Running

July 20, 2021

Believe in the Run Opens New Headquarters, Launch Party Sponsored By ASICS and Super Coffee

BALTIMORE, Md. – Believe in the Run, a media company centered on run and run culture, held its headquarters launch party on July 10, celebrating the opening of its new Baltimore location. The event was attended by nearly 300 runners and featured shoe demos and giveaways from event sponsor ASICS,...

July 19, 2021

Nike and Adidas Are Losing Ground to These Competitors in Women’s Athletic Footwear

Matt Powell, senior sports industry adviser for The NPD Group Inc., revealed on Twitter that Nike and Adidas have ceded share to Skechers, Brooks, Vans and other leading labels in the first half of 2021. Speaking with FN, the industry insider explained that these ascendant brands are winning over women in...

July 19, 2021

Fuel Your Marathon Training with Honey Stinger

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (July 19, 2021) — Prepping for the big 26.2 is a lot of work, but there’s more to it than just logging miles. Proper nutrition is crucial for race training; however, it can be tricky to keep track of a nutrition program substantial enough to support a rigorous 16-week...

July 15, 2021

How Hot Is Too Hot to Run?

As events as big as the Olympic Trials get rescheduled because of heat, Women’s Running went to the science to find out how you should decide when it is too hot to run safely. Women’s Running

July 15, 2021

What makes a city runnable? Canadian researchers find out.

A team from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., surveyed over 1,200 recreational runners about what makes a city a good place to run. Their goal was to investigate the type of built and natural environments road runners prefer, as well as the safety and health concerns that may affect...

July 15, 2021

Superfit former gymnast, 58, sues for more than £150,000 after smashing her leg in fall on Bear Grylls obstacle course

Former gymnast Margot Harrison was left with a dislocated shoulder and a shattered shin bone after falling from monkey rings during a 5km obstacle course designed by Mr Grylls. She claims those marshalling the race in north London on October 2016 negligently failed to adequately supervise the course, and that...

July 15, 2021

Energy unleashed: Science in Sport launch the Beta Fuel range, changing the game of endurance sports nutrition

The team at Science in Sport are excited to launch what they define as ‘the most complete and innovative fuelling solution on the market.’ The updated Beta Fuel product line builds on the scientifically-tested blend of carbohydrate powder, using a new ratio of 1:0.8 maltodextrin to fructose to increase exogenous CHO...

July 14, 2021

She Used to Sell the Shoes, Now Tracy Ann Roeser Designs the Running Shop

The lifelong runner designed a new Long Island running store and a space for Olympic athletes to train—all while working from home during COVID-19. Women's Running

July 14, 2021

bRUNchatarians Rejoice at the Introduction of The bRUNch Olympics

DENVER -  July 14, 2021-  bRUNch Running, a Denver-based running community, launches The bRUNch Olympics, a 2-week challenge filled with daily track events or cooking competitions. From July 23 - August 8, bRUNchatarians across the United States will compete in individual and team events to see what they are made...

July 14, 2021

J&A Racing and haku Extend Partnership To Continue Driving Exceptional Participant Experiences Through Innovation

In continuation of their longstanding and successful partnership, J&A Racing and haku, an unparalleled technology partner, have announced the extension of their strategic partnership through a multi-year agreement. The partnership extension empowers J&A Racing to continue providing their extensive community with the most superior experiences, while enabling them to move...

July 13, 2021

Marathons Are Back: Why Races Are Key for Brands Looking to Extend the COVID-19 Running Boom

With COVID-19 forcing people to find ways outside of the gym to stay fit, leading running brands have forged bonds with new runners and strengthened relationships with the experienced. As the world opens back up, the key to securing them all for the long haul might be in races. Footwear...

July 13, 2021

What will happen to athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), along with the respective International Federations, has developed the Tokyo 2020 Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) to determine how any confirmed COVID-19 cases will be handled at the Games. Can you guess what they will do? Canadian Running Mag

July 13, 2021

BibRave’s Marketing Success Boosts Missoula Marathon Registration, Partnership to Renew through 2022 Race Event

Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, partnered with the Missoula Marathon to provide extensive marketing services in the lead up to the 2021 Virtual Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K. BibRave’s in-depth knowledge of the running industry and Missoula’s marketing needs led to significant...

July 13, 2021

Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Broadcast Presentation Team for The Collins Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) today announced the full broadcast presentation team for the live coverage of the PTO’s inaugural flagship event The Collins Cup- a new race format modelled after the Ryder Cup, which will see teams of European, International and USA athletes pitted against one another...

July 13, 2021

Ten Days * A Thousand Miles

1000 MILES TO LIGHT is an Ultra Running Event starting August 14 in the Australian Outback and finishing August 24 at the Byron Bay Lighthouse. This event features America's Ultra Running Team: DEAN KARNAZES * SAMANTHA PRUITT * SHAN RIGGS * KATIE VISCO This Endurance Event is an ultra footrace, relay...

July 13, 2021

Meb Keflezighi’s Training Essentials Giveaway

Olympian and decorated marathon champion Meb Keflezighi knows the importance of getting in high-quality workouts. Having the right tools allows him to perform his best and keep to his routine, one of the reasons he was able to enjoy such a long professional running career and qualify for the Olympics...

July 13, 2021

AdventureCORPS Presents the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon on July 19-21, 2021

Lone Pine, CA:  On July 19-21, 2021, AdventureCORPS will present its legendary BADWATER® 135 Ultramarathon, the 135-Mile World Championship. Now in its 44th year - with the 2020 race canceled last-minute due to the pandemic - this world-renowned event pits up to 100 of the world's toughest athletes against one another...

July 13, 2021

Challenge Platform sodisp.com Enables Partner Integrations using White-labeling, API, and Embedding

We strongly believe in open partnerships with our customers to bring the best possible experience to participants. We are now taking the next step by opening our API and allowing partners to embed result pages on their own websites at no additional costs. Finally, we allow partners to integrate our...

July 12, 2021

ASICS Launches NFT ‘Digital Footwear’ at Auction This Week

Another wave of the future — digital footwear — is here. ASICS’ new footwear collection isn’t actually footwear at all … it’s a massive 189-piece collection of nine ASICS digital footwear products. And all the products will be up for grabs via NFT. GearJunkie

July 12, 2021

Angela Naeth Joins Forces with Rachel Martin for All Women’s LUNA RUN 5k

Professional Triathlete and founder of IRACELIKEAGIRL, Angela Naeth, is collaborating with Rachel Martin of Forward Motion Events on this summer’s all women’s LUNA RUN/IRACELIKEAGIRL 5k evening trail run/walk in Southern Maine. Unlike a traditional 5k where they take place in the morning, the LUNA RUN 5k run/walk will take place...

July 12, 2021

Hit Repeat! Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Club Is Repeating the Fun This July

TAMPA, Fla. – The Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Club™ (VRC™) is hitting repeat during the month of July with runners ]seeing familiar distances through the month. Throughout the month, participants will have the chance to increase their milage building towards the Vega® Rock ‘n’ Roll VR29 which includes...

July 11, 2021

Leadville Race Series Welcomes Over 600 Runners on Saturday as Part of its Silver Rush 50 Endurance Event Weekend

Leadville, Colo. – The Silver Rush 50 Run, owned and produced by Life Time, welcomed a field of approximately 615 runners representing 47 states and 5 countries to Leadville’s beautiful high country on Saturday. The 50-mile event that takes runners through extreme territory, starts at 10,200 feet and reaches 12,000...

July 9, 2021

Life Time and Trail Sisters Announce Partnership to Empower Women Through Trail Running

LEADVILLE, Colo., July 9 –Life Time, owner and producer of more than 30 premier athletic events across the U.S., is pleased to announce a new partnership with Trail Sisters, a nationwide women’s trail running community of more than 35,000, aimed at increasing participation and opportunity in trail running through inspiration,...

July 9, 2021

Newton Running announced as new running shoe partner of DATEV Challenge Roth

ROTH. Newton Running, the American running shoe company that has made a name for itself with its innovative running shoe technologies promoting a natural, healthier running form, is the new running shoe partner of DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep. This partnership further reinforces TEAM CHALLENGE’s focus on sustainability, as...

July 8, 2021

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for attempting to extort Nike

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced celebrity lawyer turned criminal defendant Michael Avenatti to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort millions of dollars from Nike. Avenatti, who rose to fame as Stormy Daniels' lawyer, was convicted in February 2020 of three counts for threatening to publicly accuse the sportswear company...