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October 19, 2020
MYLAPS Sports Timing and njuko join forces to offer best-in-class event registration
Bidart/Haarlem, 19 October 2020 - MYLAPS Sports Timing and njuko announce a long-term partnership today. Njuko will offer its proven registration platform to the worldwide MYLAPS network and will be the exclusive MYLAPS registration partner in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Events and timers using the MYLAPS registration platform will...
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October 19, 2020
ROUVY and Unipublic present ‘The Virtual La Vuelta 20’
ROUVY will create a special virtual Grand Tour programme so that cycling fans can complete iconic stages of La Vuelta 20’ that will be publicly available from the start of the race October, 20th. Between the 20th of October 2020 and the 8th of November 2020, along the pros on...
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October 17, 2020
deboer wetsuits introduces the Ocean 1.0 wetsuit
Stamford, CT - October 17, 2020. deboer wetsuits is proud to introduce the Ocean 1.0 wetsuit. deboer took the flexibility from the Flōh 1.0 wetsuit, integrated a ThermaFur thermal lining, and designed an Ocellus pattern for improved visibility to produce the world first performance thermal wetsuit. When an athlete braves the elements they...
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October 16, 2020
Kids Challenged to Complete 10 Pittsburgh-themed Fitness Activities in the EQT Kids Virtual 10 Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods
PITTSBURGH (October 16, 2020) – For the first time ever, Kids of STEEL can get in on the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler fun with this year’s EQT Kids Virtual 10 presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. The multi-day event will challenge kids and their families to complete 10 Pittsburgh-themed fitness sessions...
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October 16, 2020
Peloton Recalls Pedals That Might Break on 27,000 Stationary Bikes
The stationary bike juggernaut Peloton announced that it was recalling about 54,000 clip-in pedals off 27,000 stationary bikes. The brand received 120 reports of pedal breakage, including 16 incidents leading to leg injuries, with some requiring stitches. Read more on GearJunkie.
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October 16, 2020
USA Cycling Names 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship Teams
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced on Friday the athletes who will represent the United States at the 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, a first of its kind competition hosted by Zwift. This new event will take place on December 8-9, 2020 within Watopia, the world’s biggest virtual...
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October 16, 2020
US Trail Running Conference announces US Launch of Kilian Jornet’s charter for outdoor sports
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the 2020 event will feature the US launch of a charter for outdoor sports from top mountain and trail runner, Kilian Jornet. The Spanish mountain and trail runner will present information on his ground breaking charter...
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October 16, 2020
Get the Secret to Peak Performance in UCAN’s Exclusive Interview with Sara Hall
Hot on the heels of Sara Hall’s incredible finish at the 2020 London Marathon, she joins UCAN for an exclusive video interview hosted by Olympian Carrie Tollefson. Sara discusses her experiences in the London bubble, the secrets to getting better with age and gives an in-depth look into her nutrition...
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October 16, 2020
DelMoSports ends its season at Crest Best Run Fest with 530 Live Runners
Cape May, NJ (October 15, 2020) - Under the watchful guidance of local and state Covid-19 protocols, DelMoSports concluded its annual season with a real, live event. The 3rd Annual Crest Best Run Fest took place on October 10-11 in Wildwood Crest, NJ with over 250 runners each day: a...
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October 16, 2020
Race Roster now offers 10 language options to participants
London, ON (Fri, October 16, 2020) - Race Roster recently introduced seven new language options, totaling ten languages available for customers to offer their participants. The ASICS owned event management company continues to expand their global offerings, allowing event industry professionals to connect their brands with larger audiences and provide...
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October 15, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak at cycling studio leads to 69 cases and counting
At least 69 people, spread among staff and patrons at Spinco from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, have been infected with the coronavirus in Hamilton Ontario, Canada, after a series of classes at a cycling studio led to an outbreak, even though there were many safety protocols in place. Public...
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October 15, 2020
Cancellation of 2020 Spartan Trail World Championship series
In a year that has hit everyone across the endurance sports industry very hard, Spartan Trail has confirmed the cancellation of the 2020 edition of the Spartan Trail World Championship series. With the cancellations of Kodiak Big Bear in the US due to forest fires, and Patagonia Run due to...
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October 15, 2020
Tracksmith Introduces the Off Roads Collection
BOSTON (Oct. 15, 2020) – Tracksmith, an independent running brand, today launches its Off Roads Collection, designed for exploration and featuring pieces crafted for the challenges of running outside the lines. Runners of all levels can unlock rewards from hitting the trail, whether it’s the single track in their local...
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October 15, 2020
Darby Communications and Status Forward Announce Socially-Driven 2021 Stand Up Initiative
Asheville, NC – Oct. 15, 2020 – Darby Communications and Status Forward today announced the launch of their 2021 Stand Up Initiative. Previously geared toward nonprofits fighting to protect and preserve our public lands, the Stand Up team is proud to expand their pro bono program to also include nonprofits...
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October 15, 2020
IRONMAN VR World Tour brings 20 Stunning Race Locations to Athletes around the Globe Virtually
TAMPA, Fla. (October 15, 2020) – It is no secret that IRONMAN® athletes love to travel. Whether it is for the thrill of a new challenge abroad or the once-in-a-lifetime experience of being welcomed to a new racing community on a different continent. International travel, however, is hard right now....
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October 15, 2020
2XU Partners with Flexit to bring Virtual Personal Training to the 2XU Community.
NEW YORK – FlexIt, the platform that enables users to seamlessly access live, 1-on-1 virtual training with personal trainers and access fitness facilities all over the country, announces its partnership with 2XU, a proven leader in performance sports apparel. This collaboration will allow users to take full advantage of both...
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October 15, 2020
Honey Stinger Ups its Recovery Game with New Cracker Bar
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 15, 2020) —Honey Stinger, the honey-powered sports nutrition brand, today debuts its new and improved Cracker Bar, a flavorful, protein-packed, on-the-go recovery solution primed to satisfy hunger and tastebuds alike. The revamped bars feature the same unique format and beloved taste of the brand’s original Organic Cracker...
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October 15, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation announces Tim Don, Flora Duffy, Gustav Iden and Jessica Learmonth as Wildcard Selections for PTO 2020 Championship
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation announced that Tim Don, Flora Duffy, Gustav Iden and Jessica Learmonth have been selected as wildcards for the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGE DAYTONA®. Charles Adamo, Executive Chairman of PTO, commented, “The second round of wildcard selections were as easy to make as the first....
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October 15, 2020
Hyosung Collaborates with Team Intencity from University of Oregon Sports Product Management Program
October 15, 2020 – Portland, OR and Seoul, South Korea –With consumer research conducted and product concept on the drawing board, a five person group of graduate students from University of Oregon’s prestigious Sports Product Management (SPM) program, headed to ISPO Munich 2020 to find just the right materials to...
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October 15, 2020
E Ola Mau: Over 8,000 Registered Athletes from around the World compete in First Virtual Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon, IRONMAN VR27 Kona, during IRONMAN VR World Championship Celebration Week
TAMPA, Fla. (October 15, 2020) – In a fitting week-long tribute to the iconic and beloved IRONMAN World Championship®, IRONMAN provided the entire endurance community a way to enjoy the magic of the event with the IRONMAN® VRTM Championship Celebration. The virtual celebration included the first-ever offering of a virtual...
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October 15, 2020
MBT Unveils Its Most Ambitious Performance Running Shoe Yet
Saint Louis, Missouri — Blending their renowned health properties with decidedly modern running-shoe design and materials, global footwear brand MBT – who invented the now-ubiquitous deeply cushioned, rocker-midsole shoes – is thrilled to announce its most daring and advanced performance running shoe to date: the Huracan 3000. The premium $199...
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October 15, 2020
Cali Condors Tap Bratter PA as 2020 ISL Season Sponsor
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. October 15, 2020 — As the International Swimming League (ISL) prepares to kick off its second season on Friday, October 16, the Cali Condors have tapped attorney Joshua Bratter’s BRATTER PA to be their 2020 ISL season sponsor. Led by General Manager and four-time Olympic gold medalist,...
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October 15, 2020
Grandma’s Marathon signs ASICS as Official Shoe Sponsor
(DULUTH, MINN.) --- Grandma’s Marathon – Duluth, Inc. today is announcing a multi-year agreement to make ASICS the official running shoe sponsor of Grandma’s Marathon. The 45th annual race weekend will take place next summer, scheduled for June 17-19, 2021. As a presenting sponsor for the next three years, ASICS Corporation...
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October 14, 2020
Why Don’t Runners’ Knees Fail More Often?
Biology suggests that decades of running should invariably blow out your knees. Scientists are trying to understand why that doesn’t happen. Find out why in this study on Outside.
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October 14, 2020
Running Industry Executives Discuss Maintaining Momentum and Improving Diversity in This Running Boom
Footwear News gathered together a number of executives from the industry for a conversation on “Making the Most of the Running Boom.” The event took place on Oct. 14, with the panel discussing the impact of the boom on their business, its likely longevity, how the industry could sustain growth,...