LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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May 18, 2022
Are water stations useless for 5Ks and 10Ks?
After participating in Toronto’s Sporting Life 10K a couple of weeks ago, I was curious to know how many of the top 50 runners grabbed water at 8 km. My friend who was working the water station told me zero–no takers. Obviously, races are required to have water stations, but...
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May 18, 2022
Why Running at Night Feels Harder
The new study, published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology, had 15 volunteers do a series of ten-minute treadmill walks in four conditions: with and without a 56-pound pack, and with and without a blindfold on. The treadmill was set at a comfortable pace of around 30 minutes per...
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May 18, 2022
Emerging Brand KINeSYS Sunscreen invited to Runchella 2022
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is honoured to be one of seven emerging brands invited to Runchella 2022, the Running Industry Association’s membership summit. Runchella runs from 16 – 19 May 2022 and combines educational programming, collaborations and brand presentations and is open to RIA members only. Lisa and...
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May 17, 2022
Vancouver run specialty store to launch run NFTs
An independent run specialty retailer out of Vancouver is taking an unusual approach to reconnecting runners to the sport they love; it’s creating running NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Canadian Running Magazine
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May 17, 2022
On Hikes Guidance On Robust First Quarter
On, the Swiss running brand, raised its outlook for sales and earnings for the current year after reporting first-quarter results that easily topped Wall Street estimates. Net sales vaulted 67.9 percent in Q1 2022 and sales are now expected to grow at least 44 percent in 2022. SGBMedia
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May 17, 2022
Ukrainian Woman to Run Her First Race, the Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon, on May 22; “Every step will be a prayer and an act of support”
CHICAGO (May 17, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - 32-year-old Oksana Skrynyk will toe the line at the 13th annual Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 22 for the first time ever. In her initial registration, Skrynyk left race organizers a brief declaration: I will run...
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May 17, 2022
Tough Mudder Announces 2022 Partnerships with Leading Global Brands
BOSTON, Mass. (May 17, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tough Mudder, the global leader in obstacle course adventures, today announced its season launch roster of 2022 partnerships with leading global brands including Bob’s Red Mill, Craft, Every Man Jack, Fabletics, Gatorade, Reign Total Body Fuel and Yukon Jack. “Tough Mudder is all about...
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May 17, 2022
RRCA Accepting 2022 Kids Run the Nation Grant Applications
ARLINGTON, Virginia/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In 2007, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund to assist running clubs, events and schools that are interested in implementing or currently offer a youth running program. Since then, the RRCA has awarded more than $300,000 to deserving programs...
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May 17, 2022
Alessandra Faciperi joins MarathonFoto as Director of Operations.
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - MarathonFoto, the world’s largest publisher of amateur endurance sports photos, announces that Alessandra Faciperi will join the team as the Director of Operations. Alessandra will oversee event staffing and Customer Service. Alessandra worked with MarathonFoto previously as Director of Client Relations in Europe. “We are thrilled to...
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May 16, 2022
ShowcasedThe Running Event to Launch a New Space for Outdoor Specialty Retailers and Brands at 2022 Trade Show
PORTLAND, Maine (May 16, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run specialty conference and trade show, today announced it is launching Switchback at TRE, a new space that will unite specialty retailers and brands this November 29 to December 1 in the Austin Convention Center. A dedicated area...
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May 16, 2022
Run Tucson Announces Coveted 2022 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown Series Medallion
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The artwork for the coveted 2022 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown medallion has been released and registration for the three-race series is now open. Developed by Ashworth Awards and Run Tucson, the coaster features elements of the Sonoran Desert, the City of Tucson, and the unique aspects of Tucson’s popular...
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May 15, 2022
Thousands of Participants Took to the Streets and Boardwalk of Atlantic City for The Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (May 15, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Thousands of runners and walkers alike took to the streets and the famous Atlantic City boardwalk this weekend for the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Atlantic City. Bringing the Fun to the Run® with music and community support through the event, participants...
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May 14, 2022
Adidas & Other Companies Accused of $109 Million Worth of Wage Theft in Cambodia
Adidas is refuting claims that it stole millions of dollars worth of wages from garment workers. The Clean Clothes Campaign, an activist group that advocates for workers, said in a recent blog post that Adidas and other brands had collectively failed to pay Cambodian garment workers an estimated $109 million in wages...
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May 14, 2022
BibBoards Patent: The One and Only Fastening Clips
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - May 14, 2022 BibBoards are One-of-A-Kind BibBoards are the only solution to replacing your safety pins on race day. And now, Biboards are the only patented and trademarked product of their kind. When you order your BibBoards or partner with the company you can be sure that...
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May 13, 2022
The Trail Ultra Project: Have Your Say in the Story of North American and British Off-Road Endurance Running
The off-road running communities of Britain and North America might be separated by thousands of miles, many time zones, and the great Atlantic Ocean, but they share a lot of common ground. The recently launched Trail Ultra Project aims to provide a comprehensive account of the rapidly growing sports of...
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May 13, 2022
Ultimate Direction Announces its 2022 Athlete Team Roster
BOULDER – May 13, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Ultimate Direction, creator of innovative products that help support self-propelled athletes at all stages of skill find their stride and improve performance, is pleased to announce its 2022 athlete team roster. Celebrating the unique pursuits and interests in the sport of running...
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May 13, 2022
ShowcasedTeam UCAN Athlete Emily Sisson Sets American Half Marathon Record
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A few months ago, Olympian Emily Sisson shared her excitement around the competitiveness that currently exists in U.S. women’s distance running. “Every single race, I feel like people are going after records,” she said. “It kind of makes everyone raise their game.” Now, she’s at the top of...
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May 13, 2022
RunSignup Announces New Release of RaceDay CheckIn App
May 13, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Moorestown, NJ - RunSignup, the leading registration provider for U.S. endurance events, announces its latest release of the RaceDay CheckIn App for greater race day efficiencies. Available for Android and iOS devices. The new release of the free RaceDay Check-In app is one of the most...
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May 12, 2022
UltrAspire and Brooks Partner for an Athlete Collaboration
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As a young man Bryce Thatcher found his passion for moving quickly and efficiently in the mountains. At that time, there were limited options for mountain running gear which led Bryce to design and build his own. Among his custom equipment, Bryce wore a pair of Brooks...
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May 12, 2022
CTS Welcomes Cliff Pittman to Ultrarunning Coaching Staff
(Colorado Springs, May 12, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – CTS, a pioneer in the endurance coaching and camps industry, today announced the addition of Cliff Pittman to the growing CTS Ultrarunning coaching staff. Pittman is the fourth coach to be hired in 2022, joining Addison Smith, Kerry Bonar, and Izzy Forrest. All four...
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May 12, 2022
ShowcasedRunning legend Gary Robbins joins Run Show Chicago lineup
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Gary Robbins, globally recognised endurance athlete from Chilliwack, BC, will join an all-star lineup at the inaugural Run Show Chicago, set to take place on June 4-5 at the DES Convention Center. Robbins will join Olympic athlete, Carl Lewis, ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes, Mirna Valerio aka The Mirnavator and professional...
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May 12, 2022
Jacky Hunt-Broersma: Aspirational Cancer Survivor & World Record Holder for 104 marathons joins Run Show Chicago line-up
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Jacky Hunt-Broersma, world renown American amputee ultramarathon runner and cancer survivor from Arizona will join an incredible line up of athletes at the launch of Run Show Chicago set to take place on June 4-5 at the DES Convention Center. Hunt-Broersma will join Olympic athlete, Carl Lewis, running...
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May 12, 2022
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, largest US adventure race, returns Memorial Day weekend
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge returns on May 28, 2022, as the largest adventure race in the United States, with 3-hour, 8-hour and 18-hour editions. Taking place in and around Wausau, Wisconsin, the 2022 Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge has once again sold out, with entries capped at 500...
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May 11, 2022
Race Cancellations: The New Permanent Reality
For the majority of ultrarunning’s history in North America, race cancellations were the rare exception to the norm of races going on as scheduled. Yes, there were notable exceptions such as a fire year at the Western States 100, both fire and snow years at the Hardrock 100, and a...
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May 11, 2022
Darn Tough Vermont (R) Becomes Official Sock Partner for US Trail Running Conference
Estes Park (May 11, 2022) - Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, have announced that Darn Tough Vermont has become the Official Sock Partner of the 2022 Conference. Darn Tough Vermont is an American manufacturer of premium all-weather running, outdoor and lifestyle socks, backed up by...
