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16 runninginsight.com © 2018 Formula4media LLC. range of factors from "a tougher quarter" for the run specialty channel, some late product deliveries and a couple of unanticipated quality issues. NATHAN Extends Ragnar Partnership NATHAN has extended its multiyear sponsorship with the Ragnar Relay & Ragnar Trail Series, the largest overnight running relay series in the world. As an exclusive sponsor in the new agreement, NATHAN will be the Official Hydration Accessories, Wearable Lighting and Reflective Partner of Ragnar with on-site presence at every event. For 2018, this includes 35 races in the United States and new events in Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. A veteran sponsor of more than 100 Ragnar races, NATHAN will continue to be the exclusive provider of hydration packs, belts, handhelds and bottles, plus required safety gear—headlamps, active lighting and reflective vests—for all relay and trail races. Products will be available for participants to purchase at races, on the Ragnar website and at retail events with key partners. NATHAN and Ragnar will partner on educational guides, social media promotions, contests and virtual events that further engage with and connect the tight-knit, fun-loving and ever-expanding Ragnar community. n Check Out the Swank from Tifosi Tifosi Optics is introducing a stylish performance sunglass style called Swank. Combining a lifestyle silhouette and a vibrant color palette with many of the same technical features found in the brand's other high performance sports sunglasses, Swank shades feature lightweight, comfortable frames made from Grilamid TR-90. Hydrophilic rubber nose pads offer comfort and grip, while Glide technology helps the frames slide on easily without pulling hair and ensures the glasses stay in place. n RUNNING INSIGHT Running Shorts (continued) Tifosi Swank in Crimson and Onyx with Smoke Red lenses. You can prepare for every detail of your race, but this. On race day, Pristine's got your back...side. www.pristinesprays.com Portable toilet paper spray. Port-o-potty friendly wet wipe alternative.