• Crazy Creek announces launch of AirLounger and Canoe IV chair

    Crazy Creek Products, a pioneer in portable outdoor seating, is proud to announce the launch of two new products — the AirLounger and the Canoe IV chairs. With these latest innovations, Crazy Creek continues its mission to provide outdoor enthusiasts with high-performance gear designed for comfort, durability, and convenience.

  • Rossmönster and IWS Sales Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Premium Adventure Trucks to Market

    Rossmönster, the leader in purpose-built adventure vehicles, and IWS Sales , a premier provider of high-quality motorcoaches and performance vehicles, are excited to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration will see IWS Sales become an official distributor of Rossmönster’s renowned adventure trucks.

  • EDELRID, Nomadix join Grassroots Outdoor Alliance

    Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this month welcomes two new manufacturers to its national vendor partner network, climbing and outdoor equipment manufacturer EDELRID North America and multi-purpose outdoor gear manufacturer Nomadix. Their addition brings the number of Grassroots vendor partners to 64.

  • Weekend of Records – Weekend Round Up

    So much has happened over the past few days, it is hard to know where or how to start this round up! James Rhodes brings you the highlights of an action packed week. It feels remis to start anywhere other than the Barcelona Half Marathon. Whilst we are becoming accustomed to an ever-increasing frequency of The post Weekend of Records – Weekend Round Up appeared first on Fast Running.

  • 10 fastest UK parkrun times on 15th February (2025)

    Lauren Heyes and Alex Lennon ran the fastest parkrun times in the UK this week (Saturday 15th Feburary) Our weekly parkrun top ten is now sponsored by the Coggiola Endurance Centre, a residential coaching and performance facility in the Italian Alps. Follow on Instagram for more updates in the new future.  It was another quick weekend The post 10 fastest UK parkrun times on 15th February (2025) appeared first on Fast Running.

  • Healy breaking records again – Irish roundup

    To start the week Lindie Naughton brings us all the Irish endurance action and news from the weekend just gone (Monday 17th February). Sarah Healy again produed the performance of the weekend indoors when she finished second in the 1500m at the Keely Klassic in Birmingham on Saturday (February 15). Almost incidentally, Healy’s time of The post Healy breaking records again – Irish roundup appeared first on Fast Running.

  • 25 Women To Watch in 2025

    More so than most industries, running specialty is literally run by women – as retailers, brand execs, ambassadors and athletes. Compiling a list of the 25 Women to Watch in 2025 was quite the challenge for Running Insight editors and the...

  • Rising Stars

    Aremarkable thing happened as Rick Wilhelm, VP–U.S. specialty retail accounts at Brooks, was announcing the recipients of the brand’s Run Happy Rising Star Awards during The Running Event in Austin, TX, last November. All five of the...

  • A Run With Sharon Barbano

    One of the most critical roles in the success of running shoe brands is getting that brand’s message out clearly and completely. Communication won’t make a bad shoe good, but a lack of it can shoot down the success of a great shoe....

  • Hear This Now!

    Run specialty is rich with talented women who shape the professional and innovative landscape of the industry. As they deftly reimagine their roles as owners, outfitters and everything in between, run specialty’s women craft more diverse and...

  • Designing for Her

    Brands are (finally) paying attention to the unique behaviors, preferences and motivations shaping the female running market. MakerSights’ recently released Female Runners Report sheds light on what women runners care about and highlights...

  • Millrose Magic & European Racing – Weekend Round Up

    As another busy weekend draws to a close, James Rhodes brings you the racing highlights from the track.  The Millrose Games seems unlike any other indoor meeting. There are no wave lights, the officials are in tuxedos, it’s a comparatively intimate venue. Perhaps it is the combination of this alongside its history, its prestige, its The post Millrose Magic & European Racing – Weekend Round Up appeared first on Fast Running.

  • National records for everyone – Irish round-up

    To start the week Lindie Naughton brings us all the Irish endurance action and news from the weekend just gone (Monday 10th February). At the Millrose Games in  New York on Saturday (February 8), all three Irish athletes in action set new national records. The best result came from Sarah Healy who not only finished The post National records for everyone – Irish round-up appeared first on Fast Running.

  • 10 fastest UK parkrun times on 8th February (2025)

    Chelsea Baker and Edward Buck ran the fastest parkrun times in the UK this week (Saturday 8th February) Our weekly parkrun top ten is sponsored by the Coggiola Endurance Centre, a residential coaching and performance facility in the Italian Alps. Follow on Instagram for more updates in the new future.  Chelsea Baker sits at the The post 10 fastest UK parkrun times on 8th February (2025) appeared first on Fast Running.

  • Melissa Courtney-Bryant’s American Adventure

    What is better than running one of the best races of your career? Getting the opportunity to do the same the next weekend. On the eve of a Millrose Games debut, James Rhodes spoke to Melissa Courtney-Bryant about two races over fifteen laps and what might come later this season. For almost eight years, there The post Melissa Courtney-Bryant’s American Adventure appeared first on Fast Running.

  • Competing This Week (w/c 4 February)

    With the indoor season in full swing, details of athletes competing in World Indoor Tour meetings this week and weekend are set out below. Czech Indoor Gala Tuesday 4 February Elliot Giles (Mile) Innes FitzGerald (3000m) Full Entry Lists Gran Premio Ciudad de Valencia (Spain) Friday 7 February Callum Dodds (800m) Ava Lloyd (1500m) Tom The post Competing This Week (w/c 4 February) appeared first on Fast Running.

  • Irish records indoors and excellence over 10 miles

    To start the week Lindie Naughton brings us all the Irish endurance action and news from the weekend just gone (Monday 23rd February). A total of 4,607 Irish club athletes ran over the non-metric distance of ten miles in two exceptional races on Sunday. In Dungarvan, Co Waterford Fearghal Curtin of Youghal AC  produced — The post Irish records indoors and excellence over 10 miles appeared first on Fast Running.

  • Brilliant in Boston & Much More – Weekend Round Up

    The indoor season is well and truly underway, with the first few days of February witnessing some spectacular performances. James Rhodes brings you the highlights in the Weekend Round Up. The New Balance Indoor Grand Prix often delivers memorable performances, and this year’s edition was no different. The third stop of the World Indoor Grand The post Brilliant in Boston & Much More – Weekend Round Up appeared first on Fast Running.

  • Verde Brand Communications takes the wheel for Rossmönster adventure truck and van PR efforts

    Verde Brand Communications, a leading agency specializing in outdoor and active lifestyle industries, has been appointed as the public relations agency of record for Rossmönster, effective immediately. Verde will work closely with Rossmönster to showcase their innovative approach to adventure truck and adventure van builds to help highlight the brand's commitment to enabling unforgettable outdoor experiences.

  • Shifting media series: new outdoor & active lifestyle publications you should know about

    Change is constant in the media landscape, with revenue models, staffing structures, and algorithms never at a standstill. Unfortunately, this has led to several consolidations and downsizing of in-house editorial teams in recent years. From these challenging times, many of our industry veteran journalist friends have seen an opportunity to return to their roots and create new core and boutique publications with an enhanced editorial direction.