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June 23, 2020
Star-Studded Virtual Events for National Triathlon Week
Top players from all aspects of the triathlon world have come together for “Triathlon’s Transition: Conquering the Pandemic & Fostering Diversity,” a series of events orchestrated by UCAN. These star-studded events feature Mark Allen, Siri Lindley, Bob Babbitt, Karen Smyers, Tim O’Donnell, Dr. Tekemia Dorsey, and USAT’s Chief of Staff,...
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June 23, 2020
Zoot Sports Launches New Face Mask Collection
Carlsbad, CA- Zoot Sports, the global industry leader in triathlon apparel and accessories, launches all new technical face coverings. Available in 15 colorful and unique designs, customers can order individual masks or cooling neck sleeves. Additionally, they will offer the option to create your own design though their quick turn custom...
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June 23, 2020
athleteReg Launches Automated Sales Tax Functionality
(Easthampton, MA) - In accordance with new Marketplace Facilitator laws throughout the United States, athleteReg has released a complete solution to facilitate collecting and remitting sales tax on behalf of our event directors in qualifying states. Marketplace Facilitator laws, which vary state-by-state, are the result of the landmark Supreme Court...
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June 22, 2020
A big data approach to predicting your marathon pace
A new study uses the training data you upload to sites like Strava to estimate the "critical speed" that determines your race performance. Read more on Outside.
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June 22, 2020
CrossFit owner fostered sexist company culture, workers say
Women report getting lewd assessments of their bodies, among other mistreatment from top male management. Read more in NYT.
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June 22, 2020
London Marathon still looking to hold race on Oct. 4
London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher said on Friday that organizers are working to ensure the rescheduled race is held on Oct. 4 despite the cancellation of September’s Great North Run due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more on Reuters.
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June 22, 2020
2020 Alan Jones Timer Award Winner: Todd Henderlong
June 22, 2020 – Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup announces this year’s Alan Jones Timer Award winner, Todd Henderlong, with T&H Timing located in Indiana. RunSignup’s annual timer award recognizes an individual race timer who has shown exceptional efforts and has had a significant impact on the endurance race industry. Henderlong,...
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June 21, 2020
Dirty Kanza founder fired for saying police shooting of Rayshard Brooks was ‘justified’
The founder of Dirty Kanza, Jim Cummins, has been fired by the organisers of the popular gravel race over a social media post in which he claimed the shooting of a black man by police in Atlanta this week was "justified". Cummins, who set up Dirty Kanza in 2006, was dismissed from...
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June 20, 2020
Skye Moench (USA) and Andi Boecherer (DEU) Earn Victories During the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge
- Over 9,000 athletes from 117 nations registered to compete in IRONMAN VR12 an IRONMAN 70.3 half-distance simulation with 5 km Run, 90 km Ride, and 21 km Run - More than 1,900 age-group athletes registered to compete in the third IRONMAN Virtual Racing Championship Series event - More than...
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June 20, 2020
Believe in the Run Kicks Off Summer Distance Project in Partnership With Polar
BALTIMORE, Md., June 20, 2020 - Believe in the Run, an independent run culture outlet, has just launched GRIT, a summer distance project presented by Polar. The event challenges runners to go beyond their average summer running goals, as runners choose between distance tiers of 25, 75, 150, 225, or...
