Running Industry Podcast

Running Industry Podcast brings you news, opinion and analysis on hot topics from the running industry, alongside insight into key events and happenings within the global running landscape. Through our news, Brand Spotlight and In Conversation with shows see us speak to brand owners, startups, marketers and creatives; along with key figures and thought leaders from the industry, we delve deep and find out what makes individuals and companies tick - and how they see the future of the industry and wider running world. The Running Industry Podcast is devised, hosted and produced by Matt Ward, who has a vast and varied background in the running industry over the last two decades. Matt's roles have included brand community management, MC and commentary work, PR management, writing, retailing, coaching, event management and sports marketing.

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Running Industry Podcast #31 - Weekly News

May 18, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 31

Episode #31 of the Running Industry Podcast rounds-up the Weekly News from the running world and the wider running industry.

In this week's news, runners flock to a return to racing at the Reunion 5K as part of the government’s Events Research Programme. The running industry noticed a huge spike in running participation during the Covid pandemic. Red Bull reports that the 2021 Wings for Life World Run has set a record as largest run in history.

The organisers of the Dublin Marathon have said they are ‘quietly confident’ that the race ‘has potential’ to take place later this year. ASICS Europe has reported strong growth and increased profitability. Trail running and outdoor brand MONTANE have launched a running pack that breaks the mould in design and fit. Jogging Buddy have announced that Paul Owen OBE has been appointed to their Board.

In media news Trail Running magazine has announced its 2021 Awards Winners and the BBC has announced a new Diamond League deal. And a runner named Benjamin Pachev has run 5,000m in 14:47, wearing Crocs!

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