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December 1, 2020
Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run: Virtual Raises Near Quarter of a Million Dollars for Girls On The Run
NEW YORK - Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run, the popular and award-winning fall race, raised over $230,000 for Girls on the Run in the first year of their partnership together. Gourdy’s had an initial goal of raising $50,000 for the nonprofit through the Virtual Run, but was able to raise this goal...
November 30, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Adds Bluetooth® Headphone Connectivity on NordicTrack, ProForm and Freemotion Equipment
(LOGAN, Utah, December 1, 2020) — iFit, the patented, interactive, connected fitness platform, adds Bluetooth® headphone connectivity on all iFit-enabled equipment, such as NordicTrack, ProForm and Freemotion treadmills, cycles, elliptical and rowers. All brands of Bluetooth headphones are compatible. With this feature, iFit members using the embedded tablet on their...
November 30, 2020
Kilian Jornet’s 24-Hour Attempt Ends After 10 Hours
OGDEN, Utah (Nov. 30, 2020) – After 10 hours and 83 miles of running during the Phantasm-24 challenge, Kilian Jornet was forced to halt his 24-hour running attempt due to the sudden onset of dizziness and chest pain. Jornet had been targeting this record attempt—completing as many laps as possible...
November 30, 2020
Six Americans Elected to World Triathlon Committees, Including Gallegos to Executive Board
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Six leaders within the United States multisport community were elected to various positions within World Triathlon Sunday at the XXXIII World Triathlon Congress, highlighted by the election of Gabriela Gallegos (El Paso, Texas) to the World Triathlon Executive Board. The U.S. had four female candidates successfully...
November 30, 2020
Road Runners Club of America Welcomes Newly Designated Runner Friendly Communities
Arlington, VA – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce and welcome the following communities as newly designated Runner Friendly Communities® for fall 2020: San Antonio, Texas Terre Haute, Indiana Runner Friendly Communities have shown that they meet the program’s criteria, which includes community infrastructure, community...
November 30, 2020
Sansego Launches Executive Athlete and Competitive Women’s Team Programs in 2021
2021 Sansego Exclusive Team Programs Sansego is excited to announce two, new one of a kind athlete programs for 2021. Sansego is starting out 2021 with a strong focus on both the executive athlete and female athletes, which is the fastest growing segment in triathlon. Craig Alexander’s Sansego coaching is...
November 26, 2020
WHO announces new physical activity guidelines
The World Health Organization announced their physical activity guidelines, taking aim at the inactivity caused by the global pandemic. WHO is recommending up to 300 minutes of activity a week in adults and 60 minutes a day for children and adolescents. Running Magazine
November 26, 2020
ROUVY releases Standard Chartered Singapore Half Marathon routes
November 26, 2020 – For the culmination of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) virtual racing series, ROUVY released two SCSM courses for augmented group running. Athletes will run through the streets of Singapore virtually, creating a world-class experience for runners around the world. This new format will be free of charge...
November 24, 2020
Keira D’Amato Shatters American Record At Up Dawg Ten Miler
November 24, 2020, Washington, DC: What a difference a day makes. If the Up Dawg Ten Miler had been run yesterday morning, as originally planned, Keira D’Amato would have faced steady NW winds of 23 mph, with gusts up to 37 mph on the multi-loop course in DC’s Anacostia Park....
November 24, 2020
Introducing rnnr, A New Premium Running Brand
ATLANTA, Georgia – November 24, 2020 – rnnr, the newest name in premium performance running gear, has released its debut collection of ultra-comfortable hats, beanies and socks. rnnr [ruhn-er] launched at a local run series in Atlanta last year, selling out their inventory at their very first event. As soon...
November 23, 2020
Adidas releases first road cycling shoe in more than 15 years
Inspired by “iconic silhouettes of the sport”, the mid-range shoe is aimed at a young and burgeoning generation of cyclists. Simply called ‘The Road Shoe’, these new kicks from Adidas are compatible with all common three-bolt road cleats. bikeradar
November 23, 2020
The IRONMAN Group Announces It Will Not Host Any Further Events in The United States During 2020
TAMPA, Fla. (November 23, 2020) – It was announced today that for the remainder of 2020, the IRONMAN Group will not host any further events in the United States leading to the cancelation of IRONMAN® 70.3® Florida triathlon in Haines City. Additionally, no other events will be rescheduled during 2020....
November 23, 2020
Creators of Fast Talk Podcast Launch Fast Talk Laboratories, a New Coaching and Education Membership
November 23, 2020 – Boulder, Colorado, USA – Trevor Connor and Chris Case, creators of the Fast Talk podcast, have launched a new endurance sports coaching, education, and community membership called Fast Talk Laboratories at www.fasttalklabs.com. Tapping world-class experts and podcast guests, Fast Talk Laboratories helps cyclists, triathletes, and runners...
November 22, 2020
Banned Zwift racer issues statement of defense: ‘I have always been a transparent athlete’
Banned Zwift racer Lizi Duncombe explained the circumstances that led to her suspension from ProAM racing. She was banned earlier this month after a ZADA investigation had discovered that her data file only contained 90 seconds of information and that the file from Duncombe’s power meter did not match numbers...
November 20, 2020
USA Cycling Launches The Olympic Development Academy To Grow Discipline Development Pathways
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – On Friday, USA Cycling announced the Olympic Development Academy (ODA), a unique semester-based program to create a new, consistent, and sustainable development model across all cycling disciplines; BMX Racing, BMX Freestyle, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike, Road, and Track. Athletes enrolled in the academy will be part of...
November 19, 2020
PTO adopts Maternity Leave Policy for female pro athletes
Under the policy, a woman PTO Professional athlete shall be entitled to take up to 15 months of maternity leave, beginning from her pregnancy date and ending six months after birth. At the time of her pregnancy, the athlete’s PTO World Ranking will be fixed, and during her maternity leave...
November 19, 2020
ATRA shares survey results regarding trail running trends during the pandemic
Colorado Springs - To better understand trail running and racing trends during the pandemic, the American Trail Running Association conducted a survey to find out how people have been competing, how they are staying connected, and if they are spending more or less time on the trails. The survey was...
November 19, 2020
Despite Cancellation of Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & ½ Marathon, Participants From Around the World able to Take Part in St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Nashville Through the Virtual Rock ‘n’ Road Trip
NASHVILLE, Tenn. / TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2020) – Despite not being able to physically join each other at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon and ½ Marathon start line for the first time in over 20 years due to the recent impacts of COVID-19, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip...
November 19, 2020
Triple Bypass Announces 2021 Plan, Returns to Vail
EVERGREEN, COLO, November 19th 2020 — The Triple Bypass Ride (a Colorado-based cycling event, presented by Team Evergreen) is pleased to announce an exciting development to its legendary course. It will celebrate its 32nd anniversary ending in the iconic and welcoming Town of Vail, CO on August 21st, 2021. No...
November 19, 2020
Run Matters Launches New Podcast Episode with Edward Cheserek
Run Matters Powered by Skechers Performance is a new podcast that offers a unique take on the sport of running during the pandemic era. The six-episode series, which debuted earlier this fall, is quickly gaining traction with runners thanks to exclusive segments featuring Skechers elite runners Meb Keflezighi and Edward...
November 19, 2020
High Five Events Postpones Austin Marathon, Cancels 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, November 19, 2020 - High Five Events postpones the 2021 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and cancels the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. The collaborative decision was made after meetings with the City of Austin and Austin Public Health. Registered participants of...
November 18, 2020
How do we track COVID spread at triathlons?
As large events start again, protocols are in place to mitigate risk during the race—but what happens before and after? Triathlete
November 18, 2020
Brooks Running Gains New Runners with 49% Global Growth in Q3
Brooks Running reported record third quarter global revenue up 49 percent year over year, leading to a 2020 outlook of 27 percent growth. Brooks’ digital sales flexed from less than 35 percent of sales in 2019 to a peak of 82 percent of all sales this past April, and has since...
November 18, 2020
Ride for Racial Justice and SBT GRVL Announce Groundbreaking Partnership and Athlete Program for 2021
DENVER (Nov. 18, 2020) – Ride for Racial Justice and SBT GRVL today announce a new, trailblazing partnership and athlete program that will bring greater diversity, equity and representation to one of the world’s most premiere gravel races. Launching today, the joint program offers 25 secured spots for Black, Indigenous...
November 18, 2020
IRONMAN VR World Tour Culminates with a Trip to Oceania for IRONMAN VR33 Taupō and IRONMAN VR Global Triclub Championship
IRONMAN® VR World Tour™ The IRONMAN VR World Tour: Spotlight on Oceania The five-week long IRONMAN VR® World Tour focusing on specific regions of the world kicked off Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 22. Participants have had the unique opportunity to virtually travel to 20 stunning race locations around...
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