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December 14, 2023
iFit Plans AI Coach, Touts Tech in New Brand Campaigns
iFit, a global health and fitness technology subscription company with brands such as NordicTrack, ProForm, Weider and Freemotion, is gearing up for the upcoming launch of its new AI Coach, set to debut in January of 2024. iFit’s spot highlights the power of intelligent fitness integration across NordicTrack, ProForm and Freemotion...
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December 14, 2023
Why Are Triathletes Renting Bikes for World Championships?
The bond between triathlete and bicycle is deep and complex, just ask the thousands of triathletes with pet names for their bicycles. So, this begs the question, why would someone rent a bicycle to race an Ironman—especially when that might have been the reason for the bike purchase in the...
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December 14, 2023
STRAVA’S YEAR IN SPORT 2023 AWARDS: THE WINNERS
Introducing Strava’s Year In Sport Award winners. This group of athletes, creators, and clubs stood out from the crowd and motivated us to keep moving in 2023. Strava
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December 14, 2023
Jumbo-Visma is selling its Tour de France bikes
The festive season is upon us, and Jumbo-Visma superfans the world over are grappling with what memorabilia to put on their list for Santa. Perhaps they want a GC Kuss t-shirt, or a copy of the team’s Officially Licensed Children’s Book, Look, I can do it, a 12-page cycling manifesto...
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December 14, 2023
PTO Celebrates Record Year, Prepares For Bigger 2024
London, UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has advised that its full 2024 PTO Tour calendar will be revealed in the new year, having already announced that it will return to Singapore (12-14 April) and Ibiza (28-29 September) respectively. PTO CEO Sam Renouf reiterated his belief that creating a season-long...
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December 14, 2023
TrainingPeaks Launches Apple Watch Custom Workout Integration
Louisville, Colo. (December 14, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - TrainingPeaks, the industry-leading training app for endurance coaches and athletes, today released a new integration with Apple Watch that allows users to send structured bike and run workouts from TrainingPeaks directly to the Apple Watch Workout app. This integration brings together the...
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December 14, 2023
RRCA Welcomes Little Rock, AR as a Runner Friendly Community
Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased welcome the newly designated Runner Friendly Community® for fall 2023: Little Rock, Arkansas Runner Friendly Communities have shown that they meet the program’s criteria, which includes community infrastructure along with support from local businesses and government. A...
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December 14, 2023
Beyond Limits Running Announces $20,000 Donation to Blind Center of Nevada, Celebrating the Launch of its “Beyond 5 Senses” Race Model at Rudolph’s Runderland Experience
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – December 14, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Beyond Limits Running today announced it will debut its first “Beyond 5 Senses” race model at its inaugural Rudolph’s Runderland Experience at Gilcrease Orchard the evening of December 22, 2023. The walker/runner/stroller friendly experience, designed to stimulate parallel excitement across...
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December 13, 2023
Woman Charged With Homicide in Death of 17-Year-Old Cyclist Magnus White
Boulder resident Yeva Smilianska faces a charge of vehicular homicide for the death of Magnus White, who was fatally struck by a car while riding his bicycle in July. Police said that 23-year-old Yeva Smilianska was 'most likely' asleep at the wheel when she crashed into a promising 17-year-old cyclist....
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December 13, 2023
GFNY closed 2023 with Kota Kinabalu race in Malaysia
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Sabah’s Youth and Sports Minister YB Datuk Ellron Angin, sent the GFNY riders on their way with 80 police officers, 30 police motos and 20 medical assistance vehicles securing the race for the riders to BE A PRO FOR A DAY. Under clear skies with perfect temperatures,...
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December 13, 2023
Peloton Unveils Key Insights on Gen Z, Inclusivity in Fitness
Eight months after a total company rebrand that welcomed new fitness enthusiasts across a variety of demographics, Peloton has released ‘The Peloton Report: A Fitness Journey,’ which unearths what motivates (and hinders) progress, how consumers pursue fitness, what they hope to achieve, and how they use tech on their fitness...
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December 13, 2023
Lance Armstrong Reveals Secret to Passing Drug Tests
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has explained how he was able to evade detection for using performance-enhancing drugs in competition, before his sporting career came to a crashing halt. The 52-year-old athlete's reputation and legacy were tarnished after it emerged that he had used performance-enhancing drugs for much of his career....
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December 13, 2023
Today’s Plan Announces Closure
Training & coaching platform Today’s Plan has announced they’ll be closing early next year. The Australian-based company has long been the chief competitor to TrainingPeaks, especially for coaches and high-performance teams. Numerous Tour de France teams have used the platform over the years (including currently), as well as many other...
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December 13, 2023
Challenge Family Announces Second Canadian Race with SAIL Challenge Esprit Montréal
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Challenge Family has partnered with one of Canada’s oldest and most respected events to announce SAIL Challenge Esprit Montréal on 6-8 September 2024. The event will mark the 40th anniversary of the original Esprit de Montréal Triathlon which each year attracts over 3,000 athletes to the Olympic...
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December 13, 2023
Mathis Margirier and Magda Nieuwoudt Finish Season with Challenge Family World Bonus Victories
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Four wins for Magda Nieuwoudt and three wins for Mathis Margirier: both athletes experienced a great season in 2023 and were stronger than ever at Challenge Family races. On top of their wins came some impressive second place finishes as well, making Nieuwoudt and Margirier the winners...
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December 12, 2023
Super League Triathlon amplifies U.S. Expansion as it partners with USA Triathlon for the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon
CALIFORNIA, USA/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Super League Triathlon announced today that they will be continuing their rapid US expansion by assuming the operation of the 2024 Long Beach Legacy Triathlon in partnership with USA Triathlon. This marks another addition to Super League’s growing US portfolio after the acquisition of events in...
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December 12, 2023
Fitbit hit with $11m fine in Australia after misleading customers over returns and warranties
The tech company Fitbit will have to pay an $11m fine in Australia after misleading consumers about smartwatches and fitness trackers that were not fit for purpose. The federal court issued the penalty against the US firm on Tuesday after it admitted making false, misleading or deceptive claims to 58...
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December 12, 2023
Who Will Run the Malibu Triathlon?
The Malibu Triathlon remains in uncertain status as the Malibu City Council adjourned without awarding a race permit last night, leaving two groups — Super League Triathlon, who acquired the rights to the race in 2020, and the Zuma Foundation, led by former owner of the race Michael Epstein —...
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December 12, 2023
Why Running Brands Are Signing College Athletes Who Can’t Race in Their Gear
It’s been a long time coming, but with an estimated 17 percent of all NCAA Division I athletes signing promotional deals to profit off their “name, image, and likeness” (NIL) in 2022, the era of stringently enforced amateurism in college sports seems to finally be over. To be fair, with...
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December 12, 2023
Nike Opens a Store in Tokyo That’s Dedicated to the City’s Running Community
Nike Ginza is the athletic giant’s new retail outpost, which is open now and is located in downtown Tokyo’s busy shopping district. Nike stated this area is also the home to a passionate running community. The store —which spans 12,765 square feet — utilizes its Nike Rise concept, one that is...
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December 12, 2023
FitVine Wine Named Official Wine and Celebration Partner of The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series is excited to announce a new, multi-year partnership with FitVine Wine. The partnership will feature FitVine as the Official Wine and Celebration Partner of each Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series event in the United States and see FitVine...
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December 12, 2023
Verge Launches Custom Indoor Cycling Clothing Line
NEW YORK, Dec 12, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Verge, the leader in innovative custom cycling apparel, today announced the launch of its new line of indoor cycling gear – The Pain Cave Collection. They deeply understand that dedicated indoor cyclists share the same passion as outdoor riders - both live for the...
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December 12, 2023
Over 1,200 Kids to Complete Finish Like a Champion Project at Orlando Magic 5K, 1 Mile and Kids’ Run
ORLANDO, Fla. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Orlando Magic 5K, 1 Mile and Kids’ Run is providing an opportunity for kids taking part in Finish Like a Champion to mark a special accomplishment at the run on February 4, the day after the U.S. Marathon Team Trials. Finish Like a Champion is...
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December 12, 2023
NION Health Launches First Negative Ion Electrolyte Powder for Enhanced Athletic Performance
Everett, Wash. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - NION Health, a division of Galahad Life Sciences, has developed a new electrolyte granule that delivers negative ions to enhance energy and hydration at the cellular level. NION™ Electrolyte Drink Mix safely and effectively delivers meaningful doses of negative ions to improve hydration, replenish lost minerals,...
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December 12, 2023
XTERRA European Championship 2024: High Stakes and Festivities in Prachatice
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The fight for European Championship glory returns to the tried and tested trails of the Czech Republic. Key Points: Prachatice, Czech named as official destination of 2024 XTERRA European Championship. A €30,000 Elite prize purse and regional championship crowns up for grabs in one of the most...