Running

5/29/2026 |  How Asics Is Upgrading the Most Popular Running Shoe on Strava (Footwear News) Gel cushioning is still a hallmark of many Asics running shoes, but when the first Novablast was introduced in 2020 the tech was being used in all footwear catering to the sport. A new Gel-less wave was ushered in by the max-cushioned daily trainer with a forefoot pod designed to work like a trampoline, and the series grew to become Asics’ bestselling in the sport and the most popular choice for runners on Strava in 2025.

5/19/2026 |  A Fitting Pace (RUNNING INSIGHT) For nearly a year, Extra Mile Fitness Company co-owner Heather Henderlong was on the hunt for a dynamic gait analysis system to bring into her 14-year-old running store.

5/14/2026 |  Performance Running and Sportstyle Sneakers Fuel Q1 Growth for Asics North America (Footwear News) Asics North America kicked off fiscal 2026 on a high note delivering its fourth consecutive quarterly profit in the first quarter of the year.
On Wednesday, the Japanese athletic company said net sales in North America in the first quarter of 2026 grew 23 percent to 48.2 billion yen (about $305.2 million), up from 39.1 billion yen (about $248.0 million) the same time the prior year due to the strong sales in all categories.

5/11/2026 |  Police Say Ex-Treasurer Stole Over $240K from Volunteer-Run Youth Athletics Club (Athletic Business) Police in Anne Arundel County, Md., report that a former treasurer of a local youth athletics organization has been charged after investigators say she stole more than $240,000 from the volunteer-run group over several years.

4/30/2026 |  Why Adidas Is Sprinting Ahead (Footwear News) Adidas has a lot to be happy about this week — from its major marathon victory and running growth to momentum in its soccer category.
In a conference call to discuss the company’s first quarter earnings on Wednesday, CEO Björn Gulden said the company got off to a “great start” in 2026, its final year of its four-year turnaround plan.