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February 5, 2021
2x Olympic Gold Medalist Maggie Steffens Joins Team UCAN
Maggie Steffens, considered one of the greatest water polo players in history, is teaming up with UCAN on her quest for a 3rd Olympic Gold Medal. Steffens is Captain of Team USA and ranks 2nd on the All-Time scoring list in Olympic history. She was named MVP at the Olympics...
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February 5, 2021
National Multisport Nonprofit Seeks Donors, Sponsors and Partners for its 2021 Nationwide TRIAD Initiatives Benefitting Youth
Baltimore, MD. - The International Association of Black Triathletes (IABT) is a national humanitarian nonprofit dedicated to providing advancement for urban youth and communities they represent through the sport of triathlon by being a gateway to reduce academic and health disparities and to increase opportunities for collegiate studies, internships, and...
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February 5, 2021
The Continent’s Best Obstacle Course Racers Descend on North Lake Tahoe, CA for the 2021 Spartan North American Championship Presented by Yokohama
BOSTON, Mass. (February 4, 2021) – Spartan®, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, will once again return to the rugged mountains of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows in North Lake Tahoe, CA — host of the 1960 Winter Olympics — for the 2021 Spartan North American Championship on...
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February 4, 2021
Endurance sports tired of sitting on sidelines
The California Coalition of Endurance Sports has a two-pronged objective: to get athletes — especially in San Diego County — back running, swimming and biking. The San Diego Tribune
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February 4, 2021
S.F. gyms challenge city over Covid restrictions: Prove it
A group representing dozens of local gyms has lobbed another legal challenge at San Francisco officials demanding further justification for what has been throughout most of the pandemic some of the strictest regulations on indoor fitness nationwide. BizJournals
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February 4, 2021
Truly immersive retail experiences: How brands like Nike are using augmented reality in 2021
Virtual and augmented reality tools have enabled gaming and entertainment to innovate at new rates, but now it’s the retail industry who is exploring how best to use these digital tools. As Nike unveils its latest interactive experience, which incorporates AR and QR-code scanning, the potential applications of virtual tech in retail are becoming...
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February 4, 2021
Race registration company UltraSignup sold to Tennessee firm
Software company Atiba Labs plans to stick with the brand’s look and feel, but will address the website’s need for more horsepower. UltraRunning Magazine
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February 4, 2021
Former Nike Manager Charged in Million-Dollar Plot to Defraud the Swoosh
Federal prosecutors in Oregon charged Errol Andam, a former marketing manager at Nike, with wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on a loan application as part of a scheme to defraud his former employer. Footwear News
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February 4, 2021
Why are people online pretending they ran a marathon?
The Home Run Marathon is the Fyre Festival of races. InsideHook
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February 4, 2021
A Google Fit update is about to turn Pixel phone cameras into health trackers
Currently, you can track workouts and monitor your movement throughout the day with the Google Fit app using just your Android phone. The new update leverages sensors that already exist in smartphones — the accelerometer, camera, and microphone — to allow users to track more in-depth data. Mashable
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February 4, 2021
Kahiau Together: IRONMAN Hawai’i Staff Members Take Action to Help Locals in Need; IRONMAN Foundation Supports Through Pledge of $1 Million to Help Feed Island of Hawai’i Community
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i / TAMPA Fla. (February 4, 2021) – As the pandemic roared on in 2020, the impact on the Island of Hawai`i became clear as hotels closed, restaurants and shops were shuttered, and the very volunteers who help make the iconic IRONMAN® World Championship® happen became one of the...
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February 4, 2021
Peter Sagan and 100% Invite You To Enter The Ultimate Cycling Sweepstakes
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – February 4, 2021 – 100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, has joined forces with Peter Sagan and Specialized for the Ultimate Cycling Sweepstakes. The grand-prize winner will receive all the gear that helps make the seven-time Tour de France green jersey winner the fastest man...
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February 4, 2021
Should listening to music during exercise be considered a performance-enhancing drug?
Research suggets there's more to the relationship between music and physical exertion than a simple "distraction" Inside Hook
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February 4, 2021
San Jose gym defying health orders racks up $550,000 in fines
The gym says it’s an essential business and is exercising its “constitutional right to peacefully protest.” The Mercury News
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February 4, 2021
Health tech startup Bold raises $7 million in seed funding for senior-focused fitness programs
Bold, a digital health and wellness service, plans to prevent chronic health problems in older adults through free and personalized exercise programs. TechCrunch
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February 4, 2021
Brooks running closes out 2020 with a PR, hitting nearly $850 million in global revenue
BusinessWire
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February 4, 2021
Will major marathons actually come back this fall?
Signing up for a race right now is a weird mix of optimism and being in denial. Outside
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February 4, 2021
McKinsey: “In such difficult times, you can make a fortune or fail”
World-renowned consulting firm McKinsey looks at eight key factors to determine future success in the sporting goods industry. ISPO
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February 4, 2021
Saucony® Unveils the Kinvara 12
WALTHAM, MA (Feb. 4, 2021) –Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony announces thelaunch of the Kinvara 12, the latest iteration of its award-winning, athlete-loved running shoe franchise. Featuring the brand’s exclusive PWRRUN™ cushioning technology, updated geometry, and a simplified upper, the Kinvara 12 is featherlight and fast. The Kinvara 12...
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February 4, 2021
Saucony® Launches All-New Guide 14
WALTHAM, MA (Feb. 4, 2021) –Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony introduces the Guide 14, a streamlined update to the brand’s venerable stability shoe. The Guide 14 provides all the comfort and support stability-seeking runners expect, but with less bulk, resulting in an overall lighter package. Newly formulated PWRRUN foam...
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February 4, 2021
ATRA Announces 2021 Theme: Resilience
Feb. 4, 2021. - The American Trail Running Association (ATRA), announces “Resilience” as our theme for 2021. This important topic follows our recent annual themes including last year’s Climate Action, 2019’s Trail Running Responsibly, 2018’s Trail Stewardship: Leaving a Lasting Legacy, and the 2017 theme, Community: Building Trail Running Connections....
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February 4, 2021
Saucony® Unveils the Kinvara 12
WALTHAM, MA (Feb. 4, 2021) –Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony announces the launch of the Kinvara 12, the latest iteration of its award-winning, athlete-loved running shoe franchise. Featuring the brand’s exclusive PWRRUN™ cushioning technology, updated geometry, and a simplified upper, the Kinvara 12 is featherlight and fast. The Kinvara...