranksets separating, and six reported injuries, including...
September 20, 2023
Adidas and National Geographic Reunite for Aurora Borealis-Themed Collaboration
Adidas and National Geographic are reuniting for a second nature-inspired collection. On Sept. 27, the athletic brand will team up again with the magazine on a capsule line inspired by the lights of the Aurora Borealis. FN
September 20, 2023
Running on Social Media
There are many reasons to be grateful for social media as a runner. The first is — as I described above — the consolidation of community. I have no doubt that the access to one another that social media facilitates has grown the sport. It permits us to build friendships,...
September 20, 2023
Apparel 50 2023
Nike retains its position as the world's most valuable apparel brand with a brand value of USD 31.3 billion, despite a 6% decrease, according to Brand Finance's 2023 report. Brand Directory
September 19, 2023
Samsung and the University of Michigan team up on smartwatch technology for runners
ESSI announced a research partnership with Samsung Electronics on smartwatch technology. Together, the two companies are looking to help runners manage their health and physical activity, and to provide them with more reliable and accurate data. The eight-month long study, in which participant enrollment and data collection have already begun, is being overseen by...
September 19, 2023
Endangered fish endangers Malibu Triathlon
This year's Malibu Triathlon appeared bound for cancellation Tuesday due to a combination of a flooded underpass, an endangered fish and concerns about proper public notification about a change in the race route. But the Malibu Planning Commission on Monday may have doomed the event by rejecting a needed permit....