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January 8, 2024
Supply Chain Sources Will Represent Three Popular Wellness Brands At CES 2024
PLANO, TX, Jan. 8, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Supply Chain Sources (SCS) will represent at CES 2024 three popular wellness brands: KingSmith Fitness and a full line of WalkingPad products (Venetian Expo, Halls A-D, Booth #54208), LifeSmart PowerTouch Fitness (Venetian Expo, Halls A-D, Booth #54508) and AiWorks Global (LVCC, North Hall,...
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January 8, 2024
Phil Gyori Named Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Brands
Fountain Valley, CA (Jan 8, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - United Sports Brands is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Gyori as Chief Executive Officer. Phil most recently served as the CEO of Pelican Products, and has also held past senior leadership roles at top outdoor and lifestyle brands such...
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January 5, 2024
Muuvr Raises $4.2M for Rewards-Based Fitness App
Muuvr surpassed its original funding target with a $4.16 million post-seed funding round, the company announced. That, combined with $1.67 million in founder loans, sets Muuvr’s total capital increase at $5.84 million. The post-seed funding round was led by what Muuvr described as “influential private individuals and family offices. Investors...
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January 5, 2024
Oscar Pistorius freed from jail 11 years after murdering girlfriend
South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that shocked a nation inured to violence against women. Pistorius - dubbed "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs - shot 29-year-old model Steenkamp dead...
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January 5, 2024
Grandma’s Marathon Reaches Fourth Straight Sellout, Fastest Since 2016
DULUTH, MINN./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Only days away from setting a new all-time record, Grandma’s Marathon has reached the second-fastest sellout in the organization’s history, it was officially announced today. This marks the fourth straight year the race has reached its capacity, with 9,500 participants signed up for this year’s 26.2-mile road...
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January 5, 2024
Carmichael Training Systems to Launch Virtual Training on the Velocity Platform
Highland Park, Illinois, January 5, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – CTS will launch its virtual cycling and strength programs this month on the Velocity platform as a subscription service offering. Live and on-demand virtual cycling workouts and strength workouts will be made available through the “CTS Live” subscription. The workouts will be...
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January 5, 2024
Zoot Sports Signs The Real Triathlon Squad
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Zoot Sports, a global leader in triathlon apparel and gear, is proud to announce the signing of The Real Triathlon Squad (RTS) to its elite pro roster. Consisting of top pro triathletes Nick Chase, Tamara Jewett, Lesley Smith, Marc Dubrick, Jackson Laundry, Garric Loewen,...
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January 5, 2024
Fuelin Launches Feature Integrating Nutrition Information Directly into TrainingPeaks Coaching Platform
[San Francisco, January 5, 2024] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Fuelin, a leading nutrition coaching app, is excited to announce the launch of its new feature, seamlessly integrating nutrition information into the TrainingPeaks coaching platform. This enhancement aims to bridge the gap between nutrition planning and athletic training, providing athletes and coaches...
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January 4, 2024
2023 Garmin Fitness Report
Many people use the new year as an opportunity to set new goals but before getting too focused on how to change habits, take the time to appreciate how far you’ve come. New data shows Garmin customers work year-round to meet their goals — no New Year’s resolutions needed. Garmin.com
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January 4, 2024
America’s Favorite Half Marathons
HalfMarathons.net launched their first vote for the best half marathons in the United States. Voting runs through the end of January. Four winners will be selected to receive prizes from partners training app Runna, retail partner Marathon Sports, and tour operator Rogue Expeditions. The winners will also have their entry to any one...
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January 4, 2024
Photo Finishes and Compelling Debuts Expected at the 52nd Annual Chevron Houston Marathon
HOUSTON, TX /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The woman who sits at the top of the Aramco Houston Half Marathon all-time list will attempt to race her way into the Chevron Houston Marathon record books later this month. The men’s race will feature a rematch of last year’s thrilling photo finish. The...
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January 4, 2024
Peloton to bring its content to TikTok in exclusive partnership
Fitness equipment maker Peloton Interactive (PTON.O) will bring its workout content to short-form video platform TikTok in an exclusive partnership, the companies said on Thursday. The partnership comes as Peloton, shares of which extended gains to jump 9.5% in premarket trading, is pivoting from hardware and transforming into a software-focused...
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January 4, 2024
Free Fly Apparel Signs Pro Surfer Evan Geiselman
Charleston, SC (January 4, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Free Fly, a pioneering brand in bamboo performance apparel built for the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the recent signing of professional surfer and passionate fisherman Evan Geiselman. Evan will be joining the growing Surf Ambassador Team and bringing his lifelong knowledge...
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January 4, 2024
For Sale Memphis in May Triathlon
Memphis, TN /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - P.R Event Management will offer to interested and qualified parties the opportunity to acquire the Legacy 40th Memphis in May Olympic and Sprint Triathlons in time for the 2024 season. Since the inception of the Memphis In May Triathlon in 1983 the event has been...
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January 4, 2024
80/20 Endurance Launches Virtual Training and Plans on Velocity Indoor Cycling Platform
Highland Park, Illinois, January, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 80/20 Endurance, a leader in the global endurance training and coaching industry, has launched its virtual cycling and enhanced training plan offerings on Velocity, with the Team 80/20 Virtual Cycling Club. 80/20 Endurance is currently leading Live, Replay and On-demand cycling workouts on...
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January 4, 2024
Dream Run Camp to Host Special Retreat for Runner-Writers
Flagstaff, ARIZONA – January, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Dream Run Camp, a Flagstaff-based residential training camp for runners, today announced plans to host a special retreat for runner-writers in August 2024. Called Run, Write, Repeat, the three-night event will feature a combination of group runs, writing workshops, special presentations, Flagstaff sightseeing, and career...
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January 3, 2024
Planet Fitness busts gym barriers with help from Megan Thee Stallion
Low-cost gym chain Planet Fitness partnered with Megan Thee Stallion for a new campaign meant to break down fitness barriers in the new year, according to a press release. To capitalize on the interest in fitness that typically arrives in January, the rapper is playing the role of Mother Fitness,...
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January 3, 2024
Red Bull acquires controlling stake in Bora-Hansgrohe
According to a notice published on Austria’s Federal Competition Authority, which was spotted by keen-eyed observers and posted on Twitter/X, Red Bull has acquired a 51 per cent stake in the German WorldTour cycling outfit. The notice, filed under the category of merger control and described as a “planned purchase...
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January 3, 2024
Global Wellness Economy Projected To Hit $8.5T by 2027
A new report brings encouraging news to the wellness sector, with the total wellness economy projected to hit a staggering $8.5 trillion in 2027 after reaching $5.5 trillion in 2022. Research by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reveals that wellness spending is expected to profoundly impact the global economy in...
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January 3, 2024
Chipotle and Strava Want to Give You Free Guac
On Tuesday, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a partnership with Strava, the digital fitness tracking giant, “to encourage and reward healthy habits this year.” The burrito and bowl chain has become the first restaurant brand to build customized streak and segment-based challenges on Strava. According to press release from Chipotle, the...
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January 3, 2024
Gwen Jorgensen announces new bike sponsor for 2024
We’re waiting on a number of bike sponsor announcements over the next little bit, but we can start 2024 off with the news that 2016 Olympic champion Gwen Jorgensen will be riding a Canyon as she looks to try and make the US Olympic team for Paris this summer. In...
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January 3, 2024
Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it’s no performance-enhancer
In one previous survey of cannabis users, Bryan’s research group found that a whopping 80% had used before or shortly after exercise. Yet very little research has been done at the intersection of the two. For the study, Bryan and Gibson recruited 42 Boulder-area volunteers who already run while using...
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January 3, 2024
Varlo Sports Secures Seed Funding for Growth and Innovation, Attracts Investment from REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (Jan. 3, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Varlo Sports, a trailblazing company at the intersection of design and performance in the sports apparel industry, proudly announces the successful completion of its most recent seed funding round. This significant milestone ensures the company's continued growth and operational excellence as it embarks on...
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January 3, 2024
Hyperice Sues Therabody Over Massage Gun Patent Infringement
Hyperice has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Therabody, asserting that the company infringed its recently issued U.S. Patent No. 11,857,482. The patent claims technology dating to 2013, which is used in Hyperice products like its Hypervolt Go 2, Hypervolt 2 and Hypervolt 2 Pro massage guns. In the...
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January 3, 2024
Strava Releases Year In Sport Trend Report, Showing What Makes and Breaks Motivation Across Generations
SAN FRANCISCO – January 3, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Strava, the leading digital community for active people with more than 120 million athletes, today announced the release of Year In Sport: The Trend Report, highlighting the global trends among active people across generations. It’s no surprise that Gen Z’s behaviors and...