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January 4, 2024
80/20 Endurance Launches Virtual Training and Plans on Velocity Indoor Cycling Platform
Highland Park, Illinois, January, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 80/20 Endurance, a leader in the global endurance training and coaching industry, has launched its virtual cycling and enhanced training plan offerings on Velocity, with the Team 80/20 Virtual Cycling Club. 80/20 Endurance is currently leading Live, Replay and On-demand cycling workouts on...
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January 4, 2024
Dream Run Camp to Host Special Retreat for Runner-Writers
Flagstaff, ARIZONA – January, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Dream Run Camp, a Flagstaff-based residential training camp for runners, today announced plans to host a special retreat for runner-writers in August 2024. Called Run, Write, Repeat, the three-night event will feature a combination of group runs, writing workshops, special presentations, Flagstaff sightseeing, and career...
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January 3, 2024
Planet Fitness busts gym barriers with help from Megan Thee Stallion
Low-cost gym chain Planet Fitness partnered with Megan Thee Stallion for a new campaign meant to break down fitness barriers in the new year, according to a press release. To capitalize on the interest in fitness that typically arrives in January, the rapper is playing the role of Mother Fitness,...
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January 3, 2024
Red Bull acquires controlling stake in Bora-Hansgrohe
According to a notice published on Austria’s Federal Competition Authority, which was spotted by keen-eyed observers and posted on Twitter/X, Red Bull has acquired a 51 per cent stake in the German WorldTour cycling outfit. The notice, filed under the category of merger control and described as a “planned purchase...
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January 3, 2024
Global Wellness Economy Projected To Hit $8.5T by 2027
A new report brings encouraging news to the wellness sector, with the total wellness economy projected to hit a staggering $8.5 trillion in 2027 after reaching $5.5 trillion in 2022. Research by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reveals that wellness spending is expected to profoundly impact the global economy in...
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January 3, 2024
Chipotle and Strava Want to Give You Free Guac
On Tuesday, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a partnership with Strava, the digital fitness tracking giant, “to encourage and reward healthy habits this year.” The burrito and bowl chain has become the first restaurant brand to build customized streak and segment-based challenges on Strava. According to press release from Chipotle, the...
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January 3, 2024
Gwen Jorgensen announces new bike sponsor for 2024
We’re waiting on a number of bike sponsor announcements over the next little bit, but we can start 2024 off with the news that 2016 Olympic champion Gwen Jorgensen will be riding a Canyon as she looks to try and make the US Olympic team for Paris this summer. In...
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January 3, 2024
Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it’s no performance-enhancer
In one previous survey of cannabis users, Bryan’s research group found that a whopping 80% had used before or shortly after exercise. Yet very little research has been done at the intersection of the two. For the study, Bryan and Gibson recruited 42 Boulder-area volunteers who already run while using...
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January 3, 2024
Varlo Sports Secures Seed Funding for Growth and Innovation, Attracts Investment from REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (Jan. 3, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Varlo Sports, a trailblazing company at the intersection of design and performance in the sports apparel industry, proudly announces the successful completion of its most recent seed funding round. This significant milestone ensures the company's continued growth and operational excellence as it embarks on...
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January 3, 2024
Hyperice Sues Therabody Over Massage Gun Patent Infringement
Hyperice has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Therabody, asserting that the company infringed its recently issued U.S. Patent No. 11,857,482. The patent claims technology dating to 2013, which is used in Hyperice products like its Hypervolt Go 2, Hypervolt 2 and Hypervolt 2 Pro massage guns. In the...
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January 3, 2024
Strava Releases Year In Sport Trend Report, Showing What Makes and Breaks Motivation Across Generations
SAN FRANCISCO – January 3, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Strava, the leading digital community for active people with more than 120 million athletes, today announced the release of Year In Sport: The Trend Report, highlighting the global trends among active people across generations. It’s no surprise that Gen Z’s behaviors and...
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January 3, 2024
Verge Launches Cutting-Edge 2024 Custom Apparel
NEW YORK, January 3rd, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Verge founder Mike Magur began making custom cycle apparel in New York since 1996, driven by two passions: technical innovation and a love of cycling. Over two decades later, we proudly introduce our 2024 custom apparel collection - crafted to help riders of...
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January 3, 2024
Registrations Open for the Ultimate Cycling Bucket List as Haute Route Welcomes New Ownership
3 January 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The recent transition of the Haute Route events in France from the Ironman Group to France Vélo Evénements (FVE) is set to deliver two extraordinary cycling adventures in 2024 in the Pyrenees and Alps. Under the guidance of its new deputy director, Marius Louvet, the quintessential look...
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January 3, 2024
Purple Patch Fitness Selects Velocity as Their Indoor Cycling Platform
Highland Park, Illinois, January 3, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ The Velocity indoor cycling platform has been selected to be the software solution for Purple Patch Fitness, a global leader in triathlon coaching. Purple Patch initially launched their virtual cycling product on Velocity in March 2023 and expanded their offerings on Velocity...
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January 3, 2024
A 2024 Cyclist Buyer’s Guide to America’s Best Bicycle Insurance
January 3, 2024 / ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BikeInsure, an insurtech company specializing in bicycle insurance for cyclists in the United States, has released a 2024 Cyclist Buyer's Guide to America's Best Bike Insurance. Today's cyclists need separate bike insurance to protect their new or used bicycles and eBikes from riding,...
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January 2, 2024
Volunteer registration opens for 2024 Little Rock Marathon
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (January 2, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Volunteer registration for the 2024 Little Rock Marathon opens today. Everyone who registers before January 26 is guaranteed a commemorative marathon shirt. To register, simply go to: http://littlerockmarathon.com/volunteers/. Race weekend runs March 2-3, 2024. The Little Rock Marathon benefits Little Rock Parks and...
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January 2, 2024
Snoop Dogg to Report on 2024 Olympics for NBC Primetime Show: ‘I Will Be Bringing That Snoop Style’
NBCUniversal has announced that the iconic rapper Snoop Dog is joining its team to report on the Olympic Games this summer, and will be onsite to deliver “regular reports” on the Olympic Primetime Show beginning July 26. The announcement arrived during the New Year’s Eve Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota...
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January 2, 2024
American Trail Running Association Announces 2024 Theme
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ The American Trail Running Association’s (ATRA) advisory board enthusiastically shares our 2024 theme, “Better Together.” This year’s theme has many different interpretations, not the least of which is the fact that togetherness creates and builds community. That togetherness can be far reaching and include partnerships, mentorship, coaching, collaborations,...
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January 1, 2024
Former cycling world champion charged with killing wife after ‘running her over’
Former world cycling champion Rohan Dennis, 33, has been released on bail until he appears in court on 13 March 2024 after Melissa Hoskins died from injuries sustained near their Adelaide home in Australia. The Australian was charged with causing death by dangerous driving after his wife was killed outside...
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January 1, 2024
25 Best Moments in Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon History
On 16 September 2000, short-course triathlon was beamed to a global audience. Set against a Sydney Opera House backdrop, the world's very best male and female triathletes showed the world what it meant to be an endurance athlete. By the end of the day, six athletes were presented with medals...
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January 1, 2024
Betty Designs to Launch New Sportswear Line and Site Redesign In 2024
PARK CITY, UTAH/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Over a decade after taking triathlon fashion from boring to badass, Betty Designs aims to shake the sphere once more with BDlab Sportswear —a meticulously crafted line of fashion-forward apparel for the modern woman. Since its inception, Betty Designs has thrived off disrupting the racecourse,...
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January 1, 2024
RBC GranFondo Whistler Crowned #1 Best Gran Fondo in North America by GranFondoGuide.com
1/ JAN /2024, [Vancouver/Whistler, BC Canada] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 14th Annual RBC GranFondo Whistler was today announced as the Overall Best Gran Fondo in North America by GranFondoGuide.com. Held yearly on the 2nd Saturday of September, the event not only received overwhelming acclaim from participants and spectators but also clinched...
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December 29, 2023
Falmouth Road Race Inc. Announces Over $93,000 Awarded in Winter Grants
FALMOUTH, Mass. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Falmouth Road Race, Inc. had a record-breaking year across the board, with top times at the road race and best-ever fundraising numbers. Their successful fundraising allowed the organization to award a total $218,997.54 in grants this past year, which includes $93,455.54 being awarded to five...
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December 28, 2023
Who made the most triathlon prize money in 2023?
Long-distance racers dominated the prize money lists in 2023, according to the detailed analysis by Trirating.com’s Thorsten Radde. While two of the top-five money earners from the year did compete in short-course races, the lion’s share of their income came from Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and Ironman races. Here’s a...
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December 28, 2023
Discover Exciting Opportunities with the Austin Marathon at Upcoming Recruitment Event
AUSTIN, Texas /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - High Five Events, the parent company of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and other premier endurance events, is thrilled to unveil an upcoming recruitment session targeting prospective part-time team members. Scheduled to take place at the High Five Events office in Austin, Texas, on Thursday,...