Global technology brand Garmin are gearing up for their second year collaboration with the UK’s biggest mass participation running event series, Great Run. The three-year partnership covers all Great Run events across the country for both adults and children including the Simplyhealth Great Newham London Run, Europe’s biggest 10K - the Simplyhealth Great Manchester … [Read more...]
Garmin® introduces the Forerunner 645 Music, a GPS running watch with integrated music and Garmin Pay contactless payments
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Forerunner® 645 Music, a GPS running watch with integrated music that gives athletes the freedom to enjoy their favorite tunes on a run or during a workout without having to take a phone along. Additionally, when in need of a bottle of water or a quick bite to eat, it’s Garmin … [Read more...]
Rushmere hits the back of the net as Intersport House of Sport lands in time for Christmas
International sports retailer Intersport has officially opened its first new ‘concept’ superstore at Rushmere Shopping Centre, confirming an investment of £350,000 and creating 12 new jobs in Craigavon. The world’s largest multi-brand sportswear and sporting equipment retailer’s new 4,500 sq. ft. store is located adjacent to Debenham’s and H&M on Rushmere’s south … [Read more...]
Garmin® debuts its first dive computer, the Descent Mk1, featuring surface GPS in a sleek, everyday wearable design
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), has announced the Descent™ Mk1, a dive computer offering surface GPS positioning with rich colour mapping. Designed for recreational, technical and free divers, the Descent Mk1 allows divers to plan their underwater adventure right on the watch and use GPS waypoints to automatically mark dive entry and exit … [Read more...]
Garmin® and Disney bring motivation and imagination to the playground with the introduction of the vívofit® jr. 2 activity tracker for kids featuring Disney, Star Wars and Marvel
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the vívofit jr. 2 activity tracker1 for kids with Disney, Star Wars and Marvel-themed bands and mobile app adventures. Featuring designs of kids’ favorite characters including Minnie Mouse, BB-8TM and Marvel Avengers, each band theme offers a corresponding mobile app adventure where children can … [Read more...]
How It’s Made: Recycled Water Bottles To Clothes
Ethical fashion is on the rise and using recycled materials for clothing is becoming increasingly popular. Gone are the days of rough recycled fabrics and itchy fleeces; activewear made using recycled plastic bottles and featuring super soft materials and advanced sports technology is here to save the day. We all know why environmentally friendly manufacture is important, but … [Read more...]
Introducing the Wetsleeve: A Breakthrough in Comfortable, Wearable Hydration
A game-changer in daily fitness is born with the launch of Wetsleeve, an innovative and patented lightweight hydration solution worn right on the forearm. It makes hydration seamless and effortless — users can drink from the wrist without breaking their athletic momentum. Athletes and outdoor enthusiasts no longer have to carry around bottles or wear bulky and … [Read more...]
ASICS takes fast to another level with launch of FlyteFoam™ Fast Series & ASICS Pace Academy on Runkeeper
ASICS launches the FlyteFoam™ Fast Series: NOOSA FF™, GEL-DS TRAINER™ 22 and a colour-updated DynaFlyte™, to bring the FlyteFoam experience to runners who want to feel faster. Powered by ASICS’ patented [1] FlyteFoam midsole technology, the FlyteFoam Fast Series caters to runners across a broad range foot types and running styles. In addition, ASICS is expanding its support … [Read more...]
Brita Launches Fill & Go Active
Summer is on the way and BRITA are here to keep you hydrated whether you’re hitting the gym, running in the park or going on an active adventure, with the launch of the new BRITA fill & go Active. . The BRITA fill & go Active gives you a durable and practical water filter bottle that can keep up with your active and healthy lifestyle. The practical new design … [Read more...]
Performance footwear from Regatta Great Outdoors keep your feet protected and comfortable in the outdoors
This season, Regatta Great Outdoors have new and improved technical footwear to keep your feet protected and comfortable in the outdoors as well as introducing stylish and functional lifestyle footwear options for everyday adventures. For performance footwear Regatta Great Outdoors have a great selection of shoes for outdoor exploring across any terrain in dry or … [Read more...]