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Fitness, Philanthropy And Technology Have Come Together For A Good Cause

This is a guest post by Mike McKenna, the Channel Development Manager for Blackbaud’s everydayhero where he works with nonprofits to develop peer-to-peer fundraising programs. Mike has 19 years of professional experience that spans from corporate finance to sports marketing. He started his career in Hong Kong while earning a Master’s Degree in Marketing from […]

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Meet Moov Now, A Personal Trainer Inside A Wearable

Do you have a wearable, but do not know what to do with the data? Perhaps the reason you have not opted to buy a wearable is that you cannot see how simple data like counted steps and heart rate will actually help you in your workouts? Well, now is your time to strike while […]

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Spotify Now Plays Music Based On A Runner’s Tempo

Ever gotten tired mid-way through a run when the perfect song with just the right tempo starts playing and along comes that second wind?  Well Spotify believes runners should have the perfect song tempo for their entire run, and has developed new features that will have them motivated from start to finish. Earlier this week, […]

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Spanish Startup Beat Your Mark Builds Community for Endurance Athletes

The various, non-mainstream sports tend to be factionalized. These sports work virtually independent of others, where they comprise their own communities. From the uber-elite athlete, like an ultramarathoner, down to the avid runner, there’s a commonality that does exist, when it comes to looking for that next challenge to individually push themselves. Of those that […]

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How Big Data Aids Marathon Runners

People like to run. It’s a common sight nowadays to see somebody out jogging in the cool early morning hours or working up a sweat on a treadmill in the gym. Running can keep people in shape, but it’s far from easy. An all too familiar story is of somebody making a New Year’s resolution to start running, […]

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