Data shows how athletes logged activities on two legs and two wheels

OLATHE, Kan., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is celebrating both global running day and global cycling day with the release of its running and cycling data reports, highlighting how athletes around the world are recording runs and rides. Whether taking to the trails, roads, mountainsides or their home gyms, the Garmin Connect™ community proved running and cycling activities remain popular globally.

Here are some key takeaways from the past year:

Running data

Garmin runners recorded nearly 13% more indoor and 3% more outdoor running activities. There was also a 23% increase in users who recorded a run and a strength activity in the same week.The average distance ran was 4.82 miles with those aged 50-59 running slightly more per activity on average at 5.1 miles.The average pace per mile was 9:21 for men and 10:11 for women. Runners in Ireland logged the fastest average mile (9:09) followed by those in Portugal and then Italy.Runners logged the most miles in August and typically ran the farthest on Saturdays.The half marathon training plan was the most popular distance trained for using Garmin Coach.The average VO2 max for all Garmin runners was 50 and the average sleep score was 73.

Cycling data

The average bike ride per user was 28.59 miles with cyclists in Italy recording the highest average miles per ride (34.73), followed by those in Belgium and then Spain.Garmin cyclists spent about 115 minutes on average on each ride. They also recorded most of their rides on Sundays and the most popular month of the year for all rides was August.  Garmin cyclists rode an average speed of 14.89 miles per hour (mph) and climbed an average 1,158 feet per ride.The average VO2 max for all Garmin cyclists was 51. Data also indicates that the more miles cyclists recorded each week, the higher their VO2 max was.

Click here to read the entire running data report and here to read the cycling data report.

What athletes love about Garmin

“Living in Seattle, I rely heavily on indoor track training, and the indoor track activity on my Garmin Forerunner® 970 allows me to maintain the same level of pacing precision I expect from GPS outdoors. The consistency my smartwatch provides is critical for getting the most out of every session—no matter where I’m running.”
—Isaiah Harris, Garmin-sponsored 800m runner

“My Edge 850 is a non-negotiable for every training ride. Lately, I have been exploring new ride areas and trails. It’s so important for me to reduce my pause time while training, so I have a screen set on my Edge with a large view of navigation with a couple ride stats, including my ride time and power. Since the navigation on the Edge is so easy to use and read while riding, I can stay on top of my specific training plan and ride like a local in new places. The entire ecosystem on Garmin Connect makes it easy to view my training stats, sleep, and recovery all in one place. One feature I really appreciate is the Altitude Acclimation, which allows me to track my elevation and performance improvements throughout my altitude training. Since I am tracking my training load on my Edge and sleep with my Index™ Sleep Monitor1, I can optimally observe how I balance my training and recovery while at altitude. Every detail counts!”
—Haley Batten, Garmin-sponsored mountain biker

Ready for every run or ride

From casually running and cycling with friends to preparing for their next big race, athletes can count on Garmin products to help them train smarter and go farther. The latest smartwatches – including Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170, Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970, fēnix® 8 Pro and Venu® 4 – are packed with popular health and fitness features to help runners and cyclists of all abilities achieve their goals. Garmin’s cycling collection includes Edge GPS cycling computers with bike-specific mapping and advanced training features, as well as Rally™ pedal-based power meters, Varia™ smart lights and rearview radars that warn of approaching cars and Tacx® indoor smart trainers to help cyclists train smarter year-round.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garmin on social, or follow our blog.   

1 Activity tracking accuracy.

About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Edge, Forerunner, fēnix and Venu are registered trademarks and Garmin Connect, Index, Rally and Varia are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K are available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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VR and simulation-based training tools will equip maintenance teams with the skills needed to meet performance standards in a demanding and rapidly growing sector

AUSTIN, Texas, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Interplay Learning, the leading provider of immersive training for the skilled trades and industrial crafts, has launched a new data center maintenance training catalog. As AI-driven demand for data center capacity accelerates, the industry faces increasing pressure to hire and onboard skilled technicians. Interplay’s simulation-based training helps data center operators ramp up skilled technicians faster while preparing them to safely operate and maintain the complex electrical and cooling systems powering modern data centers.

The new offering combines immersive simulations, expert-led video instruction, assessments, and role-based training to help teams build the electrical, mechanical, cooling, and safety skills needed for mission-critical data center environments. The catalog includes foundational data center training, power and cooling infrastructure courses, safety and security training, and hands-on troubleshooting content covering systems such as CRAC units, chillers, PLCs, and electrical distribution equipment.

“In the data center environment, every second matters,” said Doug Donovan, CEO, Interplay Learning. “As infrastructure becomes more complex, the industry needs more than theoretical training. Technicians need hands-on practice with the systems they’ll operate in the real world. Interplay’s training builds operational capability faster and enables technicians to troubleshoot problems, reinforce critical procedures and develop real experience before they’re put in high-pressure situations.”

Unlike traditional compliance-based training programs, Interplay’s simulation-based approach prepares technicians for the real operational challenges they will face on the job. Through hands-on practice tied to real-world systems and failure scenarios, the training helps teams build troubleshooting confidence, improve decision-making and respond more effectively in high-pressure live environments.

The catalog is designed for teams responsible for uptime, incident response and system reliability across data center environments, supporting the technicians and maintenance professionals who must diagnose issues quickly and keep critical systems running. By helping organizations identify and close critical skills gaps, Interplay’s program supports stronger uptime protection and reduces reliance on external vendors.

The Interplay platform also gives organizations visibility into workforce readiness through reporting and skill tracking tools that help managers monitor progress, validate competencies and support ongoing development. This allows data center operators to standardize training across teams and locations while creating clearer pathways for technician growth and advancement.

To learn more about Interplay Learning, visit interplaylearning.com.

About Interplay Learning

Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades and industrial crafts, now includes Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industrial learning solutions. Leveraging instructor-led training, online simulations, AI, and VR, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk, and increase operational readiness. With over 500,000 people trained, Interplay is shaping the future of workforce development, building better careers and better lives. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.

Recent accolades include TIME’s 2026 America’s Top EdTech Companies, Forbes 2026 America’s Best Startup Employers, the 2025 IACET Instructional Impact Award, 2025 Inc 5000 list, Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500 list, Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, AHR’s 2024 Innovation Award, IACET 2024 Innovation of the Year Award, and NFMT 2024 Vision Awards.

 To learn more about Interplay Learning, visit interplaylearning.com.

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TORONTO, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – OpsGuru, an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, announced today the launch of OpsGuru Agentic Delivery, an AI-native professional services model designed to deliver governed, production-grade AI outcomes for customers at fixed-fee pricing.

The announcement addresses a critical gap in the AI services market. While AI investment has surged over the past two years, the majority of AI projects remain in proof-of-concept, unable to clear the architectural, governance, and execution hurdles required for production deployment. OpsGuru Agentic Delivery is purpose-built to close that gap.

“The gap in AI adoption isn’t the technology, it’s the delivery model. Businesses have access to world-class models and cloud infrastructure, but what they lack is a trusted partner who can take that capability from a whiteboard to a production system on a budget they can defend to their board,” said Ryan Smyth, President & CEO of OpsGuru. “OpsGuru Agentic Delivery is our answer to that problem: governed AI delivery with a fixed fee and human expertise to ensure every system we ship is production-ready and auditable. This is how professional services for AI should work. When we deliver faster, our customers get their outcomes sooner.”

OpsGuru Agentic Delivery gives customers three things the traditional services model cannot: a fixed price before work begins, a production system as the defined deliverable, not a prototype or a report, and a delivery team that combines AWS-certified architects with a governed portfolio of specialized AI agents operating under strict data and security controls. Engagements begin with a fixed-scope Discover phase, typically four to six weeks, that assesses AI opportunities across the customer’s workflows, defines the target architecture, and delivers a fully costed proposal for production. Discover is a standalone, fixed-fee engagement that includes full deliverables.

OpsGuru Agentic Delivery is built on the AWS platform, leveraging AWS security controls, data governance capabilities, and OpsGuru’s validated AWS competencies in AI Services, Migration, and DevOps at every engagement. As an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, OpsGuru brings a level of AWS delivery accountability, earned through certification, customer outcomes, and joint engagement.

With this launch, OpsGuru continues to further expand its AWS Premier Tier partnership into the AI delivery layer, bringing the same rigor and accountability that define its cloud practice to the challenge of getting AI from proof of concept to production. To learn more about OpsGuru Agentic Delivery or to begin a Discover engagement, visit opsguru.com or contact sales@opsguru.com.

About OpsGuru

OpsGuru is North America’s leading AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, specializing in Managed Cloud Operations, Cloud Native Development, Migration and Modernization, Data, and Artificial Intelligence. Holding the AWS Migration, DevOps, Networking, SaaS, and AI Services Competencies, OpsGuru delivers expert guidance and innovative solutions spanning Networking, Big Data, DevOps, Migration, and IoT. Leveraging cutting-edge agentic and generative AI technologies, OpsGuru architects and delivers transformative cloud solutions that drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and ensure robust security—positioning businesses for success in an AI-driven future. The company empowers clients across Financial Services, Energy, Media, Entertainment and Gaming, Utilities, Manufacturing, Sports, and more.

For further information, please contact:
Anita Matte
Senior Director, Marketing
416-845-3235
anita.matte@opsguru.com

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