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December 28, 2021

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Applications for 2022 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery to Be Accepted Between Monday, January 3, and 11:59 P.M. Sunday, January 16, 2022.

December 28, 2021, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - After an unusual couple of years due to Covid-19 wreaking havoc on the global schedule of road races, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom race committee looks forward to welcoming runners back to Washington DC on April 3, 2022. Their hope is, of course,...

December 23, 2021

World Athletics approves new rules and regulations for shoes in competition

It was announced today that World Athletics has approved new shoe rules and regulations for competition. The new rules have brought a major update to the future of the sport, as athletes will not be allowed to wear shoes that have over a 20mm stack height during competition. This rule...

December 23, 2021

Salazar’s Lifetime Ban Upheld By Safesport Center

The U.S. Center for SafeSport on Wednesday upheld its permanent ban of former Nike Oregon Project coach Alberto Salazar, The ruling affirmed a July decision by SafeSport, an independent nonprofit organization based in Denver, CO that responds to reports of misconduct within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sports, to permanently...

December 22, 2021

People Are Suing New Balance, Saying Its ‘Made in USA’ Claims Are Deceptive

A new class action lawsuit is going after New Balance’s use of the phrase “Made in the USA.” New Balance customers on Monday filed a complaint in a U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the footwear maker regarding its shoes that feature the phrase “Made in USA.”...

December 22, 2021

Study: how does lack of sleep affect running performance?

Sleep is one of the easiest ways to improve athletic performance, a fact that has been proven again and again by exercise physiologists, athletes and coaches. Unfortunately, many runners still don’t get adequate amounts of sleep each night, and so are missing out on an opportunity to perform better in...

December 22, 2021

Believe in the Run and PUMA Partner On Activation of the Fast-R Nitro Debut

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Believe in the Run, a media company centered on run and run culture, recently partnered with PUMA on a dual activation for the debut of PUMA’s newest racing shoe, the Fast-R Nitro Elite. The activation consisted of a shakeout run and live lunch podcast and took place...

December 22, 2021

GO Sleeves Signs Partnership Deal with World Champion Runner Joseph Gray and World Champion Triathlete Josiah Middaugh

San Jose, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GO Sleeves, the company that introduced the world’s first and only compression sleeve with built-in kinesiology strips, announced today the signing of World Champion Runner Joseph Gray and Professional Triathlete Josiah Middaugh to an ongoing partnership contract. “I couldn’t be more excited or proud...

December 21, 2021

Want to prevent injuries? Wear cushioned shoes

The highly cushioned shoe versus the minimalist shoe debate has been a topic of conversation among runners for years, but it appears the pendulum is swinging in the direction of cushion. In a recent study, researchers found that runners who wore more cushioned shoes experienced lower rates of injuries than those...

December 21, 2021

Thousands of JD Group Stores To Sell ABG’s Reebok

Reebok, purchased by Authentic Brands Group in August, will now be sold in thousands of JD Group stores thanks to a new agreement between the companies. The non-exclusive deal comes after ABG announced plans to buy Reebok from Adidas for $2.46 billion — the acquisition is set to close in Q1 2022. JD Group, which...

December 21, 2021

Vietnam factory closures cause Nike to cancel 130M units

As a result of three months of closures and limited production volume as it ramped back up its factories in Vietnam, Nike had to cancel 130 million units. Despite the challenges, the company's net revenue in Q2 edged up 1% to $11.4 billion while net income grew 7% to $1.3...

December 21, 2021

25th Annual Pensacola Double Bridge Run Registration New Years Registration

Pensacola, Fla. ( December 20, 2021) – Pensacola Sports invites all outdoor enthusiasts – locals and visitors alike - to register now to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pensacola Double Bridge Run on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Early registration is open to the public. Participants can choose to race...

December 21, 2021

Garmin is the Newest Brand to Join The Run Show USA in Boston

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Run Show USA, a newly launched exposition for the running community, today announced that Garmin® will join its Boston event to exhibit their running smartwatches, accessories and training tools. Garmin is the newest brand to join an already strong lineup of exhibitors and sponsors, including Altra, Asics,...

December 21, 2021

Road Runners Club of America Announces 2021 Roads Scholar® Grantees

Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) congratulates its 26th Roads Scholar® class of Aaron Albert, Aidan Reed, Tristin Van Ord, and Joshua Yeager. Since 1996, the RRCA has awarded $745,500 in grants that support aspiring professional U.S. runners.  The goal of the program is...

December 20, 2021

After Nearly 36-Hour Search, Missing Ultrarunner Earl Blewett Found at Florida 100-Mile Race

Around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, a 57-year-old runner disappeared during a 100-mile race in Titusville, Florida. Today at 8 a.m., local police announced they’d found the man — not seriously injured, but “disoriented.” Blewett, a veteran of over 80 ultramarathons, triggered a search starting at around 11 p.m....

December 20, 2021

Inaugural Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler 2022 Date is Set

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, FLA. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The United States Space Force inaugural T-Minus 10-Miler will lift-off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station next year, Dec. 10, 2022. This 10-mile race will be a part of the Space Force birthday celebration each year, and will take place surrounded...

December 20, 2021

US Team in World’s Toughest Endurance Race

On November 18th, registration opened for One Water Race, the world's toughest endurance race, 23-25 August 2022. The interest is great and registrations have been received from all over the world. The United States has secured participation for its top team with world athletes and are ready for the first...

December 19, 2021

Over 3000 Naughty and Nice Runners Jog Through The Holiday Lights at the BayPort Credit Union Surf-N-Santa 5 Miler

December 18, 2021 – VIRGINA BEACH, VIRGINIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - J&A Racing welcomed thousands of Naughty and Nice runners to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for the 12th running of the BayPort Credit Union Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler presented by Bon Secours In Motion. “It is so fun to see the streets flooded...