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March 28, 2024
The Physiology Behind Women Kicking A** at Ultraman Races
When professional triathlete and multi-time iron-distance champion Michelle Vesterby crossed the finish line of Ultraman Arizona in 24:28:06 a couple of weeks ago and became the race’s overall champion, the first man didn’t follow until more than two hours later in 26:57:57. Further, five of the top 10 overall finishers at this year’s Ultraman...
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March 28, 2024
DJ Diplo creates run club with a cool twist
It seems like everyone and their cousin is part of a different run club in 2024, and it’s hard for one club to distinguish itself from another besides pace, meeting time and location. Grammy award-winning DJ and producer Diplo (Thomas Pentz) found a way to make his new run club a...
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March 28, 2024
IRONMAN Launches Dedicated IRONMAN Pro Series Website
- NEW IRONMAN Pro Series website live now: proseries.ironman.com - Features include athlete bios, race results, standings, livestream and video hub, in addition to IRONMAN Pro Series news and stories - Countdown is on to the first race of the IRONMAN Pro Series at Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside triathlon...
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March 28, 2024
Greenville Cycling Classic Presented by Prisma Health Criterium Coming to Downtown Greenville, SC April 25, 2024
Greenville, SC/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The top men’s and women’s professional bicycle racers in the USA are coming to downtown Greenville on Thursday, April 25, 2024 to compete in the inaugural Greenville Cycling Classic Presented By Prisma Health. The high-speed cycling competition is part of the popular Speed Week race series...
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March 28, 2024
Runner Completes “2 Half Marathons, 2 Coasts, 2 Days” and Raises $10,425 for Autoimmune Disease Research Benefitting Benaroya Research Institute
March 26, 2024 (SEATTLE) -- Gretchen Schoenstein achieved an extraordinary feat by completing two half marathons on opposite coasts in two days. Schoenstein ran the Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon in Washington, D.C., on March 16, 2024. Later that night she flew to the West Coast to complete the Shamrock...
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March 28, 2024
Sweat Equity: Gold’s Gym SoCal Marks 35 Years with Long Beach Expansion
Los Angeles, CA (March 28, 2024) – Gold’s Gym SoCal – the original home of fitness workouts – celebrates its 35th anniversary, marking three and a half decades of unparalleled dedication to health, wellness, and community. To coincide with the milestone, Gold's Gym SoCal is unveiling its plans to open...
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March 28, 2024
Humango Partners with UTC-ButcherBox Cycling p/b LOOK
BOULDER, CO. and BOSTON (March 28, 2024) – Humango™, a revolutionary training platform integrating AI-powered technology, is thrilled to announce its latest partnership with Boston-based high-performance race team UTC-ButcherBox Cycling p/b LOOK, bringing together next-level AI endurance sports training, athletic empowerment, and elite performance. Humango will serve as the Official...
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March 28, 2024
Tour de Saddleback Raises Over $1300 for Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation at 2024 Event
IRVINE, Calif. – The Tour de Saddleback returned for its annual event this past weekend, providing 302 participants the opportunity to ride through Orange County while raising over $1300 for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF). PCRF, headquartered locally in Irvine, Calif., raises funds to accelerate scientific breakthroughs that transform...
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March 27, 2024
Wattbike Atom now available for purchase in Ireland
27th March 2024, Nottingham, UK - Leading indoor cycling brand Wattbike have announced that their award winning Wattbike Atom is now available to purchase directly by their Irish customers. Wattbike is the original indoor smart bike innovator, offering the most accurate and reliable training tools used by champions, athletes, and...
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March 27, 2024
Pensacola’s oldest running event support Golden Elite Track & Field Club
Pensacola, FL – (March 27, 2024) – One of Pensacola’s oldest running events, the Bayou Hills Run, takes place Saturday, March 30 at 7 a.m. at Pensacola’s Bayview Park. Registration for the race is open through Saturday, March 230 at 6 a.m. Part of the proceeds will support the Golden...
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March 27, 2024
Verge Launches Gravel Apparel Range: Empowering riders to explore in their own style.
NEW YORK, March 27th 2024 - Verge, the forward-thinking custom cycling apparel brand, today introduces its Gravel Range - a collection designed for riders who seek adventure both on and off the beaten path. This versatile line offers a perfect blend of performance, comfort, and style, allowing cyclists to confidently...
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March 27, 2024
Sold out GFNY Cannes delivers
New York City, March 27, 2024 - Cannes, the glamorous city at the French Côte d’Azur, hosted the third edition of GFNY Cannes this past Sunday. The demanding 110.8 km race course into the hinterland of the azure blue Mediterranean Sea, with a challenging elevation gain of 2011 m, tested...
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March 27, 2024
How Do Olympic Athletes Sleep?
A new study in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, from sports scientists at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee led by Travis Anderson, dives into the real-world sleep habits of more than 1,600 Olympic and Paralympic athletes. In the lead-up to the Tokyo Games in 2021, they filled out...
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March 27, 2024
Self-Confidence: An Interview with Jasmin Paris About Her 2024 Barkley Marathons Finish
Jasmin Paris (U.K.) made history on March 22 in the waning minutes of the 2024 Barkley Marathons, when she came around the final corner of the finishing road. No woman had ever finished four laps of five-lap race before, let alone the whole thing. After two previous attempts at the event in...
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March 27, 2024
A VC unpacks the why and process of deciding to invest in a sports tech startup
Investor Rayn Ong pointed out recently that “VCs (and angels) say no to 95% of the founders they meet with”. That’s ignoring the many more no responses over emails and even DMs (from some brave founders). As anyone in startup land will attest, the no comes in many forms. There...
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March 27, 2024
Spartan Unveil Global Partnership with Optimum Nutrition
March 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Two industry leaders collide for a major partnership that will be recognised worldwide as Spartan, the world’s leading obstacle course race comes together with Optimum Nutrition, the world’s #1 sports nutrition brand1, for a multi-year partnership. The two brands unite on values of human performance, believing...
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March 27, 2024
Charity Slots Available for Iconic 2024 Races with Challenged Athletes Foundation: Ironman Oceanside 70.3, Escape from Alcatraz and Empire State Building Run-Up
SAN DIEGO, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As the 2024 racing season kicks into high gear, athletes worldwide are gearing up for a series of thrilling endurance events. Among these prestigious races are the Ironman Oceanside 70.3, Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and the iconic Empire State Building Run-Up. For those seeking...
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March 27, 2024
The NYC team taking on world’s best at Gran Premio New York City
NEW YORK CITY, March 27, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The inaugural UCI 1.2 men elite pro race Gran Premio New York City will be held on May 19, 2024 on the same course and same day as the 12th annual mass participation race Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC. The...
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March 27, 2024
Sennheiser becomes headphone partner of DATEV Challenge Roth
ROTH/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The audio brand Sennheiser is launching a new commitment to triathlon and will be the headphone partner of the world's largest long-distance triathlon. Among other things, the Sennheiser brand will present its latest products at the Triathlon Expo in Roth. These include the MOMENTUM Sport earbuds, which...
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March 26, 2024
Groundbreaking project sees running shoe use Vittoria gravel tyre tech
The gravel phenomenon in the cycle market is being mirrored in the running market, where those on foot are seeking new trails, away from asphalt. With that in mind, Craft Sportswear and bicycle tyre manufacturer Vittoria have unveiled a collaboration which will see a running shoe outsole utilise Vittoria gravel...
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March 26, 2024
Super Shoes Aren’t Just for Elite Runners — How Running Brands Are Bringing These Tech-Loaded Styles to the Masses
Super shoes were made to break records. While these carbon-plated styles, which are paired with supercritical foam midsoles, landed on the scene almost a decade ago, the definitive tipping point came in 2019. That’s when Eliud Kipchoge, wearing the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next%, became the first person to run a marathon...
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March 26, 2024
Eastern Mountain Sports to Make Debut Appearance at The Boston Outdoor Expo, Showcasing Premier Outdoor Brands and Interactive Tent Showcase
Boston, MA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Set to be a highlight event for the Spring season, the debut of The Boston Outdoor Expo will take place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, April 27-28, 2024. The organizers have announced a collaboration with Eastern Mountain Sports which promises to bring an...
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March 26, 2024
Regular exercise is associated with less insomnia, study shows
“Physically active people have a lower risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep duration, both long and short,” said lead study author Dr. Erla Björnsdóttir, sleep expert and part time teacher and researcher at Reykjavik University. The study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Open looked at data from more than...
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March 26, 2024
Lurie Children’s Hospital and The Chicago Triathlon announce the launch of the Inaugural Corporate Challenge at the 2024 Chicago Triathlon
CHICAGO, IL (March 26, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Chicago Triathlon and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (Lurie Children's) are excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Corporate Challenge, which will take place at the Chicago Triathlon on August 24-25, 2024. Lurie Children's has been...
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March 26, 2024
Altra’s New Vanish Carbon 2 Unites Speed and Comfort
DENVER, Colo. (March 26, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Altra, a leading innovator in performance running, announces the second iteration of the award-winning Vanish Carbon road racing shoe. “After years of working with elite athletes, we were beyond excited to launch the original Vanish Carbon back in 2022”, according to Altra...