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April 20, 2021
Limited spots remain for inaugural St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 20, 2021) –Endurance athletes can seize one of the few coveted spots remaining for the inaugural St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis, a true test of fitness and courage for beginner and advanced athletes, making its big debut on Saturday, Oct. 2, and benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®....
April 20, 2021
Fayetteville, Arkansas to host the 2021 Spartan Trail US Championship
BOSTON (April 20, 2021)– The picturesque town of Fayetteville, Arkansas will host the 2021 Spartan Trail US Championship, the foundation of the long-term vision Spartan has for its trail business. Four distances in total, with two championship distances that will split a prize purse of over $12,000. Nestled in the...
April 20, 2021
We’re Stronger, Together: Davis Phinney Foundation’s TEAM DPF Launches Season as Official Charity Partner with Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
DURANGO, COLO.— What a difference a year makes. We are thrilled to announce that the Davis Phinney Foundation [https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/] will be bringing back in-person events at limited capacity for athletes of all abilities who would like to participate in live athletic and fundraising events in 2021. And we’ll kick off...
April 20, 2021
Running With The Bears™ Begins New Chapter in Chico in 2022
Chico, CA – April 20, 2021 – Running with the Bears™ announces the 10th anniversary 2.0 and it’s official move to Chico, California. Runners re-launch on March 12, 2022! The long-standing Boston qualifier will offer a full marathon and half marathon. Both distances feature a scenic route through Chico’s famous...
April 20, 2021
Challenge Taiwan aims to share core values: ‘Love and developing triathlon’
With just a few days to go until CHALLENGETAIWAN- over six thousand athletes will start in Taitung this weekend - the local organization is looking forward to a spectacular race. Above all, they are looking forward to send a signal to the world. "Because of COVID-19, we have all come...
April 20, 2021
2021 Austin Half Marathon Marks the Return to Running in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2021 -- The Ascension Seton Austin Half Marathon presented by Under Armour is putting the final touches on Austin’s return to running. This year’s event was postponed from its original date of February 14th. Formal approval was issued by the City of Austin on March 23rd...
April 20, 2021
Sportstats chooses MYLAPS technology for timing IRONMAN races
Atlanta/Ottawa - MYLAPS Sports Timing and Sportstats USA announce a 3-year agreement to use MYLAPS timing technology at all IRONMAN races across North and South America. This means that all triathletes of these IRONMAN events will be ensured of the latest developments in timekeeping. MYLAPS and Sportstats have worked together...
April 20, 2021
Reddiyo Releases Dynamic Training Platform for Cyclists
Denver, COLORADO - April 20th, 2021- Reddiyo announces the release of the Reddiyo training platform, available as a mobile app that provides cyclists with a comprehensive, yet simplified, way of training using custom dynamic training plans that adapt based on rider-provided data. With the belief that athletes shouldn't have to...
April 20, 2021
Top Elite Ultra Runners to Compete at Jackpot Ultra
HENDERSON, NEVADA – April 20, 2021 – The 8th Annual Jackpot Ultra Running Festival, Sin City’s premier endurance running event, returns to Cornerstone Park in Southern Nevada April 23-26, 2021 with the most diversified field in the festival’s history. For the 4th straight year, Jackpot will again feature the USATF’s...
April 20, 2021
Panaracer Unveils 2021 Limited Edition Gravelking Colors
OSAKA, JAPAN (April 20, 2021) —Tire manufacturer Panaracer is proud to unveil its 2021 limited edition Gravelking Color tires. For a fourth year in a row, Panaracer has made its dominant gravel tire available in unique colors to help riders add a pop of color and personal flare to their...
April 20, 2021
Performance Tea announces its 2021 Elite Endurance Team
Boulder Colorado, April 20, 2021 – Performance Tea, the plant-based beverage supplement company, is announcing its 2021 Elite Endurance Team. Four athletes are the core of the team including Dave Proctor, 24 hour-treadmill record holder, Pete Kostelnick, United States Transcontinental record holder, Meaghan Praznik, IRONMAN Cozumel Women’s Champion, and Don...
April 19, 2021
Self-Driving Cars: A Tutorial for Cyclists and Runners
Will self-driving cars be safer than human-driven vehicles? Almost certainly. Avoiding collisions with people, cyclists, or other vehicles is an essential requirement of the self-driving vehicle. What can we do now to help self-driving vehicles see and avoid us? Slowtwitch
April 19, 2021
Feds warn against using Peloton treadmills after child’s death
Households with children and small pets should immediately stop using Peloton Interactive's Tread+ treadmills, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which is investigating the death of one child and dozens of other incidents involving the exercise equipment. CBS News
April 19, 2021
Easy Day Sports Launches Registration for the 2021 Dallas Cowboys Draft Day Virtual 5k
Dallas, Texas – April 19, 2021 – The Dallas Cowboys are teaming up with Easy Day Sports to launch the 2021 Dallas Cowboys Draft Day Virtual 5K presented by Baylor Scott & White Health. Fans will have the option to participate in three levels and all participants will receive a commemorative 2021...
April 19, 2021
CUORE of Switzerland Becomes Official Performance Cycling Apparel Partner of USA Cycling
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – CUORE of Switzerland, Inc. has signed a five-year agreement as the Official Performance Cycling Apparel of USA Cycling. With offices around the world, CUORE will outfit USA Cycling athletes at all competitions for cyclocross, mountain bike, road and track as USA Cycling champions performances for the...
April 19, 2021
How I Tricked Myself Into Liking Running
It’s good for your mental and physical health, and doesn’t require any equipment. So why does it seem so hard to get started? NYT
April 19, 2021
Events.com Partners with SoDisp on Best-in-Class Virtual Event Experiences Powered by Gamification and Designed with Social Distancing in Mind
LA JOLLA, CA (April 19, 2021) — Events.com, a mobile-first event management and registration platform, today announced the company is partnering with SoDisp, the world’s most powerful virtual challenge platform. The innovative partnership adds advanced gamification and socially distanced virtual event experiences to Event.com’s diverse portfolio of products and services,...
April 18, 2021
Fitness drones are coming, if inventors can get all the kinks out of them
Researchers say that the recreational drone market — valued at $2.33 billion in 2020, according to data from Research and Markets — could come together with the $30 billion wearables market to produce what may one day be a fixture in personal health and wellness: fitness drones. Washington Post
April 17, 2021
Marathon Runners Are Sweating Over Future of 2021 Races
Running clubs across the country are seeing jumps in members, even as plans for the big summer and fall races remain in question. Bloomberg
April 16, 2021
Women’s Adaptive Cycling Team Changes the Course in the World of Female Sports
San Diego, CA (April 16, 2021) – The Challenged Athletes Foundation’s (CAF) Women’s Adaptive Cycling Team kicks off their return to sport at the Paralympics Cycling Open in Huntsville, Alabama this weekend. The team has competitive goals for the season and has a goal to get more women involved adaptive...
April 16, 2021
ShowcasedRed Knot Racing Announces Kilimanjaro Trail Run
West Kilimanjaro, Tanzania — Red Knot Racing Company has announced the addition of Kilimanjaro Trail Run to their 2021 lineup of endurance races in Tanzania. The race boasts trail events of ultra, full, and half marathon distances, each highlighting Kilimanjaro’s Shira Plateau. Kilimanjaro Trail Run will take place on September...
April 16, 2021
ZOUMA Hits the Ground Running
London, UK: ZOUMA – the new sustainable, ethical running apparel brand – celebrated its launch last night by releasing three striking men’s and women’s collections, available to buy now at wearezouma.com. Designed for the eco-conscious runner, the high-performance singlets across the Duo Motion, Volt and Faze collections are all made...
April 15, 2021
The biggest bike retailers in the US
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News has pulled together the 10 largest-grossing bke retailers who sell IBD-quality bikes primarily through brick-and-mortar stores. Check out the rankings here.
April 15, 2021
Tour of Brasilia hosts an open Virtual Cycling Week with the Brazilian champions on ROUVY
Brasilia, Brasil / April 15, 2021 - TOUR DE BRASÍLIA defines a new sports scenario in Brazil. A series of group rides on April 17th, 19th, ending with a final race on 21st will take place on ROUVY’s augmented reality platform. Cyclists worldwide are welcome to ride in the capital...
April 15, 2021
Fast Talk Laboratories Partners with INSCYD for Testing and Coaching Education
April 15, 2021 – Boulder, Colorado, USA – Fast Talk Laboratories, the new sport science community and virtual performance center, announces a partnership with INSCYD, the leading remote, protocol-based physiological testing technology. Fast Talk Laboratories now offers INSCYD testing and analysis services for athletes as well as education and support...