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THE INSIDE TRACK
🦶 Nike and Hyperice are turning an everyday recovery item into a wearable spa treatment, with detachable pods that cycle through heat and vibration therapy every 15 minutes.
🚴 Trek announced that all its electric mountain bikes will be limited to 20 mph with no throttle, part of new speed limits the company is applying across its e-bike lineup.
🎣 Shimano reported H1 fiscal year 2026 net sales rose 4.1% year-over-year to ¥247,059 million (~$1.56 bn), while net income surged 605.5% to ¥27,950 million (~$177 mm), though operating income declined 3.1% amid global trade policy and geopolitical uncertainties.
💊 A private equity giant is making a $1.2 billion bet on a 55-year-old vitamin brand, with plans to expand its reach across India, the Middle East and China.
PRESS RELEASES
EVENTS
Endurance athlete Esmée Gummer has completed month one of her 5,000km, 99-day run across 77 UK and Ireland cities hosting free community 5k events, covering 1,555km and welcoming 959 participants so far. She is now pursuing a Guinness World Record for most consecutive free 5k events hosted by one person. realbuzz
GIVING
The Feaster Five Road Race has named the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation as a community partner for the 2026 season. The 39th annual event is scheduled for November 26, 2026, in Andover, Massachusetts. Feaster Five Road Race
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Magic Race Swag partnered with Freedom Fighter 5K for a second consecutive year to produce an updated interactive race shirt. The shirt features color-changing and sweat-activated elements tied to the event's 250th anniversary theme. Magic Race Swag
SPONSORSHIPS
The Boston 10K for Women has announced Brooks Running as the Official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor of its 50th running on October 10, 2026. Brooks will provide the official technical race shirt and support the event's weekly Run Club. Boston 10K for Women
JOBS
NEW Denver Colfax Marathon - Race Operations Director
Human Powered Health - Bike Fitter For Performance Lab
Boston Athletic Association - Senior Manager of Public Relations
Treat Public Relations - Public Relations Intern
Rudy Project North America - Customer Service Supervisor
Laurel Innovations - Head Timer
NOBULL - Sr. Associate, Affiliate Marketing
ASICS - Director, Human Resources
MyFitnessPal - Director, Product Management - Head of Cal AI
MyFitnessPal - Manager, Engineering - Subscription Growth
Arc’teryx - Specialty Sales Manager, Footwear - NAM
New Balance - Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)
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