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January 13, 2021
Inaugural GFNY Oaxaca to wow with another exciting racing experience in Mexico
NEW YORK CITY, January 13, 2021 – GFNY Oaxaca will become the 4th GFNY in Mexico. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains, Oaxaca Valley is steeped in in history, tradition and archaeological wonders that will wow visitors to Mexico’s southern region. Climbing legs will be required as...
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January 13, 2021
Easy Day Sports Names Brian Ulery Director of Operations
Coronado, CA – January 13, 2021 – Easy Day Sports, a boutique event production company, today announced the addition of events industry leader Brian Ulery as Director of Operations. In his new role, Ulery will lead and manage all aspects of the company’s operations department, including planning, logistics, sponsorship activations...
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January 12, 2021
Onewheel Receives GOOD DESIGN Award for Pint
SANTA CRUZ, CA., January 12, 2021 – Future Motion, maker of the popular Onewheel electric boards, today announced that it has received the prestigious Chicago Athenaeum’s 2020 GOOD DESIGN® Award for the Onewheel Pint. Founded in Chicago in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and Charles and Ray Eames, GOOD DESIGN remains...
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January 12, 2021
What does it take to qualify for the Boston Marathon?
The Boston Qualifier Questionnaire offers some insight into what runners who’ve qualified for Boston do that separates them from the rest. Canadian Running
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January 12, 2021
This ‘smart mask’ is like a fitness tracker for your environment and lungs
We track our steps, our heartbeats, our sleep. Now, the mask company AirPop has unveiled a product and companion app that tracks our breath, our air quality, and our mask filter's effectiveness. Mashable
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January 12, 2021
Saucony® Introduces All-New Peregrine 11 Trail Collection
WALTHAM, MASS. (Jan. 12, 2021) – Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony has unveiled the all-new Peregrine11Collection, a triad of grippy, protective trail shoes built on a trusted foundation of PWRTRAC™ rubber lugs and PWRRUN™ cushioning that feels both aggressive and responsive. Named for the fastest bird on Earth, the...
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January 12, 2021
BASE Performance Announces 2021 Apparel Partnership with Team Red, White, & Blue
Boulder, Colorado – BASE Performance, LLC, industry-leading provider of endurance sports apparel announced today that it will be the exclusive 2021 triathlon apparel partner for Team Red, White, & Blue. This partnership will commence immediately and continue through December 2022. "BASE Performance is joining Team RWB as our exclusive triathlon...
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January 12, 2021
Pinarello Accelerates: A New Organization for a Sustainable Future
Fausto Pinarello, together with majority shareholder L Catterton, announced today key investments in top management creating an organizational structure which has been designed to boost growth initiatives and accelerate the brand’s development. The objective is to take full advantage of the awareness and reputation of the brand in the world...
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January 12, 2021
COROS Launches Seasonal COROS VERTIX Color – Desert Sol
Tustin, CA, January 12, 2021 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of premium endurance sports wearables, announced today the introduction of the new seasonal color variant for its award winning COROS VERTIX Premium GPS Adventure Watch – Desert Sol. Desert Sol is inspired by the sun-soaked desert towers of Southern Utah...
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January 12, 2021
Hand in hand: INSCYD collaborates with famous company Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) to revolutionise performance diagnostics in the US
Two of the most innovative and best performing companies have joined forces. The coaching company Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) brings on board the analysis software and the unique training science tool INSCYD to support their performance diagnostic work. Carmichael Training Systems is the premier destination for world-class coaching in endurance...
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January 12, 2021
2021 Kerrville Triathlon Festival Opens Registration
AUSTIN, Texas, January 12, 2021 - Registration is open for Kerrville Triathlon Festival, also known as The Most Scenic Triathlon in Texas. The popular destination triathlon is produced by High Five Events. It’ll celebrate its 10th anniversary on September 25-26th, in Kerrville, Texas. In 2019, more than 1800 triathletes competed...
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January 12, 2021
EnMotive gives over $130,000 back to the industry
Jan 11, 2021 (Chicago, IL)– EnMotive, the leading provider of full-service solutions for the event industry, is excited to be delivering one hundred thirty thousand dollars to event organizations that were partners in the Virtual America’s Turkey Trot. With 30,000 participants, the 2020 Virtual America’s Turkey Trot is the largest...
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January 11, 2021
Leadership Changes, Mass Layoffs Continue at NYRR
New York Road Runners (NYRR) made another round of large-scale staff cuts following the cancellation of almost a year’s worth of road races amid the pandemic. Jim Heim, race director of the New York City Marathon and Chris Weiller, SVP of media, public relations, and pro athletics will also be...
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January 11, 2021
Tracksmith Made Running Culture Something You Can Buy
The brand's ethos signals a departure from an apparel industry that has been dominated by giant shoe companies. But can it stay true to the soul of the sport? Outside
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January 11, 2021
Lululemon Adds Another Nike Veteran to its Exec Team
Blanca Gonzalez will join the fitness company on Feb. 1 as its head merchant, SVP, global merchandising. Gonzalez was most recently VP and GM of Nike North America’s Los Angeles/West territory. Footwear News
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January 11, 2021
Keep’s $2B Valuation
Keep, China’s most popular fitness app, closed a $360 million Series F financing round, putting Keep’s current value at approximately $2 billion. SoftBank’s Vision Fund led the round, which also included Hillhouse Capital, Coatue Management and Tencent. GGV Capital, Bertelsmann Asia Investments, 5Y Capital and Jeneration Capital also participated. Front...
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January 11, 2021
iFit® Introduces Fitness Breakthrough: Personalized and Automatic Heart Rate Training with iFit ActivePulse™
(Logan, UT) - January 11, 2021 - iFit, a global leader in interactive connected fitness technology, today announced the upcoming release of iFit ActivePulse automatic heart rate training. iFit’s cutting edge technology uses complex algorithms so an iFit subscriber’s heart rate controls the treadmill in real time, automatically adjusting the...
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January 11, 2021
Chris Mosier to Present Keynote at Endurance Exchange, Slate of Speakers Added
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— Chris Mosier, the first transgender athlete to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials in the gender with which they identify and the first transgender member of USA Triathlon’s age group Team USA, was today announced as a keynote speaker at Endurance Exchange, a virtual endurance sports industry...
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January 11, 2021
CAKE and Dometic Announce Collaboration to Launch Electric Food Delivery Box
(Stockholm, Sweden – January 11, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish leader in premium electric off-road motorbikes, announced today a partnership with mobile living experts, Dometic, to bring to market The Dometic Food Delivery Box. This purpose-built, temperature-controlled electric-powered box is designed specifically for use with CAKE’s Ösa model to keep...
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January 11, 2021
Giro Hires Josh Reid as Giro Snow Brand Manager
(January 11, 2021 - Park City, UT)-- Giro Sport Design, the leader in high-performance snow helmets and goggles, today announced that Josh Reid has joined the team as the Giro Snow Brand Manager. Reid will oversee all aspects of snowsports marketing communications, advertising, and public relations while also boosting Giro’s...
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January 10, 2021
TREK sued for $5 million over Wavecel helmet claims.
Treks claims that the Wavecel’s honeycomb-like design was found to be 48 times more effective in preventing concussions from cycling accidents. The suit, however, states Trek’s claims of improved safety are “false, deceptive and misleading” as the helmet does not perform adequately in most situations. Road Bike Action
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January 9, 2021
IRONMAN Virtual Club Kicks off the New Year with You Vs. You Campaign along with a Series of Virtual Races Designed to Prepare Athletes for the year ahead
TAMPA, Fla. – Following the culmination of its inaugural year that saw the platform grow to over 126,000 members, the IRONMAN® Virtual Club™ has kicked off 2021 with the IRONMAN VR You vs. You campaign designed to encourages athletes to set their goals and chase their dreams with precision and...
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January 9, 2021
Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virtual Running Club Presses Play on 2021 Virtual Racing Schedule and New Features
TAMPA, Fla. – With 2020 in the rear-view mirror, set the bar high in 2021 and aim for a record year. Through the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Club™ (VRC™), participants will be able to take on fun, inspiring, and motivating monthly community challenges as they track how far...
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January 8, 2021
NY man charges that Trek’s Bontrager WaveCel helmet safety claims are misleading
Trek Bicycle is being sued for $5 million by a New York man who says the company is making misleading claims that its Bontrager WaveCel helmets are safer than other brands. Bicycle Retailer
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January 8, 2021
TYR Sport Inc. Introduces Charlie Siracusa as Executive Vice President of Sales
Seal Beach, CA - January 8th, 2021 - TYR Sport Inc, America’s leading swim and triathlon brand, announced Charlie Siracusa as Executive Vice President of Sales. Prior to joining TYR, Siracusa enjoyed a storied career in apparel and sales leadership, accelerating sales for Timberland PRO as Director of Apparel, and...