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January 26, 2021
NPD Report: Athletic Footwear And Activewear Sales Decline in 2020
U.S. athletic footwear dollar sales declined in the mid-single-digits in 2020 although sport-lifestyle, running, and golf outperformed, according to The NPD Group. Activewear sales were also down in the mid-single-digits for 2020, but sweatshirts and underwear posted gains. SGB Media
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January 26, 2021
2021 Boston Marathon Is Scheduled For October 11; All Six World Marathon Majors to Be Contested in 6-Week Span
The race had already been postponed from its traditional April spot and remains to this day as the only World Marathon Major to announce a date for its 2021 edition. However, it will only take place if Massachusetts’ reopening plan allows for road races by the fall. Lets Run
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January 26, 2021
USA Triathlon of Colorado building sells for $4.65M
The 40,084-square-foot office building was sold to local investment group Dormie Capital Partners which plans to modernize its common areas and add amenities. The Colorado Springs Business Journal
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January 26, 2021
Mammut Wins Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award With Sustainable Rope Collection
(Williston, VT) Jan 26, 2021 -- Mammut, leading Swiss-born outdoors brand, is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the coveted Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award 2021. The Mammut 9.5 Crag We Care Classic Rope, launching February 2021, was awarded the title by the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards judges,...
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January 26, 2021
Ready.Set.MOVE. Kicks Off 2021 With First Quarter Box
PITTSBURGH, PA (January 26, 2021) – In a time of new year resolutions, Ready.Set.MOVE. prepares to ship out its first quarter’s box, filled with workout goodies that will not only help runners achieve their goals but also provide a little inspiration, too. It includes everything from a Brooks Running winter headband...
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January 26, 2021
CTS Welcomes New Coaching Development Director and Sales and Marketing Coordinator
(Colorado Springs, CO – January 26, 2021) - CTS, a pioneer in the endurance coaching and camps industry, today welcomed Calla Ballietta to the company as Sales and Marketing Coordinator, and announced the promotion of CTS Coach Chantelle Robitaille to a new role as CTS Coaching Development Director. Chantelle Robitaille...
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January 26, 2021
iFit Interactive Fitness Crosses 4.5 Million Member Mark As ACSM Names Online Training The Top Fitness Trend For 2021
(Logan, UT) - January 26, 2021 - Online training is the new number one trend in fitness for 2021, according to more than 4,000 health and fitness professionals surveyed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Online training jumped to the top spot in 2021, climbing from number 26...
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January 26, 2021
Darby Communications, Status Forward Announce 2021 Stand Up Partners
Asheville, NC – January 26, 2021 – Darby Communications and Status Forward are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2021 Stand Up Initiative. Launched by Darby Communications in 2016, the Stand Up Initiative provides pro bono PR and marketing services to environmental nonprofits and expanded in 2021 to include...
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January 26, 2021
PeopleForBikes Joins The Big Gear Show as Presenting Sponsor
PARK CITY, UT – The Big Gear Show, the first of its kind outdoor and bike hardgoods buying and demo experience debuting in Park City, Utah in August of this year, announces PeopleForBikes as presenting sponsor. PeopleForBikes builds a favorable bike business environment through legislation and regulation, and works to...
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January 26, 2021
Colnago Gran Fondo National Series and RGT Announce Schedule for 9-Event E-Fondo Series
(Gettysburg, PA) – The Colnago Gran Fondo National Series today announced the event schedule for the upcoming 9-event E-Fondo Series. The first e-sports cycling competition to feature timed segments, the series leverages RGT Cycling’s innovative “Magic Roads” to recreate GFNS’s real-world courses in a virtual environment. The E-Fondo Series will...
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January 26, 2021
Finish Line Selects Thorpe Marketing as Agency of Record
NEW YORK (Jan. 26, 2021) – Finish Line™, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty bicycle lubricants and related maintenance products, has selected Thorpe Marketing as its public relations agency of record. Thorpe Marketing will manage Finish Line’s public relations and assist the marketing department with their communications strategy in North America....
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January 26, 2021
Hospital Hill Run Launches 2021 Fundraising Options for Children’s Mercy
Kansas City, MO - The Hospital Hill Run, Kansas City's oldest running tradition, launched the 2021 Hospital Hill Run Official Fundraising Program in Partnership with Children's Mercy. Funds raised will go directly to the 'I love Children's Mercy Fund,' which provides advanced medical treatments, compassionate care, and world-class research to kids...
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January 26, 2021
deboer wetsuits partners with 2019 Ironman European Champion, Skye Moench
Stamford, CT, Release: January 26, 2021. deboer wetsuits is proud to announce its partnership with Skye Moench. In 2019 Moench staked her claim as one of the top long course triathletes in the world when she won the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt, and followed that up with a win...
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January 26, 2021
Aqua Lung Welcomes World-Renowned Wildlife Photographer and Conservationist Paul Nicklen as a Global Ocean Ambassador
CARROS, France (January 26, 2021) – Aqua Lung, the celebrated pioneer, designer, manufacturer and distributor of dive and watersports equipment for 75 years, today announced world-renowned wildlife photographer and conservationist Paul Nicklen is joining the brand as a global ocean ambassador. As part of the partnership, Nicklen will exclusively use...
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January 26, 2021
MYLAPS Americas and RunSignup Announce Registration and RaceDay Scoring Partnership
January 26, 2021 - Atlanta, GA and Moorestown, NJ - MYLAPS Americas Sports Timing and RunSignup l GiveSignup today announced MYLAPS Americas is now offering RunSignup’s RaceDay Scoring as its certified and preferred scoring software for timers. In addition, MYLAPS Americas will collaborate on promotion of the RunSignup | GiveSignup...
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January 25, 2021
Tour De France Broadcaster NBC Sports will shut down by the end of the year
This leaves a question mark over the way fans will watch the network’s premier cycling property, the Tour de France, as well as a collection of other major races. Cycling Tips
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January 25, 2021
Sports Illustrated poised to build paywall for readers
Starting Feb. 2, the venerable Maven-owned sports publication is expected to set up a metered paywall around much of its “premium content,” said sources. Front Office Sports
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January 25, 2021
Peloton braces for COVID disruptions as European race calendar draws closer
A wave of early season cancelations and worsening health conditions in Europe have pro teams on edge again. VeloNews
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January 25, 2021
In the race for performance running, this brand could soon overtake Nike in the women’s market
The NPD Group Inc. senior industry adviser Matt Powell revealed that Brooks has the potential to pass Nike as the No. 1 women’s performance running shoe brand. Footwear News.
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January 25, 2021
‘Fat But Healthy?’ New Research Suggests Fitness Doesn’t Cancel Obesity’s Negative Health Effect
Leading an active lifestyle is not enough to counter the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, according to new research challenging the idea that fitness is more important than weight in leading a healthy lifestyle, and prompting calls for policymakers to rethink health initiatives that prioritize physical activity...
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January 25, 2021
Feetures Celebrates 20 Years of Family-Owned Business and Announces Organizational Changes
Charlotte, NC – January 25, 2021 – Family owned and operated since 2001, leading performance sock brand Feetures is celebrating 20 years of making socks to help people perform at their best. As the brand enters its 20th year of producing products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, Feetures is...
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January 25, 2021
Scott Sternberg Appointed to USA Triathlon Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that Scott Sternberg, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based media and technology executive, has been appointed to the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. Sternberg will serve as an Independent Director for a two-year term starting in January 2021. Sternberg has worked at companies such as...
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January 25, 2021
UltraRunning Magazine Celebrates 40 Years
January 25, 2021 - BEND, OR – Founded in 1981, UltraRunning Magazine is celebrating 40 years as the Voice of the Sport.™ The February 2021 issue will provide comprehensive and in-depth historical coverage featuring a summary of each decade written by former UR publisher John Medinger. Other contributors are a...
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January 25, 2021
Mammut Wins ISPO Gold Award with the World’s First Climbing Tracker
25.01.2021 - Mammut is the recipient of three awards at the ISPO Online Munich 2021 for product innovation in the category, Outdoor. The Mammut Climbax climbing tracker received the Gold Award by the international jury of experts due to its innovation and high performance capabilities. Additionally, Mammut’s «Close The Loop»...
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January 25, 2021
California Coalition of Endurance Sports Reports Projected Loss of Over $1 Billion in Economic Activity and $77MM in Charitable Contributions Due to COVID-19 Mandates
JANUARY 25, 2021—LOS ANGELES—Today the California Coalition of Endurance Sports announced the results of a recent member survey of industry leaders across the state on the economic impact of COVID-19 restrictions on for-profit and non-profit runs, walks, triathlons and bike rides. The survey results underscore the economic importance and financial...