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December 11, 2023
Ikea Enters Fitness With At-Home Workout Collection
Ikea, best known for its budget-friendly furniture and decor, is capitalizing on the rising consumer trend toward health and fitness with plans to launch a limited 19-piece at-home workout collection that gives a new definition to “functional fitness.” Dubbed the Dajlien (‘Daily’) collection, Ikea says its upcoming fitness product line...
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December 11, 2023
Spanish elite runner sacrifices result to aid Kenyan runner
In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship at the 2023 Generali Málaga Marathon in Spain on Sunday, Ricardo Rosado of Madrid, poised to become the first Spanish finisher, sacrificed a top-five finish to assist his competitor, Evans Kimtai Kiprono of Kenya, in crossing the finish line. As Rosado approached the final...
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December 11, 2023
SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series and Zwift Announce Schedule for 8-Event E-Fondo Series
(Gettysburg, PA ) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series today announced the event schedule for the 4th Annual E-Fondo Series, an 8-event series of competitive cycling events hosted on Zwift’s industry leading virtual cycling platform. The 8-event e-sports cycling competition features timed segments like the Series’ real-world...
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December 10, 2023
More than 30,000 Runners Crossed the Finish Line this Weekend During BMW Dallas Marathon Festival’s 52nd Running
(DALLAS) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - A record-breaking turnout saw more than 30,000 runners race through downtown Dallas, its stately neighborhoods, and around White Rock Lake – on a course lined with more than 100,000 cheering spectators – finishing at Dallas City Hall for the 52nd running of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival. “Congratulations...
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December 10, 2023
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon Weekend: A Resounding Success!
BILOXI, MS. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon Weekend reached its peak on Sunday morning as participants from across the nation crossed the finish line with remarkable achievements in the Marathon and Half Marathon. The coastal landscape served as a stunning backdrop for the runners, who showcased exceptional...
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December 10, 2023
Eight Titles Awarded on the Third Day of Cyclocross Nationals at Joe Creason Park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE - It was another beautiful day in Louisville for the 2023 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships. With lines being dialed in and course conditions drying out, each race saw a battle of attrition as riders from around the country competed for the coveted Stars and Stripes...
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December 10, 2023
Colorado Mesa University and University of Colorado Boulder Claim 2024 Collegiate Cyclocross Omnium Titles
December 8, 2023, LOUISVILLE, Ky. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Warm temperatures, overcast skies, and low dew points greeted the fourth day of the 2023 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships took place on Friday. The Masters Women, Men’s and Women’s Singlespeed, Collegiate Team Relays, and Non-Champ Team Relay took on the 1.7-mile...
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December 9, 2023
Junior Racing Kicks off the Penultimate Day of Cyclocross National Championships
December 9, 2023, LOUISVILLE, Ky. /ENDURANCER SPORTSWIRE/ - On the penultimate day of the 2023 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, massive junior fields brought exciting showdowns. With course conditions changing rapidly, from slick in the morning to wet around lunchtime, and finishing with a mud-fest for the final races, the...
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December 9, 2023
Clear Skies and 50 Degrees Welcomed Runners, Walkers, Families, and Supporters to Friday and Saturday’s BMW Dallas Marathon Festival Events
(DALLAS) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - More than 12,800 runners showed up at the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival to participate in the Friday Night Lights event, followed by Saturday’s 10K, 5K, 5K Team, 5K Walk, 100M Dash and the Oncor Kid’s Race - which promotes family health and wellness in the community. As...
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December 9, 2023
LLama – a new App by CWRB
[Australia, Brisbane, 9 December 2023] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - This World Llama Day, Chicks Who Ride Bikes (CWRB) - Australia’s largest women’s cycling community – announced today that they have launched a new and improved mobile app for female cyclists. In addition to the features released on the pilot app (cwrb),...
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December 8, 2023
The Sold Out 52nd Annual BMW Dallas Marathon Festival Weekend Commences at Scottish Rite for Children
DALLAS (Dec. 8, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The sold out 2023 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival weekend kicked off this morning, bringing together representatives from Scottish Rite for Children, the race’s primary beneficiary, and title sponsor BMW of North America. This will be the 26th year of Scottish Rite for Children partnering...
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December 8, 2023
Sportswear Brand Castore Lands $184M Investment
Sportswear brand and digital platform Castore has secured a £145 million ($184 million) investment in a round led by Raine Partners, a firm specializing in media, entertainment and sports. The apparel brand has an ecommerce site as well as two shops in its headquarters in Liverpool and London and reports...
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December 8, 2023
Lululemon Expects to Launch Men’s Shoes in First Quarter of 2024
After officially entering the footwear game in early 2022 with a sneaker designed specifically for the needs of female athletes, Lululemon is ready to expand the category to include men. On the company’s third-quarter earnings conference call with analysts on Thursday evening, Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald announced that the company...
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December 8, 2023
Trail Running Participation Is on the Rise and Brands Are Releasing Innovative Shoes in 2024. But Are They Worth the Investment for Retailers?
Trail running participation is on the rise, and leading footwear brands are looking to capitalize. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) 2023 Topline Participation Report, total trail running participation has increased for the fifth straight year. There were 13.3 million total trail running participants in 2022, according...
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December 8, 2023
Kane Footwear Launches Collab Shoe with Matt Choi
Westport, CT (December 8, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Kane Footwear is thrilled to announce the launch of their collaborative Revive design in partnership with running influencer and personal trainer Matt Choi. The shoe features a sky blue base color with yellow and dark blue speckles, along with Choi’s tagline “Limitless”...
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December 8, 2023
Perceev Announces Partnership with Triathlon Industry Legend, Bob Babbitt
December 8, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Perceev, an innovative new software as a service platform for endurance races, is thrilled to announce its partnership with USA Triathlon and Ironman Hall of Famer Bob Babbitt, who will play a key role on the advisory board. Bob has been a part of...
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December 8, 2023
2024 Race Across America to Finish in Atlantic City
Boulder, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The executive management of Race Across America, Inc. (the Company) recently announced the 2024 Race Across America (RAAM) finish will be in Atlantic City, New Jersey. RAAM - widely known as The World’s Toughest Bicycle Race – is a 3000-mile coast-to-coast race across the America....
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December 7, 2023
Runners take over the Coast this weekend
BILOXI, MS. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Thousands of runners will converge on Coastal Mississippi this weekend to participate in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and Coastal Running Fest. The event, now in its 8th year, continues to grow, drawing participants from 46 states, the District of Columbia, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Puerto...
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December 7, 2023
Can AI Find Your Perfect Fitting Running Shoe?
A shoe can make or break your run, no matter your fitness level. Ill-fitting shoes can cause blisters so bad you can’t run anymore or rub your toenails right off. Or the shoe just doesn’t serve your specific gait, compromising your performance. That was the case when pro marathoner Nell...
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December 7, 2023
Ford claims its new van can solve the issue of “cyclists getting doored” by drivers and passengers
It took only until 2020 for Ford, the American auto-industry behemoth partially behind populating the country's suburban streets with large vehicles (often used by walking-distance locals going to the supermarket to buy a pint of milk) to acknowledge that cyclists exist, with its Emoji Jacket — that was a thing, remember? And it seems Ford has...
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December 7, 2023
Pierer announces agreements to sell its Felt Bicycle and Raymon brands
Pierer Mobility AG said it has agreements to sell Felt Bicycle, which it acquired in 2021, to a consortium led by a current manager. The Austrian motorcycle and e-bike company also has agreed to sell its Raymon e-bike brand to its founders, Susanne and Felix Puello, and focus on its KTM,...
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December 7, 2023
Shimano bike parts ‘made by modern slaves’ sold to commuters
Shimano, a bicycle-parts manufacturer that supplies commuters and Tour de France competitors, has allegedly sold gears produced by ‘modern slaves,’ the Telegraph can reveal. The multi-billion pound Japanese company sources the components from a Malaysian supplier that has been accused of exploiting migrant workers from Nepal. The biking giant provides...
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December 7, 2023
Unique Course and International Field at Inaugural Challenge Salinas
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This Sunday, the first edition of Challenge Salinas will take place as the last race in the 2023 Challenge Family race calendar. A small but interesting pro field will cross swords in Ecuador, which could make for an exciting battle. The race – at least the women’s...
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December 7, 2023
Record-Breaking Field Anticipated for 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
CHICAGO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will notify runners today of their selection status for the 2024 race. The excitement from this year’s record-setting event sparked unprecedented interest with more than 120,000 individuals applying for a chance to participate. Those who secure an entry into the race...
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December 7, 2023
League of American Bicyclists Celebrates BikeInsure as Official Bike Insurance Partner
Washington, DC / December 7, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The League of American Bicyclists is excited to announce our partnership with BikeInsure to offer League members a clear and comprehensive opt-in bicycle insurance policy. This partnership with BikeInsure emphasizes the importance of protecting bicycles and electric bikes, which are essential...