Black Friday - best deals from 50 stores We looked at the playing time of 3,222 players, from 129 different nationalities, who have played in MLS. The aim of our analysis was to identify how the playing time of US and international players h[…]
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Danny McLoughlin
Danny is a sports nut with a particular interest in American football and running. He loves to watch sports as much as he loves to play. Danny was lead researcher on RunRepeat and The PFA’s report into Racial Bias in American football Commentary. His American football and running research has been featured in The Guardian, BBC, New York Times and Washington Post.
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![Fewer Americans in MLS than ever before [Data analysis]](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/post/27822/120-20share20of20minutes20for20us20players-15622545-250.png)
We analysed the head coaches of women’s American football teams between 2011 and 2021 to understand what opportunities are available for female head coaches and who really controls the women’s game. T[…]
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RunRepeat recently surveyed 3,774 gym members and found more than 50% of women have been harassed at the gym while working out. To find out if this problem is isolated to gyms or a wider issue, we sur[…]
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We surveyed 50 journalists from the countries who have qualified for Euro 2020 to get the expert view on how the tournament will unfold. Here’s what they said: Key findings 56% of journalists backed F[…]
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Amid growing calls to boycott the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we surveyed 4,201 people from 120 countries to understand the feelings of the public towards the World Cup next year. You can find the full[…]
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Amid growing calls to boycott the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we surveyed 4,201 people (including 1,002 Brits) to understand the feelings of the public towards the World Cup next year. You can find the[…]
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Amid growing calls from European countries to boycott the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we surveyed 4,201 people (including 1,015 Americans) to understand the general position on the United States Men’s[…]
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Fans have been expressing their fury at clubs after the announcement of the Super League on Sunday. We ran a flash poll to understand if the fury stretches as far as to boycott the Super League games[…]
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![Away teams 41.6% more likely to be shown a red card [Data analysis]](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/post/27298/120-20games20with20a20red20card20for20home20teams20vs20away20teams2028129-13678017-250.png)
To understand the impact that red cards have on American football matches we have collected data from 19,985 games in Europe’s top 5 leagues over the last 10 years. The data below includes games from[…]
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![Red cards down 21.4% in last decade [Analysis of 19,985 games]](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/post/27294/220-202520of20games20with20red20cards-13552385-250.png)
To understand the impact that red cards have on American football matches we have collected data from 19,985 games in Europe’s top 5 leagues over the last 11 years. The data below includes games from[…]
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RunRepeat, in partnership with The Professional Footballers' Association, has analysed 2,073 statements from commentators in 80 football matches from the 2019/20 season. This is the first time a study[…]
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Using data from BuzzSumo, we have curated the 13 most viral sports stories of 2019. These are the stories that captured the imagination of the public on social media across Facebook, Twitter and Reddi[…]
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![185,959 Reviews Say Expensive Trainers Aren't Worth It [Research]](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/post/25771/cheaper20sneakers20are20better20heading-11982356-250.png)
Put your money away! As the price of a pair of trainers goes up, user satisfaction does not increase with it. To the contrary, RunRepeat data suggests that shoppers are more satisfied with cheaper tra[…]
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When you visit the landing page for the Everland Tread Trainer on the Everlane website you are greeted by a bold claim: “A new kind of sneaker brand. On the path to zero impact. The mission: Make the[…]
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![All Eco Trainers Do Is Kill The Planet a Little Bit Slower [Study]](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/post/25614/eco20sneakers20-20chart201-11982105-250.png)
The threat from climate change is greater than ever. Recently a number of sustainable trainers have entered the market. But does anyone actually know what environmental impact their trainers have? It[…]
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![95 Games: Jose Mourinho's Shelf Life [Data Analysis]](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/post/25587/1-win-25-each-season-11982097-250.png)
There’s been a narrative around Jose Mourinho for years now -- the tricky third season. It feels like he repeats the same pattern at every club he goes to. Season 1: Improve the team and win the leagu[…]
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![Black Friday 36.3% More Expensive [Pricing Analysis]](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/post/25504/cheaper20or20more20expensive20than20black20friday20over20time2028429-11982079-250.png)
Is Black Friday the cheapest day to buy stuff? After investigating the two largest markets - clothing and tech - the answer is a firm no. In this pricing analysis study, we analysed 1.4 million prices[…]
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For this study, we analysed 19.6 million results from over 16 thousand marathon races. We recently published our mega-study on the state of running, where we found that the world, and in particular, t[…]
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If you are an Air Force 1 lover and basketball aesthetics make your heart melt, get ready for the LV8 and its higher-than-ever sole. We found it really comfortable to walk around town, and super versa[…]
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The runner past of the retro 998 can be seen everywhere in its breathable structure. Its sporty look features premium quality materials and the famous ABZORB cushioning of the brand. We enjoyed our wa[…]
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New Balance is back with another day-to-day icon that rocks the brand's simple yet stylish vibe. The 996 is a really comfortable pair that bent easily alongside our feet' moves, providing a smooth rid[…]
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Even though the 4th iteration of the 990 series doesn't get as much spotlight as the other versions, we noticed that it sparks interest every time a new limited colorway is released. But even if you g[…]
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A memorable part of Adidas' history, the SL 72 is a very faithful remake of the original 1972 track spike turned casual sneaker. Introduced as a Super Light (SL) runner, we found that this Adidas shoe[…]
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The ever-trendy style of this 80's old hooper is ready to conquer the streets! The Nike Court Vision Low has a clean silhouette that looks wonderful with everything and anything. Its stylish profile f[…]
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The Killshot 2 is ready to bring tennis aesthetics to the city with its killer visuals and clean style. Even though it's another budget shoe from Nike, its durable and high-quality materials definitel[…]
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The P-6000 is here to celebrate Nike's running heritage. Mixing two iconic Air Pegasus models, the Peg 25 and the Peg 2006, this shoe boasts some incredibly trendy Y2K vibes in a retro-futuristic stru[…]
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Converse is back with another incredibly popular model that has created a fuss in the fashion industry. The Run Star Hike features a crazy high platform with a rugged vibe inspired by hiking footwear.[…]
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The Adidas LA Trainer brings a sense of nostalgia from the ‘80s but still looks hot in the 2020s. It is appreciated by several generations and maintains a stellar reputation as a great value-for[…]
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With its well-grounded legacy in the hip-hop and basketball scene, the Air Force 1 07 is an instantly recognisable silhouette. We adore its clean leather profile that can be styled with anything - fro[…]
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An update to the classic All-Star shoe, we found that the Converse Chuck 70 Low Top indeed provides a much better experience. The kick gives off the same vintage vibes but offers amped-up cushioning a[…]
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So often overshadowed by the Samba and Gazelle, we believe that the Adidas Campus 2 is worth your attention. The shoe features an original classic profile that dates back to the 80s. We are obsessed w[…]
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Adidas Forum Low resurrects the original hardwood silhouette from the '80s, and it bursted with anything and everything retro. The velcro strap, a trademark of the Adidas Forum kicks, kept our feet co[…]
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The New Balance 580 is a sporty sneaker with old-school style and modern-day comforts. We couldn't help but be suckered in by the cushy midsole that brought a soft touch to every step while the stabil[…]
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We conclude that the Vans Half Cab is a hot item among skaters because it offered an amazing board feel that made us feel safe as we did those crazy flips and leaps. Like most vulc shoes, we did not f[…]
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Bridging the gap between the OG 990 and the more modernised iterations, the 990 v3 perfectly combines old-school vibes with recent cushioning technologies. We believe that its made-in-US quality and b[…]
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The Classic Leather is easily among the most recognisable from the Reebok sneaker lineup. More than 30 years after it jumped into the footwear scene, the legacy of this heritage-running sneaker lives[…]
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Not all heritage runners end up gathering dust inside our shoe closets. At least not retros as stylish, innovative, and ultra-comfy (as verified in our lab!) as the ASICS Gel Lyte III. We had so much[…]
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The retro looks of the New Balance 530 made us feel like time travellers. Even though its style comes from a very fashionable past, we found that its comfort lives up to the present trainers standards[…]
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We are thrilled to wear the Vans Sk8-Hi MTE-2 because it is our chunky pal for long days when we want to stay comfortable and stylish. Giving us the best of both worlds, these hiking-inspired trainers[…]
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Much like the rest of PUMA’s models featuring the RS cushioning, we verified that the RS-X is a head-turner, thanks to its playful hues and multiple panelings of different materials. Its silhoue[…]
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This iconic silhouette from the Adidas Originals has been a mass favourite since it was first released in the '60s. For us, it is hard to go wrong with its classic style, excellent quality, and variou[…]
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