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August 18, 2023
Running can help cut risk of 9 different cancers in men: study
In a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers analyzed the rates of cancer in a cohort of more than a million men in Sweden over an average period of 33 years, beginning at age 18. Using the results from fitness tests that were used to gauge...
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August 18, 2023
Meta Pushes Into VR Fitness: Why the Tech Giant Is Just Getting Started
In early 2023, Meta completed its acquisition of Within, maker of the popular VR fitness app Supernatural, for a reported $400 million, cementing the tech company’s entry into the space. In the four years or so between its first foray into VR and its decision to shell out big bucks...
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August 18, 2023
Morgan Pearson Qualifies for 2024 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team at World Triathlon Olympic Games Test Event Paris
PARIS /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – U.S. Elite triathlete Morgan Pearson qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team at the World Triathlon Olympic Games Test Event Paris, held Friday, Aug. 18 on the fast and scenic 2024 Paris Olympic course that showcases historic landmarks such as the Pont Alexandre III bridge, Grand...
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August 18, 2023
Austin Marathon Donates over $600,000 to Charity
AUSTIN, Texas /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon is excited to announce the total amount of money raised for the selected 2023 charities for their Austin Marathon Gives program. Austin Marathon Gives, presented by the Moody Foundation, is the Official Charity Program for the Austin Marathon®. Each non-profit raised awareness...
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August 17, 2023
World Athletics Championships to feature $100,000 world record reward
Athletes who break world records at the World Athletics Championships here are in line to win a $100,000 (£78.5 million/€92 million), after Japanese electronics giant TDK extended its long-running support of the event. Inside The Games
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August 17, 2023
Nike and Adidas Lead Brands With Most-Placed Products in TV & Film, According to New Study
Nike and Adidas are among brands with the most-placed products in TV and film, according to new study put out by Merchant Machine which analyzed 2,227 movies and 890 TV shows. FN
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August 17, 2023
The Best Half Marathons in and Around National Parks
Running provides you with hours of time each week free from the recycled air and artificial light of your office or home. So why not take that fresh air experience up a notch and run a half marathon somewhere off the grid? For runners who enjoy the outdoors, in America...
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August 17, 2023
rabbit’s Phil Shin Seeks to Raise Awareness, Make History at the Leadville 100
Santa Barbara, California (August 17, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ultrarunners have attempted to complete the Leadville 100, billed as the “race across the sky,” since its inception in 1983. With an average elevation higher 10,000 feet above sea level, completing the storied event is seen as a monumental feat of strength and...
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August 17, 2023
XTERRA World Cup Live from Germany, Friday, Aug 18
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The XTERRA World Cup jumps back into action with live coverage of the high-speed, invite-only XTERRA Germany Short Track races in Zittau on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 3:20pm local time (CEST). The women’s race starts first at 3:30pm, with the men’s race to follow at 4:45pm...
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August 17, 2023
Peloton launches new approach to B2B service
New York-based Peloton announced the launch of Peloton for Business, its new B2B offering that will supply equipment and content to clients in the sectors of corporate wellness, multifamily residential businesses, hospitality, community wellness, healthcare, education and gyms. The company will offer access to its Peloton Bike for use by...
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August 17, 2023
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend unveils refreshed courses for 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Aug. 17, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend, presented by Juice Plus+ announces new race courses that take participants on a scenic journey through the heart of Memphis to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. A highlight of the new marathon and...
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August 17, 2023
Taylor Knibb Qualifies for 2024 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team at World Triathlon Olympic Games Test Event Paris
PARIS /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – U.S. Elite triathlete Taylor Knibb (Boulder, Colo.) qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team at the World Triathlon Olympic Games Test Event Paris, held Thursday, Aug. 17 at the historic Pont Alexandre III bridge. The race, held on the 2024 Paris Olympic course, marked the first of...
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August 17, 2023
World Triathlon and PTO Join Forces to Recognise PTO Tour as The Official World Championship Tour Of Long Distance Triathlon
London, UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – World Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) announced today a new partnership that will recognise the PTO Tour as the official World Championship Tour of long distance triathlon, using the ‘made for TV’ 100km distance. The ground-breaking agreement will see the two organisations working closely to...
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August 17, 2023
Go Fast and Far with the new APEX 2 Pro Chamonix Edition from COROS
IRVINE, California / August 17th, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of GPS sports wearables and training software for performance and adventure, today announced the launch of the APEX 2 Pro Chamonix Edition, a 3000-unit limited edition colourway that recognises one of the greatest places on earth to train and trail-blaze....
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August 17, 2023
Yamaha Bicycles Launches All-New E-commerce Platform
CYPRESS, Calif. – August 17, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Yamaha Bicycles, celebrating its 30th anniversary as a pioneering leader in e-bikes, is announcing the launch of an all-new e-commerce platform in partnership with their large network of high-quality dealers. Live now at, https://yamaha-motor.com/shop/e-bike/ebike-models e-bike enthusiasts can purchase their new Yamaha...
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August 17, 2023
Lumaflex is Ready to “Lumanate” DEKA FIT Events with Red Light Therapy in New Partnership with Spartan Brand
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. / August 17, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Lumaflex, a healthtech startup that has developed the world’s first FDA-cleared portable, flexible, waterproof red light therapy device, has announced a new partnership with DEKA FIT by Spartan, one of the most well-known event-driven brands in fitness. Lumaflex will have a presence...
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August 17, 2023
Inaugural Michelob Ultra GFNY Miami April 21, 2024
NEW YORK CITY/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series adds Michelob Ultra GFNY Miami, scheduled for April 21, to the 2024 race schedule. It’s one of now six GFNY races in the US. The competitive long distance is 70.9 miles, and with only 53 ft of climbing it’s the...
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August 17, 2023
Danny Faupel has Joined RaceTimes Magazine as Associate Publisher
St. Louis, MO/ ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RaceTimes Magazine has hired Danny Faupel as Associate Publisher. “Danny comes to us with more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of the magazine publishing business,” said Kurt Hansen, President and CEO of Innovative Timing Systems, the publisher of RaceTimes Magazine. “Danny...
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August 17, 2023
Michelob ULTRA title sponsor of all GFNY USA 2024 races
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Michelob ULTRA, the second fastest growing beer in the country that champions active enjoyment, is the official title sponsor of all 2024 GFNY Cycling races and Marathons in the US. This exciting collaboration brings together two entities dedicated to promoting an active lifestyle, passion for cycling, and...
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August 17, 2023
US Trail Running Conference Announces Tim Tollefson as Keynote Speaker
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, have announced that Tim Tollefson will be the the keynote speaker for the 2023 edition of the industry-leading event. The Conference celebrates its 11th anniversary this year and takes place on October 18-20,...
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August 17, 2023
OOFOS Announces Promotion of Dave Mischler to Chief Operating Officer
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – OOFOS, the global leader in Active Recovery footwear, announced today that it has promoted Dave Mischler to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Dave is approaching his one-year anniversary with OOFOS and his accomplishments on the operations side of the business have been exceptional in preparing the...
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August 17, 2023
Final Surge Launches Integrated Payment Solutions Feature for Coaches
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Final Surge has announced the platform’s new Coaching Business set of features which allows coaches to create monthly subscriptions and receive recurring payments from their athletes, as well as create one-time payments for fixed-length services. Final Surge has streamlined the onboarding process for athletes to get connected...
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August 17, 2023
Runners’ Miles Will Save Wildlife as Boulderthon Partners with Denver Zoo
BOULDER, Colo./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Denver Zoo is joining the partner pack at Boulderthon®, the fastest-growing running series in Colorado. The nonprofit wildlife conservation organization, which cares for more than 3,000 animals on its Denver campus and helps save wildlife around the world, has signed on as the Official Conservation Partner for...
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August 16, 2023
A Vulnerable, Inside Look at What It Takes to Run the Cocodona 250
The Arizona-based race has only been around since 2020, but already it’s developed a reputation for requiring top-notch physical and mental fortitude to complete. Runners depart from Black Canyon City and wind their way through, up, and over central and northern Arizona’s famously challenging terrain to Flagstaff. Over the 250-mile...
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August 16, 2023
Eight-time PGA Tour Winner Fred Funk Partners with SummaForte™
GREAT FALLS, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SummaForte™ is pleased to announce its partnership with iconic PGA Tour Champion golfer Fred Funk. Funk, an 8-time winner on the PGA Tour, remains one of the most popular players in the game today. He will join the growing list of leaders in sports and...