LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS

April 28, 2020

VirtualSportsRacing.com Announces $1 Sign-Up for Event Organizers Hosting Virtual Endurance Events

Dallas, Texas – April 28, 2020 – VirtualSportsRacing.com, an innovative digital platform for virtual sports races, events and challenges, today announced $1 per registration pricing for all race directors, event organizers, brands and charities looking to host virtual endurance, multisport and gym events for their participants for events starting any time...

April 27, 2020

TBI Joins Endurance Sports Coalition

In response to COVID-19, Triathlon Business International (TBI) has joined the Endurance Sports Coalition. Founded in 2010, TBI is a multisport industry networking organization of businesses and individuals who support the growth and success of triathlon as a business and a sport. For more information about TBI, click here. The...

April 26, 2020

iFit Makes Treadmill Travellin’ at Home a Reality

LOGAN, Utah, April 27, 2020—iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness technology, is now streaming its Egypt walking series, a 14-part tour. This walking series is available to all iFit members and all free trial users of the newly launched iFit app. With iFit’s newly launched app, iFit’s award-winning workouts can...

April 22, 2020

Products, news and resources for event organizers during coronavirus outbreak

A number of organizations in the endurance sports industry are out in force launching innovative products, pivoting their businesses and contributing resources during the pandemic. In order to help event organizers and others find what they need (i.e. virtual race tools, software, mask resources and more), Endurance Sportswire has listed...

April 22, 2020

Endurance Sports Coronavirus Daily News Updates

Endurance Sportswire is providing timely and pertinent articles and news updates specific to coronavirus and the running, cycling and triathlon industries. NEWS UPDATES 4/22 USOPC to cut up to 20%, says no Olympic games would be ‘devastating’. Read more on HERE. NEWS UPDATES 4/21 USA Track and Field lays off 7;...

April 21, 2020

USA Triathlon Foundation Partners with The Vice Wine, Makers of “The Tri Blend”

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— The USA Triathlon Foundation today announced a partnership with The Vice Wine, a luxury winery based in Napa Valley, California, and operating out of California and New York, through 2022. Proceeds from The Vice Wine’s triathlon-inspired luxury limited edition batch The Tri Blend will benefit the USA...

April 21, 2020

Performance Tea announces the release of Immunity with elderberry and vitamin C.

Boulder, CO: Performance Tea, leaders in using CBD and adaptogens to improve cognitive and physical wellness, announces the release of Immunity, its latest adaptogenic blend with elderberry and vitamin C. “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Immunity, our newest blend,” says Performance Tea CEO, Joe Gagnon, 75-time ultra-race...

April 21, 2020

RunSignup Announces Free Virtual Results Bot for Virtual Events

April 21, 2020 –Moorestown, NJ –RunSignup announces its free RaceDay Virtual Results solution for virtual race events. RunSignup’s RaceDay Virtual Results provides outdoor events with flexible user submitted results through multiple mediums, including free TXT-to-event submissions, multiple web-based points, and auto submission through RunSignup’s mobile race day app, RaceJoy. Events...

April 19, 2020

Jesper Svensson (SWE) Victorious During the Men’s IRONMAN VR3 Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (April 19, 2020) – Four professional men capped off the third edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge by taking to the virtual bike course and going head-to-head in a sprint distance race simulation. It was Jesper Svensson of Sweden victorious in a tight race. Utilizing Official Virtual...

April 19, 2020

Lisa Norden (SWE) Victorious During the Women’s IRONMAN VR3 Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. – Four professional women capped off the third edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge by taking to the virtual bike course and going head-to-head in a sprint distance race simulation. It was Lisa Norden of Sweden taking the top spot on the podium in a closely contested...

April 17, 2020

Former MLB Star Eric Byrnes and Let Them Play Foundation Release “Let Them Play — A Triathlon Across America”

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has partnered with the Let Them Play Foundation, founded by former MLB outfielder and avid triathlete Eric Byrnes and his wife Tarah Byrnes, to support the release of the documentary film “Let Them Play — A Triathlon Across America.” Presented by Taikuli...

April 17, 2020

Gregg Goolsby Joins USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— Floyd “Gregg” Goolsby (Seattle, Wash.), a business executive, marketing specialist and avid triathlete, was announced today as the newest addition to the 16-member USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees. USA Triathlon Board of Directors Vice President Joel Rosinbum has also been added to the Board of Trustees...

April 17, 2020

iFit Connected Fitness Lets Runners Race the Boston Marathon via Streaming Workout on NordicTrack and ProForm treadmills

(Logan, UT) - April 17, 2020—iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness technology, is now streaming an exclusive Boston Marathon workout series, scheduled for April 20 and now postponed to September 14 due to coronavirus. iFit filmed the marathon live in 2019 and has released a five-part series, so iFit subscribers...

April 17, 2020

2020 Escape the Cape Triathlon and Open Water Classic Rescheduled For August 30

Following in-depth discussions with local authorities, DelMoSports has decided to reschedule two of its signature events due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The Escape the Cape Triathlon & Open Water Swim is moving from its original June 14th date to August 30th.  To accommodate this move, the City of North...

April 16, 2020

PTO Members Unite To Launch PTO Hub A Home For Inspiration, Motivation and Entertainment

LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation and its professionals today announced the launch of the PTO Hub, a central location for content generated by PTO members to support, encourage and inspire in these uncertain times. The PTO Hub showcases the world’s top professional triathletes reaching out through a combination of...

April 16, 2020

Peak Content Summit Sessions Now Streaming Online

Peak Content Summit has made every session from their 2020 content marketing strategy conference available to watch online, on demand. “All 10 speaker sessions are ready to watch anytime,” says event founder and host Tyler Benedict. “While editing them, I was simply blown away by the quantity and quality of...

April 14, 2020

World’s Best Triathletes To Go Head To Head In Z PRO TRI Race Series

(Long Beach, CA)  Zwift, the global online training platform, has today announced a new weekly race series for professional triathletes, the Z PRO TRI Race Series. The community can watch some of the best triathletes compete on the bike. With both long and short course athletes signed up to the...

April 14, 2020

USA Triathlon, IRONMAN U Collaborate on First-Ever Coaching Education Partnership

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon and IRONMAN U today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will enable multisport coaches in the USA Triathlon Coaching Certification Program to earn USA Triathlon Approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by completing the IRONMAN U online coach certification course. The USA Triathlon Coaching Certification Program was...

April 14, 2020

Tony Kanaan Names INFINIT Nutrition as Primary Nutrition Sponsor

Cincinnati, Ohio, April 14, 2020: Tony Kanaan, INDYCAR Series driver and triathlete has announced a partnership with INFINIT Nutrition, the Original Custom Nutrition Company. Kanaan will be fueled by INFINIT while driving the No. 14 car in five events this year with AJ Foyt Racing, which he has announced will...

April 13, 2020

USA Triathlon, Challenged Athletes Foundation Name Five Members of Inaugural Junior Paratriathlon Development Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) today announced the five members of their inaugural Junior Paratriathlon Development Program, a first-of-its-kind collaboration designed to support aspiring young paratriathletes ages 12-17 with grant funding, coaching guidance, apparel and other development resources. The five athletes selected for the...

April 13, 2020

TrainingPeaks Now Syncs With Apple Watch®

Boulder, Colo., April 13, 2020— TrainingPeaks, a global leader in providing smart and effective digital training solutions for athletes and coaches, today announced a new integration with Apple® that allows athletes to sync workouts directly from their Apple Watch to TrainingPeaks. For Apple Health users, this upgrade replaces the need...

April 12, 2020

Sam Long (USA) Victorious During the Men’s IRONMAN VR2 Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (April 13, 2020) – Four professional men capped off the second edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge by taking to the virtual bike course and going head-to-head in a 5150® Olympic distance race simulation. It was American Sam Long taking the top spot on the podium in a closely contested...

April 10, 2020

Discover Sprint and Olympic Triathlon with Triathlete Magazine’s New Guide

Boulder, CO, USA — April 10, 2020 — In the new Triathlete Guide to Sprint and Olympic Triathlon Racing, uncover the most important aspects of short-course training and racing. Triathlete senior editor and former pro Chris Foster explains the fundamentals, logistics, and training musts for athletes ranging from beginner to...

April 9, 2020

IRONMAN Announces Changes to 2020 IRONMAN World Championship Slot Allocation

TAMPA, Fla. (April 9, 2020)– IRONMAN today announced adjustments to the slot allocations for the 2020 Vega IRONMAN® World Championship based on qualifying events that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRONMAN World Championship qualifying window for the 2020 Vega IRONMAN World Championship has been officially extended from August...

April 9, 2020

United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy and CoachUp Announce Partnership

(Highlands Ranch, CO – April 9, 2020) – United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) today announced a new partnership with CoachUp, a leading coaching platform to over 10K coaches and 200K athletes. As a partner to UESCA, CoachUp is excited to assist UESCA coaches in growing their businesses both in terms...