Running

12/19/2024 |  Can Nike’s New $90 Sneaker Compete With Asics and New Balance? (Footwear News) Nike is setting its sights on the budget Y2K-era runner market with a new sneaker release that readers can expect to see plenty of in the new year.
Recently circulated on social media is the Nike V5 Rnr, a new-yet-familiar-looking silhouette that should appeal to fans of the sporty 2000s aesthetic. Visually similar to the trending Nike V2K Run and its inspiration, the Zoom Vomero 5, the upcoming V5 Rnr simplifies things for a more streamlined — and wallet friendly — sneaker. 

12/16/2024 |  Britain's Olympic triathlon champ Yee to make marathon debut in London (Reuters Sports) LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee plans to run the 2025 TCS London Marathon in what would be his debut at the 42.2-kilometre distance, adding another sporting accomplishment to his glittering resume.

12/13/2024 |  Inside Altra’s Collaboration Strategy — Starting With Its Roa Partnership (Footwear News) Altra is not a frequent collaborator. So when the performance-focused brand works closely with another company, the result is going to stand out.
Available now is Altra‘s collaborative Timp 5 GTX trail running shoe with Roa, an Italian footwear and apparel brand with a focus on hiking that doesn’t skimp on style. 

11/27/2024 |  UW Track Athletes, Local Running Community Want Bigger Track at Planned Indoor Practice Facility (Athletic Business) The running community in Madison, Wis., is urging the University of Wisconsin to reconsider plans for the track portion of a new indoor practice facility on campus. 
According to WPR, the new $285 million facility, which will replace the former Camp Randall Memorial Sports Facility, will feature a much smaller indoor track than the previous facility. 

11/26/2024 |  Is Nike Ready for a Major Comeback in Running? (Footwear News) It’s no secret that Nike has struggled to win in the red-hot running category as of late, and has lost ground to the likes of Hoka, On and Brooks. But with a new strategy for run revealed and a strong presence at The Running Event (TRE) last week, could Nike get back on track? Industry insiders believe the answer is yes.