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June 29, 2021
He Felt Like Running: 100 Days, 100 Ironman-Length Triathlons
James Lawrence completed 100 Ironman-distance races in 100 days. He brought a whole community — and a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny — along with him. NYT
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June 29, 2021
A New Study Suggests Employee Wellness Programs Are Pretty Much Useless
Employee wellness programs neither make workers healthier nor save companies money, says new research out of Harvard and the University of Chicago. Inc.
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June 29, 2021
UltrAspire Elite Kyle Pietari Secures a 6th Place Western States Finish
St. George, Utah. Anticipation to toe the line was at an all time high for Western States after a year of almost no racing for the trail running community. Kyle, who has 4 consecutive top 10 WSER finishes under his belt, is looking to make this year his 5th. In spectacular...
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June 29, 2021
Saucony® Launches The All-New XODUS 11
WALTHAM, MA (June 29, 2021) – As trail running continues its growth trajectory, so too is the mileage that trail runners are racking up in the rough stuff. For long-haul runs, off-road adventurers need a shoe that’s built to go the distance. Today, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony introduces...
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June 29, 2021
UCI president blames Tour de France crashes ‘above all’ on riders and tension in peloton
UCI president David Lappartient has denied that the design of the course on stage 3 of the Tour de France had anything to do with the numerous crashes that shook up the peloton and left a large number of riders injured. Cycling News
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June 29, 2021
Gympass Emerges Stronger Out Of The Pandemic, Doubles Valuation To $2.2B
The company announced Tuesday that it has closed on a $220 million round, at more than double its last valuation of $1 billion in June 2019. The corporate wellness platform is now valued at $2.2 billion with SoftBank, General Atlantic, Moore Strategic Ventures, Kaszek and Valor Capital Group investing in this funding round. TechCrunch
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June 29, 2021
Marmot Celebrates Its Partnership with The Venture Out Project
Rohnert Park, Calif. — Jun 29, 2021— This month Marmot announced a continuation, expansion, and appreciation of its partnership with The Venture Out Project, a 501c3 non-profit that leads outdoor trips and courses for LGBTQ+ people to experience the outdoors and providing education and support that helps schools and organizations...
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June 29, 2021
Galen Rupp and Sara Hall Headline 43rd Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp and America’s second fastest female marathon runner ever, Sara Hall, will be at the helm of this year’s elite field, a year that marks a global comeback for the road racing industry. Rupp stands...
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June 29, 2021
Changé – Laval Espace Mayenne, the first official Individual Time-Trial on the “Tour de France 2021” arrives at Laval and goes online
Laval, Mayenne, France / June, 2021 - No first week of the Tour had ever offered such a long individual time-trial since 2008, the year of the last Grand Départ in Brest! The geography of the Stage 5 varies the scenario and forces a possible reshuffle in the established positions...
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June 29, 2021
Go Hybrid and Combine In-Person Events with Challenges to Increase Reach and Sponsor Value
As more and more events are able to go back to in-person events, it's key to support both in-person and do-anywhere events on the same platform. This not only offers best-in-class experience to all participants but also increases sponsor opportunities by increasing the reach of your event. Integrated results platform...
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June 28, 2021
Hyland’s Doubles Down on Cycling, Adding Paul Thomas to the Hyland’s Powered Family
LOS ANGELES – June 28, 2021 – Hyland’s, a century-old leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, is proud to announce the addition of elite cyclist Paul Thomas to the Hyland’s Powered athlete roster. Thomas will support the cycling initiatives of Hyland’s Powered, including coaching their cycling teams at the 2021...
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June 28, 2021
Arthur Serrieres and Eleonora Peroncini win XTERRA Switzerland
Arthur Serrieres (FRA) and Eleonora Peroncini (ITA) won the XTERRA Switzerland off-road triathlon elite races in the Vallee de Joux on Saturday, June 26, 2021, with winning times of 2:14:03 and 2:38:20, respectively. It’s the 10th career XTERRA World Tour victory for Serrieres, his third this season and second in...
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June 28, 2021
Amazon’s Growing Fitness Ambitions
Amazon is looking for a Head of Fitness Programming to join its Halo team — the group leading the company’s new wave of fitness services. Halo, a fitness band and subscription service, made its debut last August. The device helps users assess their overall health and movement; the subscription offers hundreds of exercise, sleep,...
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June 28, 2021
Fitness companies back in business with IPOs
The last week has seen a number of companies in the fitness industry making comebacks with public offerings or announcing intent to do so: Pure Barre parent Xponential Fitness seeks IPO likely valuing firm at some $1.3B Seeking Alpha Beachbody went public via a three-way business combination with Peloton competitor...
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June 28, 2021
Montana’s Whitefish Marathon Sets Record Attendance in 2021
WHITEFISH, Mont. (June 28, 2021) – The return of the Whitefish Marathon brought sunshine and smiles as runners and walkers raced in the shadows of Glacier National Park on Saturday, May 22. After canceling the event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants and event organizers alike were pleased...
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June 27, 2021
Women Only Triathlons Return to Charleston, SC
Mt. Pleasant, SC. Approximately 100 women crossed the finish line of the inaugural Crews Subaru She Tris Sprint Triathlon Hobcaw on May 23rd. Ranging in age from 11 to 78, the women swam 200 yards, biked 12 miles, and ran 2 miles in and around the picturesque Hobcaw neighborhood. “It...
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June 27, 2021
Tokyo 2020 eye tighter rules on arrivals after Ugandan COVID-19 positives
A nine-member group from Uganda arrived on June 18, with a team coach testing positive on arrival at Narita International Airport, despite reportedly being fully vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine and testing negative before he landed. The individual was later found to have tested positive for the Delta variant of COVID-19,...
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June 26, 2021
Tour de France organisers aim to sue spectator who caused mass stage 1 crash
The Tour de France spectator who caused a massive crash on stage 1 could be facing legal action from the race organisers. Race deputy director Pierre-Yves Thouault said they are suing this woman so that the tiny minority of people who do this don't spoil the show for everyone. Cycling...
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June 26, 2021
EventHub Continues as Expo Management Partner for 2022 Running USA Industry Conference
Running USA announced today that EventHub, the leading Endurance Sponsorship and Expo Platform, will continue in the role of Expo Management Partner for the 18th Running USA Industry Conference to be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs resort from Feb. 20-22, 2022. Registration is now open. Running USA has previously used...
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June 26, 2021
Emily Sisson, after missing marathon team, 483 days later wins Olympic Trials 10,000m
Emily Sisson won the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials 10,000m on Saturday, 483 days after starting the marathon trials as favorite and dropping out by mile 22. NBC Sports
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June 26, 2021
Police looking for spectator who sparked chaotic Tour de France crash
French police are looking for a spectator who sent dozens of elite cyclists crashing in a massive pileup on the first day of the Tour de France during the weekend. On Saturday, German cyclist Tony Martin was sent tumbling at high speed when he rode straight into a cardboard sign being held...
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June 25, 2021
Liv Expands Support for Liv Racing WorldTeam with Additional 3-Year Title Partnership
OOSTERHOUT (the Netherlands) - June 26, 2021 - Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, demonstrated its commitment to supporting women’s professional road racing at the highest level today by announcing the extension of their title sponsorship of the Liv Racing WorldTeam for at least three more...
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June 25, 2021
361° Sponsored Vicky Hogg Runs Over 900 Miles In 30 Days For Dementia UK
On Wednesday 23rd June 2021, Vicky Hogg, a council worker from Doncaster, completed her mammoth challenge of running from John O’Groats in Scotland to Lands End, Cornwall in just 30 days. During this event, Vicky ran over 30 miles every day and endured the hottest days of the year, knee...
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June 25, 2021
KINeSYS Sunscreen Sponsors The Achilles 650-mile Resilience Relay
June 2021 - Vancouver, Canada. KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is proud to be providing sunscreen to the 200+ athletes and crew for The Achilles Resilience Relay. Achilles International is a global organization operating in 25 countries including the US, which transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social...
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June 24, 2021
A Fit for Every Body: REI Co-op Announces Expanded Apparel Sizing
The retailer will soon offer up to women’s size 20 in a core group of activities. Yoga, hiking, snow sports, running, fitness, swimming, and cycling are at the top of the list. Not only will it offer gear in a wider range of sizes, but it will also commit to...