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August 31, 2020
USA Triathlon Signs with Addaday as Official Percussion and Vibration Therapy Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has teamed up with Addaday, a world leader in injury prevention and recovery technology, as the organization’s Official Recovery Partner through 2024. The partnership brings Addaday’s award-winning technology and comprehensive range of recovery tools to U.S. National Team and Toyota U.S. Paratriathlon...
August 31, 2020
Mel Mcquaid (Victoria, B.C.) and Nathan Killam (Vancouver, B.C.) earn Victories in All Canadian Contest during the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR21 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2020) – It was an all-Canadian affair over the weekend, as Mel McQuaid of Victoria, British Columbia and Nathan Killam of Vancouver, British Columbia took titles in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 21st edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN®VR™ Pro Challenge....
August 31, 2020
New features make sodisp the most complete virtual event and challenge platform
A massive update makes a range of new features available to create engaging virtual events and challenges on sodisp.com . These newly released features are: Team and relay results: Create both individual or team challenges, or combinations of both! With the team functionality any group can work together and compete...
August 31, 2020
Spotlighting Women Leaders in the Sport of Running, RRCA congratulates Jean Knaack on 15 years of service to the organization and the sport of running
ARLINGTON, Virginia – In August 2020, the Road Runners Club of America Executive Director Jean Knaack proudly celebrated her fifteenth anniversary in the position. When Knaack began her tenure, the RRCA was in a precarious position financially and reputationally. Under her leadership, the organization has not only survived but thrived...
August 28, 2020
Runners Help Raise $35,000 for the Allegheny Trail Alliance by Completing 150-Mile Virtual GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH – This summer, a record 125 teams completed the 150-mile Virtual GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan and helped raise a record $35,000 for the Great Allegheny Passage. The event inspired runners from 33 states plus Germany and Canada to challenge their friends, family and running clubs to...
August 28, 2020
Challenge Family introduces sustainability program: global partnership Soles4Souls to reduce waste
Knowing that CHALLENGE FAMILY has a big impact on the triathlon community, it introduces a sustainability program. One of the first of multiple goals of this program is not only to create awareness on the challenges that our planet is facing, but more specifically to waste reduction. "Unless action is taken, global...
August 28, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Hosts a Virtual “Cram Session” to Prepare the Endurance Industry for an Unprecedented Fall
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup|GiveSignup hosted a free Virtual Cram Session on August 25, 2020 to help race organizers, timers, and nonprofits plan for an unprecedented fall race season. The one-day program consisted of 11 sessions focused on pivoting normal operations to meet the moment, including virtual races, virtual challenges, modified...
August 28, 2020
Desert Gravel Announces Panaracer as Official Tire Sponsor for 2020 and 2021
FRUITA, COLO. (August 28, 2020) — Desert Gravel is proud to announce Panaracer as the official tire sponsor for the 2020/2021 Desert Gravel Races. The inaugural Co2uT gravel event (slated for October 10, 2020) starts and ends in Fruita, Colo., and travels around and across the Colorado-Utah borderlands. Panaracer’s “GravelKing”...
August 28, 2020
KT Tape® To Serve As New Sponsor For Drake Blue Oval Showcase Presented by Mediacom
DES MOINES, IA. – KT Tape and Drake Sports Properties announced today a new relationship for the upcoming Drake Blue Oval Showcase, presented by Mediacom. KT Tape will be the presenting sponsor of the men’s and women’s hurdles and will provide athletes competing in the Drake Blue Oval Showcase with...
August 28, 2020
XTERRA VR Racing Season Starts Today
It’s a whole new (VR) world for the XTERRA family starting today. Participants for the first-ever XTERRA VR race are being encouraged to envision themselves in the image above, 12,000-feet high atop the majestic Jade Mountain in Taiwan. “Imagine it's a cool misty morning, the sun is breaking through the...
August 27, 2020
Skirt Sports, Inc Acquired by ZOOMA Women’s Race Series
ZOOMA Women’s Race Series, known for their stunning race medals and destination races, is proud to announce that Skirt Sports, the originator of the running skirt, is joining the family. Both brands were on the early cusp of the unprecedented growth wave of the women’s running movement and over the...
August 27, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Now Streaming Family-Friendly Workouts for Back to School
LOGAN, Utah — iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness platform, is now streaming treadmill, stationary bike and elliptical workouts designed to ease the transition into the unique school year ahead. Many iFit Global Workouts are educational and are now supplemented with fun geography activities to motivate children to learn while...
August 27, 2020
Diamondback Expands Haanjo Gravel Bike Collection
KENT, Wash., (August 27, 2020) — Diamondback Bicycles is furthering its commitment to exploring the road less traveled with the introduction of new gravel and adventure bikes. Defined by versatility and premiere capabilities on road or dirt, the Haanjo gravel and adventure bike collection will feature eight new and updated...
August 27, 2020
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Opens Registration for the 30th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot Virtually
PITTSBURGH, PA (August 27, 2020) – P3R and the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh announced their partnership for this year’s YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan. The two organizations are bringing their expertise together to deliver the best Turkey Trot for not only families in Pittsburgh, but also across...
August 27, 2020
100%® launches Peter Sagan Limited Edition Collection in time for Tour Debut
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – August 27, 2020– 100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, has announced the launch of the 2020 Peter Sagan Limited Edition “White/Gold” Collection. Just in time for one of the most highly-anticipated Tour de France races in history, 100%® has debuted the one-of-a-kind “White/Gold” look that...
August 27, 2020
Abbott World Marathon Majors Launches Global Run Club
The Abbott World Marathon Majors Global Run Club launched today, providing a virtual platform for the global community of marathon runners to connect, challenge and celebrate. The club wants to provide runners around the world with a community where they unite, inspire and cheer on each other. The platform allows...
August 27, 2020
Next Phase of The IRONMAN Virtual Club Launches with 2020 IRONMAN VR World Championship Celebration and Five-Week IRONMAN VR Kona Series Build Up
TAMPA, Fla. (August 27, 2020) — Building upon the success of the IRONMAN® Virtual Racing Series and in celebration of the IRONMAN World Championship®, IRONMAN has launched a five-week-long IRONMAN VR Kona Series that will take athletes on a training journey that culminates in a virtual full-distance IRONMAN race, to...
August 27, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Prize Purse for UK Helvellyn Triathlon
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will provide a $15,000 professional prize purse at the Helvellyn Triathlon to be held on 6th September. The Helvellyn Triathlon is one of the sport’s gruelling gems where athletes experience the beauty of England’s Lake District and the joy and...
August 27, 2020
Trifecta Partners with Onegevity Health and Thorne to Offer End-to-End Personalized Nutrition
AUGUST 27, SACRAMENTO – Today, Trifecta, the nation’s largest organic meal delivery service, is announcing its new partnership with Onegevity Health, and Thorne, two health and technology companies that are disrupting prevention and wellness, to offer end-to-end personalized nutrition solutions. As the leading multi-omic health intelligence platform using research-grade evaluations...
August 27, 2020
Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit and Live Feisty Media announce the [un]phased podcast addressing diversity in Triathlon and Endurance Sport
Denver, Colorado, USA — August 27, 2020 – Live Feisty Media and the producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit are excited to announce the launch of a new podcast: [un]phased. A LIVE launch event will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 at 5pm PST. Sign up for the event...
August 27, 2020
Paul Sherwen Project and ROAD iD Announce Limited Edition Wrist ID in Honor of the Late Paul Sherwen
NBC Sports commentator, Phil Liggett, and Paul Sherwen’s wife Katherine Sherwen, announced the launch of the Paul Sherwen Project, to honor Tour de France commentator and former professional cyclist, the late Paul Sherwen. The Paul Sherwen Project will serve to continue supporting the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across...
August 27, 2020
Triathlon Freestyle Simplified Launches on Amazon in Paperback and Kindle Editions
August 27, 2020, Essex Junction, VT – Expert coaches and authors Conrad Goeringer (The Working Triathlete), and Rob Sleamaker (SERIOUS Training for Endurance Athletes) have announced the publication of their new book, Triathlon Freestyle Simplified. The 188-page book is available in both paperback and Kindle versions on Amazon.com. Throughout the...
August 27, 2020
GFNY Alpes Vaujany marks comeback for GFNY Organization
NEW YORK CITY, August 27, 2020 – At a time when 99% of events around the world are getting canceled or postponed, GFNY is demonstrating as an organization that they are able to hold a safe event during the pandemic. GFNY Alpes Vaujany, European Championship will be the first GFNY...
August 26, 2020
Tour the Trace Announces Primal Wear Partnership
August 26, 2020 Natchez – RSAA, or better known as Rockstar All Access announces today it has secured a 2-year deal with industry leading cycling apparel company Primal Wear as the exclusive apparel partner for a series of upcoming cycling events. Primal has enhanced the partnership by further securing the...
August 26, 2020
SBT GRVL Raises $30K for Advocacy Partners Through SBT VRTL Ride Experience
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., (August 26, 2020) –SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience presented by Canyon Bicycles, raised $30,000 dollars for its advocacy partners through its global virtual ride, SBT VRTL . This free community ride experience was held on Sunday, August 16. Leading up to SBT VRTL the SBT GRVL...