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December 9, 2021
Study says trail running doesn’t decrease your risk for injuries
Recently a group of researchers compared the shock-absorbing forces on dirt and gravel with paved surfaces and found that while there are plenty of benefits to trail running, reducing injury risk isn’t one of them. Canadian Running
December 9, 2021
ShowcasedThe Running Event Makes a Positive Impact on Attendees and the Running Community During 2021 Conference and Expo
Portland, Maine (Thursday, December 9, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Running Event, North America’s Largest run specialty conference and tradeshow, brought together thousands of retailers, race directors, industry experts, top brands, and changemakers from across run specialty last week at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. In addition to an...
December 9, 2021
361° Announce the Launch of The Kairos – Their Most Technical and Advanced Running Shoe Yet
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ -The team at 361° (https://www.361europe.com/) are thrilled to announce the launch of their latest running shoe: Kairos - a shoe that delivers a beautiful balance between cushioning and responsiveness for a wide range of runners. Combining the best top-spec features from the Meraki, the 361° Kairos is set...
December 9, 2021
“TOKYO VR Racing 2021” – Cycle or Run in the heart of the capital of Japan from home
Tokyo, Japan / December 9th, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) uses ROUVY's digital technology to recreate the marathon course of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in virtual reality (VR). This enables athletes and visitors to experience a new kind of fun in sports and enjoy the tourist attractions...
December 9, 2021
Bank of America Chicago Marathon to Welcome Back a Field of 40,000 Participants in 2022
CHICAGO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced the field for the 2022 event is set to return to 40,000 participants after hosting a smaller field in 2021. Runners who entered the non-guaranteed entry drawing for the 2022 race will be notified of their selection status...
December 9, 2021
Road Race Management Conducting Ninth Bi-annual Compensation Survey
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As race directing emerges from nearly two-years of the Covid-19 pandemic, Road Race Management is conducting its 9th bi-annual Race Director’s Compensation Survey. Since first conducted in 2005, the survey has become the benchmark report on race director salaries and benefits. “After fourteen years of steadily increasing...
December 9, 2021
The RunnerBox and RiderBox Sellout of Limited-Edition Holiday Box on the Heels of Additional Subscription Openings
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox, the leading provider of athletic gift and subscription boxes, recently announced the sellout of their highly anticipated Holiday Box. Despite doubling inventory year-over-year, the seasonal Limited Edition sold out in a matter of weeks. “Every year our team spends hours obsessing over what mix of...
December 8, 2021
Showcased12 Tips to Increase Event Attendance Year After Year
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the events industry was changing as event professionals adapted to modern times. Marketing efforts have gone increasingly digital. Today, event professionals also have a variety of formats to choose from when it comes to planning their events. With all of these technological changes, event organizers...
December 8, 2021
XTERRA World Champions Crowned in Maui
Organizers and participants in the 2021 XTERRA World Championships of trail running and triathlon overcame a myriad of pandemic complexities, colossal surf, and ‘catastrophic’ weather conditions to revel in the sports’ ultimate weekend of events on December 4-5, at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. On Sunday, December 5, Tokyo Olympics triathlon bronze...
December 8, 2021
Sportograf Becomes Official Event Participant Photography and Video Services Provider for The IRONMAN Group Events in Asia, Emea, and Oceania
Singapore / London / Sydney (8 December, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The IRONMAN Group announced today a multi-year agreement with long-time sport photography company Sportograf to become the Official Event Participant Photography and Video Services Provider for events across Asia, EMEA, and Oceania. As the world’s first digital-only photo service provider,...
