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December 4, 2020
New Balance is laying off several dozen employees as it shutters Boston factory
The footwear and apparel brand revealed that 63 employees at its Boston-based factory will be affected. Footwear News
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December 4, 2020
2021 United Airlines NYC Half Canceled Due to Pandemic-Related Health and Safety Concerns
New York, December 4, 2020 –The 2021 United Airlines NYC Half is canceled due to health and safety concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The race, which takes place annually in March, is one of the world’s largest half marathons. The decision was made in consultation with the Mayor’s...
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December 4, 2020
The 2021 NYC Half Marathon has been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns
The race was among the first to be canceled in 2020, making this the second straight year that the race will not be held. Runner's World.
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December 3, 2020
IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta Triathlon Extended through 2025
TAMPA, Fla. / AUGUSTA, Ga. – The IRONMAN Group in partnership with Augusta Sports Council (ASC) have agreed to extend their partnership with the continuation of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Augusta triathlon through 2025. “For over a decade, Augusta has continued to be one of the most popular destinations on the...
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December 3, 2020
Rock ‘n’ Road Trip High Tails it to Central Texas for Science In Sport Rock ‘n’ Roll VR San Antonio, Offering Participants a Virtual Running Tour of The Alamo City
SAN ANTONIO, Texas / TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2020) – After some Thanksgiving dinner, a Turkey Trot, and a bit of recovery, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip tour bus packs up and heads south to a popular Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series early December destination in Central Texas. Science in...
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December 3, 2020
The German Cycling Classic ESCHBORN-FRANKFURT Releases Virtual Race Locations of Mammolshain and Feldberg on ROUVY
Frankfurt, Germany / December 3d, 2020 - ROUVY and GFR announce a virtual challenge on three iconic and newly released ESCHBORN-FRANKFURT routes to take place Dec 7 - Dec 31. Thanks to the 1:1 simulations by ROUVY, the professionals and amateurs alike can now ride the Feldberg, known as the TISSOT...
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December 3, 2020
GFNY Ecuador already GFNY’s 4th race during pandemic
NEW YORK CITY, December 3, 2020 – GFNY Ecuador will already be GFNY’s fourth race held during the pandemic. Moving the start and finish away from Ecuador’s highly populated Manta has allowed GFNY Ecuador to create a more isolated and by that COVID-Safe race this Sunday December 6. The race...
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December 2, 2020
Champion ultrarunner, Andrea Huser, dies in tragic accident
Swiss ultrarunner Andrea Huser, 46, has died after slipping and falling on a training run. According to Police, Huser fell 140m when crossing a stream. Runner’s World
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December 2, 2020
USA Triathlon Renews with HotelPlanner as Official Booking Partner Through 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has extended its partnership with HotelPlanner, a leading online provider of group hotel bookings and individual hotel stays worldwide, as the organization’s Official Booking Partner through 2023. The partnership encompasses support for USA Triathlon high performance programs and USA Triathlon National Championships,...
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December 2, 2020
USA Cycling partners with Hyperice for World-Class Recovery
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling and Hyperice, a leading recovery and performance technology brand and innovators of percussion, vibration, and thermal technology, today announced that Hyperice has been named an Official Partner of USA Cycling. The partnership will make Hyperice products available to the USA Cycling Elite Athletics teams,...
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December 2, 2020
Challenge Family adds Challenge Gdansk to portfolio: ‘Highlight finish on the pier’
With an iconic location next to the Baltic Sea, a lightning fast course and a breathtaking finish on the beautiful city pier, CHALLENGE FAMILY is already looking forward to the newest race on the calendar: on June 20th, 2021, CHALLENGE GDANSK will take place for at least 1750 athletes. "I'm very proud and happy...
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December 2, 2020
Lake Sonoma 50 Expands with New 100K Distance and 2-Day Race Series in 2021
HEALDSBURG, Calif (December 2, 2020) - Today Lake Sonoma 50, a favorite and mainstay in the trail running community since 2008, announced the addition of a 100K distance to make a 2 day race series. Originally created by “Tropical” John Medinger to prepare elite athletes for the Western States Endurance...
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December 1, 2020
Running USA Welcomes Craft as Official Apparel Partner
(December 1, 2020) – Running USA announces that Craft Sportswear NA, Inc is partnering with Running USA, effective immediately, as the non-profit trade organization’s Official Apparel Partner. Craft has been expanding its presence in the global running marketplace over the last several years with continuous development of innovative running apparel,...
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December 1, 2020
Kitzuma Cycling Logistics Launches; Offers Fully Built Bike Delivery
Asheville, North Carolina (December 1, 2020) — A team of cycling industry logistics veterans with decades of experience in the field is rethinking the way bikes are shipped for every purpose with their new brand Kitzuma Cycling Logistics (www.kitzuma.com). The over-the-road shipping service officially launched on December 1st offering dock-to-door,...
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December 1, 2020
Registration Challenge Family The Championship has opened: ‘Happy to focus on 2021’
With enthusiasm, passion and an enormous drive to create a beautiful event, CHALLENGE FAMILY is looking forward to 22nd/23rd May 2021: at these dates, CHALLENGE FAMILY THE CHAMPIONSHIP will take place. Registration for this flagship event has just opened. "We are delighted that after this bizarre year and having to cancel the 2020 edition, we can...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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....
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