Glasses on the run Newsletter #44

Hi,

I hope you are all well and will enjoy this short selection of stories.

What was interesting in the business of running

An analysis of the changing smartwatch market. A number of brands have dropped support for iOS in recent years. That has reduced the competition that Apple Watch faces in that space, ultimately ending up with less options for consumers. (CNET)

New Balance recorded $6.5 billion in sales in 2023 - a 23% growth from 2022. (Footwear News)

Asics released the results of its Gender Exercise Gap Study (SGB Online). And more about Asics - here is a case study of its attempts at mass producing personalised running shoes, using 3D technology. (3ds.com)

An interview with ultra runner Anton Krupicka. (Run by Outside Online)

And finally, Strava has launched fitness tracking for dogs. Running (and cycling) with dogs seems to be getting more popular, so I guess that makes sense. (Bike Mag) And some Strava art. (Global Cycling Network)

Thank you for reading,

Momchil