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December 28, 2021
Race Organizing in 2022: 5 Tips for Staying Competitive
The COVID-19 pandemic caused quite a stir in the race organizing industry. Race directors have had to get more creative than ever for the show to go on. Even popular racing events like the Grand Prix and the Kentucky Derby had to go virtual in 2021. Against all odds, organizers still managed...
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December 28, 2021
On launches new Kenya-based trail running team
Swiss running company On has tapped into a new market with the launch of The Milimani Runners, an elite trail running team based out of Iten, Kenya. Kenyan runners are among the elites at most major international road races, but the story isn’t the same at trail races. Trail running...
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December 28, 2021
Air Force Marathon Announces Best Pricing for Registration
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As this year’s clock ticks away, the Air Force Marathon team prepares for the New Year, and the U.S. Air Force’s 75th birthday. When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, registration opens for all with the chance to save up to $20 through Jan. 3. Race...
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December 28, 2021
Endurance Town USA Host Goes International with RacingThePlanet
Morro Bay, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTWIRE/ - Endurance Town USA (ETUSA), a media production company focused on fostering human connection through outdoors, adventure, and endurance sports, is teaming up with a global ultramarathon producer RacingThePlanet. The ETUSA founder and host Samantha Pruitt will serve as the Event Director of the race in...
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December 28, 2021
ShowcasedApplications 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,...
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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...
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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...
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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.”...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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December 17, 2021
The former Nike Oregon Project changes team name to Union Athletic Club
One of the world’s best-known professional running clubs has found a new name after the Nike Oregon Project was abolished, coincident with the four-year ban of ex-head coach Alberto Salazar. The new name, Union Athletic Club, was announced on the Elevation Om YouTube page and confirmed by Chris Chavez on...
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December 17, 2021
Venture Endurance’s Fargo Marathon Names Essentia Health as Title Sponsor
McLean, VA – December 17, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Fargo Marathon, which is owned Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett’s USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, today announced a three-year title sponsorship deal with Essentia Health. Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients and communities, focusing on making a healthy difference...
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December 16, 2021
Study: Listening to Drake Significantly Slows Down Runners
According to a study conducted by Pour Moi, a British fashion retailer, listening to Drake during a run is not going to set you up for a personal best. As part of a promotion for the shop’s new activewear, Pour Moi rounded up a number of runners and had them repeat the same three-mile...
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December 16, 2021
UTMB® World Series bolsters 2022 circuit with addition of events in North America and across Europe
(Chamonix, France) 16 December 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Runners in the USA will be able to experience the UTMB® adventure and begin their journey to the renowned UTMB® Mont-Blanc on home soil, with the confirmation that two exceptional trail running events in North America will join the inaugural UTMB® World...