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April 17, 2020
Former MLB Star Eric Byrnes and Let Them Play Foundation Release “Let Them Play — A Triathlon Across America”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has partnered with the Let Them Play Foundation, founded by former MLB outfielder and avid triathlete Eric Byrnes and his wife Tarah Byrnes, to support the release of the documentary film “Let Them Play — A Triathlon Across America.” Presented by Taikuli...
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April 17, 2020
Gregg Goolsby Joins USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— Floyd “Gregg” Goolsby (Seattle, Wash.), a business executive, marketing specialist and avid triathlete, was announced today as the newest addition to the 16-member USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees. USA Triathlon Board of Directors Vice President Joel Rosinbum has also been added to the Board of Trustees...
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April 17, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Lets Runners Race the Boston Marathon via Streaming Workout on NordicTrack and ProForm treadmills
(Logan, UT) - April 17, 2020—iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness technology, is now streaming an exclusive Boston Marathon workout series, scheduled for April 20 and now postponed to September 14 due to coronavirus. iFit filmed the marathon live in 2019 and has released a five-part series, so iFit subscribers...
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April 17, 2020
2020 Escape the Cape Triathlon and Open Water Classic Rescheduled For August 30
Following in-depth discussions with local authorities, DelMoSports has decided to reschedule two of its signature events due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The Escape the Cape Triathlon & Open Water Swim is moving from its original June 14th date to August 30th. To accommodate this move, the City of North...
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April 16, 2020
PTO Members Unite To Launch PTO Hub A Home For Inspiration, Motivation and Entertainment
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation and its professionals today announced the launch of the PTO Hub, a central location for content generated by PTO members to support, encourage and inspire in these uncertain times. The PTO Hub showcases the world’s top professional triathletes reaching out through a combination of...
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April 16, 2020
VIDEO: Professional bike racers commit to riding solo during the COVID pandemic
Denver, CO (April 16, 2020) — The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation released a video today highlighting the realities of what life is currently like for professional bike racers. Athletes from the US, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, and England, delivered a united message, urging cyclists to ride solo, or with...
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April 16, 2020
Peak Content Summit Sessions Now Streaming Online
Peak Content Summit has made every session from their 2020 content marketing strategy conference available to watch online, on demand. “All 10 speaker sessions are ready to watch anytime,” says event founder and host Tyler Benedict. “While editing them, I was simply blown away by the quantity and quality of...
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April 15, 2020
Tour de France sets new dates of Aug. 29 to Sept. 20; rest of cycling calendar remains unsettled
Tour de France organizers announced Wednesday that the three-week cycling race would be pushed back roughly two months, from June 27-July 19 to Aug. 29-Sept. 20. Cycling’s calendar will need much more juggling to accommodate the other two grand tours and the world championships. Read more details on NBC Sports.
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April 15, 2020
Naptown Half Marathon and 10K/5K Rescheduled to August 16, 2020
ANNAPOLIS, MD – The 2020 Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K has been rescheduled to August 16, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The annual race was previously scheduled for May 30, but race organizers made the decision to push the date to later in the year to comply with Maryland’s...
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April 15, 2020
Endurance Nation and Final Surge Partner on PROJECT5K
Today Endurance Nation, a company focused on helping athletes be their personal best for any event, has partnered with Final Surge, the online training platform for athletes, coaches, teams and clubs. PROJECT5K is the first publicly available training plan from Endurance Nation to be combined with a Final Surge Virtual...
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April 15, 2020
Corrigan Sports Hosts Virtual Run to Benefit Restaurant Industry Employees
Baltimore, Md. (April 15, 2020) -- Corrigan Sports Enterprises announced that it has partnered with sponsor 19 Crimes Wine to conduct the 2020 Run4Relief virtual run to benefit the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF). The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, in conjunction with Guy Fieri, created RERF to support restaurant workers experiencing...
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April 14, 2020
World’s Best Triathletes To Go Head To Head In Z PRO TRI Race Series
(Long Beach, CA) Zwift, the global online training platform, has today announced a new weekly race series for professional triathletes, the Z PRO TRI Race Series. The community can watch some of the best triathletes compete on the bike. With both long and short course athletes signed up to the...
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April 14, 2020
JUST RUN Offers Free At-Home Youth Fitness Program
CARMEL, CA -- JUST RUN, an award-winning fitness program utilized by schools across the globe, has announced a fitness-at-home program to support physical activity in children facing school closures. In response to parent requests to have their child participate in JUST RUN during Shelter in Place orders, JUST RUN has...
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April 14, 2020
USA Triathlon, IRONMAN U Collaborate on First-Ever Coaching Education Partnership
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon and IRONMAN U today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will enable multisport coaches in the USA Triathlon Coaching Certification Program to earn USA Triathlon Approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by completing the IRONMAN U online coach certification course. The USA Triathlon Coaching Certification Program was...
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April 14, 2020
Ready.Set.MOVE. Creates a Box to Help Runners Meet Their Race Goals Virtually
PITTSBURGH (April 14, 2020)– Races across America have been canceled for the spring, which has been devastating for both runners and race organizers. Although our favorite races won’t be happening as we know them this spring, we know that runners’ unique, personal goals have not been canceled and that people...
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April 14, 2020
Tony Kanaan Names INFINIT Nutrition as Primary Nutrition Sponsor
Cincinnati, Ohio, April 14, 2020: Tony Kanaan, INDYCAR Series driver and triathlete has announced a partnership with INFINIT Nutrition, the Original Custom Nutrition Company. Kanaan will be fueled by INFINIT while driving the No. 14 car in five events this year with AJ Foyt Racing, which he has announced will...
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April 14, 2020
Happy Hippie Harvest Run Adds Ultra Distances
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – April 14, 2020 – Beyond Limits Running is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Happy Hippie Harvest Run will take place November 7, 2020 at the non-profit Gilcrease Orchard in Las Vegas, Nevada. Not only will happy hippie runners have an opportunity to run a 5K,...
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April 13, 2020
Big Sur Marathon Rescheduled for November 15th
CARMEL, CA – Organizers of the 35th Annual Big Sur International Marathon, originally set for Sunday, April 26th, have announced that the race has been rescheduled for November 15, 2020. The Big Sur Marathon Foundation oversees the production of the Monterey Bay Half Marathon, which also takes place on the...
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April 13, 2020
USA Cycling putting timely emphasis on personal well-being
Kelsey Erickson had spent nearly a decade working in the mucky world of international anti-doping when she heard that USA Cycling was looking for someone to build and administer a wellness program for riders at all levels. Read more on USA Today.
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April 13, 2020
Tour de France faces postponement as French ban public events through mid-July
The Tour de France is headed for a likely postponement after French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced the suspension of all mass public gatherings until mid-July to curb the spread of COVID-19. Read more on VeloNews.
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April 13, 2020
USA Triathlon, Challenged Athletes Foundation Name Five Members of Inaugural Junior Paratriathlon Development Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) today announced the five members of their inaugural Junior Paratriathlon Development Program, a first-of-its-kind collaboration designed to support aspiring young paratriathletes ages 12-17 with grant funding, coaching guidance, apparel and other development resources. The five athletes selected for the...
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April 13, 2020
TrainingPeaks Now Syncs With Apple Watch®
Boulder, Colo., April 13, 2020— TrainingPeaks, a global leader in providing smart and effective digital training solutions for athletes and coaches, today announced a new integration with Apple® that allows athletes to sync workouts directly from their Apple Watch to TrainingPeaks. For Apple Health users, this upgrade replaces the need...
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April 12, 2020
Lauren Brandon (USA) Secures Victory During the Women’s IRONMAN VR2 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. – Following last week’s historic launch of IRONMAN Virtual Racing Series, the second edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge women’s race hit the virtual pavement with four professional women going head-to-head in a 5150® Olympic distance race simulation, with Lauren Brandon (USA) taking the day’s victory. Utilizing...
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April 12, 2020
Sam Long (USA) Victorious During the Men’s IRONMAN VR2 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (April 13, 2020) – Four professional men capped off the second edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge by taking to the virtual bike course and going head-to-head in a 5150® Olympic distance race simulation. It was American Sam Long taking the top spot on the podium in a closely contested...
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April 10, 2020
The Colorado Classic announces Business in Sport Webinar Series
Denver, CO (April 10, 2020) — In response to the stalled racing season, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced the launch of the Business in Sport Webinar Series, a free series of conversations designed to provide education and information for female athletes in cycling and other sports....
