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Peloton’s gift of US$ 100,000 will fund the high-quality, year-round 261 Education Program for 30 new women leaders and coaches of 261 Fearless women’s running groups, supporting the growth of existing clubs in the U.S., UK and Germany, as well as the establishment of a new running club in Canada.

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