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August 12, 2022

US Trail Running Conference Webinar Shares Key Factors to Help new Race Directors Maximize Resources

Estes Park, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Starting Out was the subject for the seventh webinar in an eight-webinar series geared to race directors, produced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by Marathon Printing, live on Thursday, July 21. The webinar series is held in partnership with the American...

August 11, 2022

Science Shows You Can Go Farther and Faster with Music

A new study in the Journal of Human Kinetics showed that listening to music during a running time trial led to a 10% increase in total distance covered, as well as a 14% increase in speed. There was also evidence of 8% lower blood lactate concentration in those who listened to...

August 11, 2022

Former U.S. Olympic distance runner arrested for drunk driving in Minnesota

On the night of Aug. 8, in Eden Prairie, Minn., Minnesota running legend and 1976 U.S. Olympian Garry Bjorkland was charged with driving under the influence after crashing into another vehicle while allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road. Canadian Running

August 11, 2022

Professional Road and Track Runner Maggie Montoya Joins Salomon Athlete Team

OGDEN, Utah (August 11, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, Salomon is expanding its roster of U.S. road running athletes with the addition of professional road and track runner, Maggie Montoya. Montoya joins the Salomon team with an impressive resume of running accomplishments, including her debut marathon time of 2:29:08 from the Chevron Houston...

August 11, 2022

2022 Bayou Hills Run Highlights Fun-Filled Labor Day Weekend in Pensacola

Pensacola, FL – (August 11, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Hit the ground running on Labor Day at one of Pensacola’s oldest racing events, the 2022 Bayou Hills Run. This long-established 5K and 10K race highlights an activity-filled Labor Day weekend in Pensacola that also includes live performances, music festivals, and more. This year’s...

August 10, 2022

Travis Manion Foundation Announces USAA as National Title Sponsor of the 15th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run Race Series

August 10, 2022 (DOYLESTOWN, PA)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), one of the nation’s leading veteran service organizations, announced today that USAA will serve as the National Title Sponsor of the 15th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5K Race Series. Held each September, the 9/11 Heroes Run serves to unite our...

August 10, 2022

Athletic Brewing and IRONMAN Create Limited-Edition Non-Alcoholic Brew, Personal Record™

Stratford, CT, San Diego, CA, Tampa, FL. (August 10, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Leading non-alcoholic brewery, Athletic Brewing Company, is the Official Non-Alcoholic Beer Provider of the IRONMAN® Global Series, and today released their newest limited-edition brew, Personal Record™, an awe-inspiring IPA crafted in collaboration with IRONMAN. Inspired by the IRONMAN athletes...

August 10, 2022

BibRave Orchestrates One-of-A Kind Event with Nuun and Take the Bridge in Tracktown USA

Portland, OR /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, recently conceived and helped launch the first-ever Take the Bridge race in Tracktown USA, held during the also-first-ever World Athletics Championships on U.S. soil, bringing together marquee brands, elite runners, and fans of the sport. Elevating Nuun Hydration...

August 9, 2022

BOA Nutrition Partners with Two-Time U.S. Olympian and Boston Marathon Champion Des Linden

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug 9, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BOA Nutrition®, the sports performance supplement company behind the rapid sodium replenishment oral aerosol BOA Endure, today announced a partnership with star distance runner, marathon champion and 50K world record holder, Des Linden. The two-time U.S. Olympian and 2018 Boston Marathon winner...

August 9, 2022

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Elite Runner Molly Bookmyer signs agency contract with Elite Runner Management

GROSSE POINTE (MI) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Molly Bookmyer, an Ohio State University graduate and two-time Olympic Trials qualifier in the marathon, has signed an agency contract with Elite Runner Management, the Michigan based sports agency headed by Chris Mengel. “It will be an honor to work with Molly and to...

August 5, 2022

The Global Marathon goes big for Autumn 2022

MEDIA ALERT Monday 5 August /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –  The AbbottWMM Global Run Club launched the fourth edition of the Global Marathon today which is set to be bigger and better this autumn. Kicking off on Sunday 25 September with the BMW-BERLIN Marathon, the virtual event is open until Sunday 6 November when...

August 5, 2022

2023 LR Marathon registration, training open

LITTLE ROCK, ARK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration for the Little Rock Marathon’s Run Local Race Series is almost 40 percent sold out, race officials said today. Only 400 spots total are available for the series. Individual registration for each of the Marathon’s local races including the Little Rock Marathon is...

August 5, 2022

Marathon Tours & Travel Kicks Off 2023 with The Bermuda Triangle Challenge After a Two Year Wait

Boston, MA (August 5, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) once again was awarded the exclusive tour operator for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge (BTC), which will take place during the Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend (January 13-15). A VIP Package is available offering features that makes a runner’s race...

August 4, 2022

Adidas’ Operating Profit Plummets 28%, Faces Legal Battles

Adidas reported a 28% decline in second-quarter operating profit to $398.4 million due to suspending its business in Russia, pandemic-related lockdowns in China and Vietnam, and higher supply chain costs. The company was able to lock in a 4% increase in currency-neutral revenue. Net income fell to roughly $366.8 million...

August 4, 2022

Atlanta Track Club Announces Partnership with Summit Coffee

ATLANTA - August 4, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Caffeinated runners and walkers rejoice! Atlanta Track Club today announced Summit Coffee as the presenting sponsor of the Club’s Grand Prix Series. The partnership kicks off immediately with this Saturday’s Decatur DeKalb 4 Miler presented by Audi Atlanta. Summit will be on site, serving...

August 4, 2022

IRONMAN Champion Sarah True Partners with Bonk Breaker© to Celebrate Real-Food Nutrition and Record-Breaking Performance

Thousand Oaks, Calif. — August 4, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Bonk Breaker, the nutrition and energy bar long-favored by elite athletes and professional sports teams, welcomes former Olympian Sarah True to its team of pro athletes. True won the IRONMAN Lake Placid recently, with a record-breaking time of 9 hours...

August 3, 2022

The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Keep it Fresh with Their Latest Editions

August 3, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The RunnerBox and The RiderBox unveiled their latest editions which showcases featured picks to help subscribers stay fresh while turning up the heat on their late-summer workouts and races. Consistently named the top subscription box for athletes, The RunnerBox and The RiderBox deliver bi-monthly boxes to...

August 3, 2022

Registration Open for the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events

PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration for the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events is officially open. More than 40,000 MOVERS are expected to register for the 15th anniversary event, scheduled for May 6-7, 2023. P3R will celebrate the 15th anniversary with special one-day pricing at the lowest...

August 3, 2022

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Elevate Women 4-Tri Malibu Triathlon Women’s Only Training Program

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 2XU Malibu Triathlon is excited to announce the Elevate Women 4Tri 7-week triathlon training program will kick off the week off August 8th and lead right into race weekend September 17-18, 2022. The women’s only training program is designed to encourage participation for women learning the sport of...

August 3, 2022

ENGO Eyewear Introduces ENGO 2, The Lightest Heads Up Display for Training and Competition for Endurance Athletes

BOSTON, Mass. (August 3, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – ENGO Eyewear, the leading manufacturer of connected eyewear for endurance athletes, today unveiled ENGO 2, the lightest, and most technologically advanced eyewear created specifically for endurance athletes. Developed to provide instant, intuitive, real-time access to performance data directly in the natural field of view,...

August 3, 2022

World’s Most Exclusive Half Marathon is back and running

August 3, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –  RunningFlat and Pelee Island Winery team up again to offer the most exclusive running experience in the world—an island run through one of Canada’s oldest grape growing regions making this Half Marathon Canada’s most Southern. Pelee Island, Ontario June 3rd 2023 —Canada’s southernmost half marathon, the...

August 2, 2022

McLaren Steps into Sports Apparel with $450 Sneakers

McLaren is tapping into the fashion market with the debut of its first athletic footwear line, HySpeed. The British luxury carmaker is entering the $3 trillion fashion market to expand its reach and attract more consumers behind the growing popularity of its Formula 1 racing team.  FOS

August 2, 2022

Saucony® Launches All-New Endorphin 3 Collection

WALTHAM, MA (August 2, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As the popularity of carbon-plated running shoes continues to surge, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony announces the launch of the highly anticipated Endorphin 3 Collection, engineered with the brand’s signature SPEEDROLL™ Technology and high-performance PWRRUN PB™ foam cushioning. Leading the new generation Endorphin 3...

August 2, 2022

The Running Event Opens Registration for 2022 Conference and Trade Show

PORTLAND, Maine (August 2, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run specialty conference and trade show, today announced registration is open for its event taking place November 29 to December 1, 2022 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. “The Running Event’s mission has always been...

August 2, 2022

Ex-NFL Nutrition and Strength Coach Pratik Patel Joins Nix Biosensors As Director of Human Performance

BOSTON, MASS. — AUGUST 2, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Nix, the biosensor company delivering health and wellness data to consumers, today officially welcomes Pratik Patel, former Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the New York Giants, to its rapidly growing team. As Nix’s Director of Human Performance, Patel...