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June 1, 2021
Life Time Taps FloSports as Exclusive Official Media Partner and Broadcaster of Garmin UNBOUND Gravel
EMPORIA, Kans., June 1, 2021— Life Time, owner and producer of Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft,has kicked off an exclusive two-year partnership with FloSports, a leader in sports streaming and original content. FloSports will serve as the Official Media Partner broadcasting the UNBOUND Gravel event weekend in 2021 and 2022...
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June 1, 2021
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Come in Hot with their Latest Summer Edition
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox unveiled their new Summer Edition box today. Leaders in the subscription industry, The RunnerBox and The RiderBox deliver bi-monthly boxes to subscribers that highlight the top products of the season. With summer bringing hot temperatures and multiple racing opportunities, the latest edition is loaded with...
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May 31, 2021
Hitting the wall by the numbers
The who, where, when and why some runners bonk near the end of a marathon. Canadian Running
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May 31, 2021
How to Choose the Right Dose of Exercise for Your Brain
A new study tests how much cycling it takes to maximize cognitive function in endurance athletes.
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May 31, 2021
Where Do Ultramarathons Go From Here?
More than 600,000 people ran an ultramarathon in 2018, a jump of nearly 350 percent in the last decade. Ultrarunning is similar to where obstacle racing was in the mid 2010s, when deaths and injuries — and lawsuits — piled up, forcing some of those races to close. New York Times
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May 28, 2021
Fayetteville hires Medalist Sports to manage cyclocross events
The city has hired longtime event firm Medalist Sports to manage two high-profile cyclocross races this fall and next winter. Medalist replaces Parkven Productions, owned by Brook Watts and Kristin Diamond, which parted ways with the events as the race community pondered responses to Arkansas' recent anti-transgender legislation. Bicycle Retailer
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May 27, 2021
Stages Cycling Launches Virtual Ready Program for StagesBike SB20 Smart Bikes
(Boulder, CO – 27 May, 2021) StagesⓇ Cycling is offering customers three months of premium access to the virtual cycling platform of their choice with purchase of a StagesBike SB20 Smart Bike. The promotion, which is going on globally from now until July 1, 2021, includes many of the popular...
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May 27, 2021
Professional Triathletes Organisation Partners with British Triathlon to Support the Dorney Triathlon on 13th June
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) today announced that it has partnered with British Triathlon, the governing body of the sport in Great Britain, and event organiser Dorney Lake Events to provide a professional prize purse along with media and marketing support for the Dorney Triathlon on 13th June at...
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May 27, 2021
Giant Bicycles, Liv Cycling and PeopleForBikes’ Ride Spot Present the World Bicycle Day Challenge
Boulder, CO and Newbury Park, CA (May 27, 2021) — Giant Bicycles and Liv Cycling are partnering with PeopleForBikes and Ride Spot to present the World Bicycle Day Challenge — a 10-day campaign inspiring people to get out and ride. World Bicycle Day is Thursday, June 3, 2021. World Bicycle...
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May 27, 2021
2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race Announces 8,000 In-Person Runners for August 15 Event; Charity Runners Guaranteed Spot In Field
Falmouth, MA (May 27, 2021)– Falmouth Road Race, Inc., organizers of the 49th Annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race, one of America’s premier running events of the summer season, today announced that it will host a field of 8,000 in-person runners for its upcoming event on Sunday, August 15. Those who...
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May 27, 2021
British Triathlon Confirms Live Photography at The AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds
A UK space company has been commissioned to provide space-enabled, live event photos at the AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds, organised by British Triathlon on 5-6 June. This service is set to boost participant engagement and virtual spectator involvements, helping the recovery of an industry heavily impacted by COVID-19....
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May 27, 2021
Tyvan Marce scales his own Everest
People say they want to climb Mount Everest “because it’s there.” But what would drive someone to run up and down a mountain to climb the equivalent elevation of 8,848 meters in one go? For sixteen-year-old trail runner and Pho3nix ambassador Tyvan Marce, it was a desire to challenge himself...
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May 27, 2021
Regions Banks Signs on as VIP Partner for Southern Firecracker Triathlon
May 27, 2021 Grenada, MS – Rockstar All Access announces today it has secured a deal with Regions Bank to provide an unique VIP experience for not only participants but spectators of the Southern Firecracker Triathlon. Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one...
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May 27, 2021
Easy Day Sports and Flagship Cruises & Events Announce Coronado Ferry Partnership for 2021 Crown City Classic
CORONADO, Calif. – May 27, 2021 –On Saturday, July 3, Flagship Cruises & Events is offering special early morning service of the Coronado Ferry for all runners participating in the 2021 Crown City Classic. “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the Crown City Classic and help put on...
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May 26, 2021
Climate change could push temperatures at the Tokyo Olympics to the ‘danger-zone’ for athletes, report warns
If COVID weren't enough, intense heat and high humidity could pose a serious risk to athletes at this year's Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report. The report, published Wednesday by the British Association for Sustainable Sport, details the concerns of leading athletes and scientists about the health impacts of...
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May 26, 2021
Vista Outdoor acquires two companies, including an e-bike brand
Vista Outdoor, the parent company of CamelBak, Giro, Camp Chef, and others, has acquired e-bike maker QuietKat and the “hunt athleisure” brand Venor, adding to its portfolio of outdoor companies. OBJ
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May 26, 2021
The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health
Late-day exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet found. New York Times
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May 26, 2021
As an Ode to Joints on National Jogging Day (June 2); Purity Products® Promotes Game-Changing Joint Care Supplement
Plainview, NY (May 26, 2021) – In celebration of National Jogging Day on June 2, Purity Products® is highlighting their best-selling FLEXURON® supplement for mitigating the wear and tear on joints. Backed by clinical studies and 18 U.S. patents, FLEXURON® blends Krill Oil, low molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid, and Astaxanthin...
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May 26, 2021
The 2021 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race Returns to a Live Start Line and Opens Registration
PITTSBURGH, PA (May 26, 2021) – The 44th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and 26th annual Dollar Bank Junior Great Race open registration inviting participants to the live event. The One Great Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 25-26, 2021....
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May 26, 2021
End Result Company Powers BOLDERBoulder’s BOLDER ON THE RUN in a Safe Return to In-Person Racing
Boulder, Colorado – May, 2021- One of the largest road races in the nation, and America's All-time Best 10K is back. With guidance from governmental entities and health officials, the BOLDERBoulder team is set to create a unique experience in 2021 to deliver the fun that the annual race is...
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May 26, 2021
Schleck Gran Fondo’s Virtual Race on ROUVY with Jens Voigt, Frank Schleck and the 2010 Tour de France Winner, Andy Schleck on May 29th
Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg / May 26, 2021 - Initially scheduled for May 29th, due to continuing pandemic restrictions, the outdoor race had to be rescheduled for September 25th. However, instead and on the same date, the race will take place as a virtual edition on ROUVY’s augmented reality platform, in a...
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May 26, 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup Releases Large Event Progress Report Predicting a Busy Fall for Races
(Moorestown, NJ)– GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading US technology provider for fundraising and endurance events, released a progress report on the status of large endurance events. The report follows up on the 2019 list of 100 Largest Races and tracks their plans for 2021. The most significant takeaway is that...
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May 26, 2021
Liz Dolan is 2021 Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting Keynote
May 26, 2021.- Liz Dolan is recognized as one the world’s leading marketers, having served as Chief Marketing Office at NIKE, The Oprah Winfrey Network, National Geographic and Fox Sports International. She was also on the marketing team that made the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup the most successful women’s sporting...
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May 25, 2021
After 21 runners died during an ultramarathon, will the endurance sport look inward and explore whether it has become too extreme?
Critics have argued that some of these races have begun to blur the lines between the rugged and the reckless, and in the process, shifted the definition of an endurance race from conquering long distances to surviving the elements. NYT
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May 25, 2021
Pure Gravel Debuts Pre-Ride Show at Unbound Kansas
Carlsbad, CA – Pure Gravel, a lifestyle brand focused on Gravel Cycling, is producing an entertaining Pre-Ride Show debuting at Unbound Gravel June 3-4 in Emporia Kansas. The presenting broadcast sponsor is FSA - Full Speed Ahead. The Pre-Ride Show will be filming in Emporia, Kansas June 3–5, 2021 at...
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