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January 23, 2023
Pregnant Runner Calls Out Boston Marathon’s Lack Of Maternity Policy
Elite runners are joining the calls for better maternity policies in sport, adding their voices to those in the WNBA and in soccer. WNBA All-Star forward Dearica Hamby called out the Las Vegas Aces this weekend for their “unethical” treatment of her in the wake of her pregnancy announcement. U.S....
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January 23, 2023
Mountain Spine Race runners rescued from Auchope Refuge Hut
The 268-mile Spine Race, widely regarded as one of the world’s toughest endurance races, takes place across the Pennine Way, finishing in Kirk Yetholm. Rescue teams from either side of the Scotland-England border were called out shortly after 6am on Sunday to evacuate two hypothermic runners. Border Telegraph
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January 23, 2023
Here’s Why It Feels Like Every Elite Runner Is Changing Sponsors Right Now
After six years with Hoka, Tollefson, 37, the well-known elite American ultrarunner from Mammoth Lakes, California, signed a new multi-year sponsorship deal with Craft. It might seem like a curious move this time of the year, but, in reality, most athlete sponsorship contracts in running are one-year partnerships that end...
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January 23, 2023
Supersapiens Wins Inaugural Global Triathlon Award for Outstanding Tech Product
Atlanta, GA – 23 February 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Global Triathlon Awards selected Supersapiens as the 2023 winner for Outstanding Tech Product at its inaugural awards gala. The GTAs were held in Nice, France by Super League Triathlon, Professional Triathlete’s Organization, World Triathlon, France’s Department 06, and Ekoi. The selection...
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January 21, 2023
Winners Announced in Glittering Ceremony at Global Triathlon Awards
January 20, Nice, France: World Champions Gustav Iden and Dame Flora Duffy were among the winners at a star-studded night at the Palais de la Mediterranee in Nice, France, for the inaugural Global Triathlon Awards (GTAs). The GTAs brought together the very best in triathlon, from current and former world...
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January 21, 2023
Back by Public Demand: BibBoards at the USA Triathlon Conference
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Endurance brands everywhere will be attending the USA Triathlon's Endurance Exchange Conference in Austin, Texas to share their products and innovations with race directors and endurance athletes from around the country. BibBoards will be in attendance to share the value of adding BibSnaps to endurance events with race...
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January 21, 2023
Velo Saddles Releases New Angel Revo Saddle Design Commemorating the Chinese Zodiac – The Year of the Rabbit
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After launching their first Chinese Zodiac saddle in 2015, Velo Saddles continues the tradition of releasing a limited edition Zodiac design representing the current animal based on the lunar calendar. For 2023, Velo is excited to add the Golden Rabbit to its Zodiac series featuring its Angel Revo...
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January 20, 2023
Memo to Runners: Your Race Wants You Back in 2023!
In 2022, races were open for business as usual—but runners didn’t flock back. Participation was down about 16 percent from pre-pandemic levels, Road Runners Club of America told Runner’s World last September—and many events saw numbers decline much more. Runners World
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January 20, 2023
The Fallout from the Pandemic Bike Boom
A month after lockdowns had them wondering about their future in the spring of 2020, they suddenly couldn’t keep up with demand. For a year and a half, staff worked overtime as Americans rolled out their dusty steads or bought new ones. A 50 percent increase in riding, plus supply...
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January 20, 2023
ASICS Study Shows Exercise Has the Power to Sharpen Even the Brightest Minds and Improve Mental Performance
ASICS reveals exercise can significantly improve cognitive function and advance mental performance. From boosting short-term memory to increasing concentration levels, exercise enhances brain power and could be the solution to helping us pass exams or excel at work. Yahoo
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January 20, 2023
The Pro’s Closet has another round of layoffs
The company that began in 2002 as an eBay store for pre-owned bikes and quickly expanded in size and workforce did not say how many employees were affected. In October, The Pro's Closet reduced its workforce by 15%. Bicycle Retailer
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January 20, 2023
Shenandoah Epic Joins the Adventure Racing World Series North American Circuit
January 20, 2023 /Front Royal, Va. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Adventure Enablers is excited to announce that the upcoming 2023 Shenandoah Epic 24-hour adventure race is part of the all new Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) North America Circuit. The ARWS North America Circuit is a collection of the best mid-distance adventure races in...
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January 20, 2023
Zoot Sports Declares TriDot the Official Training Platform of Team Zoot
DALLAS, TX – January 20, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Zoot Sports today declared TriDot as its Official Training Platform for Team Zoot, the thriving community of triathletes who share an affinity for Zoot apparel and their brand mission to grow the sport of triathlon. Perpetually on the hunt for ways to enrich...
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January 20, 2023
Team MPI Expands Coaching Staff
Boise, ID (January 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Team MPI is proud to add Sydney Buckley to its coaching staff. Based in Cheyanne, WY, Coach Sydney brings more than 20 years of swimming expertise to Team MPI. As a swimmer, Sydney was a Colorado State Champion, a Colorado state record holder, and...
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January 20, 2023
29th Annual 3M Half Marathon Ready to Run Austin’s Roads
AUSTIN, Texas, January 20, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, is putting the final touches on the 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. More than 6000 participants have registered, with 46 states and 11 countries represented....
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January 20, 2023
Japanese Outdoor Apparel Brand Goldwin Launches Collab with Actual Source Design Studio
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — JANUARY 20, 2023, /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Goldwin, the outdoor apparel brand obsessed with unifying minimalist design with technical athletic performance, today announces an all-new collection of apparel in collaboration with Utah-based design practice Actual Source. They’ve named the collaboration Alpine Codex Group in honor of what Goldwin and...
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January 19, 2023
Run Local® Acquires Oakland Running Festival
OAKLAND, Calif. – (January 19, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After a decade of growing the Oakland Running Festival into a community-wide celebration and must-do on a runner’s annual calendar, Corrigan Sports Enterprises has sold the property to Bay Area-based events company Run Local®. The 2023 edition takes place on Sunday, March...
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January 19, 2023
Eaton Becomes Mobile Charging Unit Partner at P3R Events, Including DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R announced that Eaton, an intelligent power management company, will be the mobile charging unit partner at all P3R events, including the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. Through the three-year partnership, convenient and secure phone charging stations will be set up at locations...
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January 19, 2023
The Pro Trail Runners Association: Trail Running’s First Union
As the sport grows, professional athletes are banding together to create a group that can lead the way on issues like doping, contract clarity, and race schedules. Here’s what it means for the future of the sport. Trailrunner
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January 19, 2023
USA Cycling Announces Cari Higgins as Chairwoman of the Board and New Athlete Advisory Council
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Cari Higgins, former Vice Chair of USA Cycling’s Board of Directors, has been recently elected as Chairwoman. “I am honored to have been elected as the Chairwoman of the USA Cycling Board of Directors. It’s not just symbolic that I’m the first woman and first athlete...
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January 19, 2023
Chinese TikToker earns millions running in high heels
A 41-year-old TikToker and salesman from Sichuan, China, Wu Nan, has found a niche way to sell women’s high heels. The man’s marketing strategy involves sprinting in stilettos–and he has reportedly generated a staggering six million yuan (CAD $1,100,000) in monthly sales. Canadian Running
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January 19, 2023
Running USA Announces Six Scholarship Recipients
DENVER (Jan. 19, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Running USA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Running USA Industry Conference scholarships. Each of the recipients will be provided with the opportunity to accelerate their business by receiving all-expense paid inclusion at the 2023 Running USA Industry Conference in Denver....
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January 19, 2023
Challenge Family Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Pix4U
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Challenge Family has further reinforced its commitment to #AllAboutTheAthlete with today’s multi-year partnership announcement with Pix4U. “We will work with Pix4U to ensure athletes can create lasting memories of their races with Challenge Family,” said Challenge Family CEO, Jort Vlam. “Pix4U’s professional, sports-focused photographers and mass participation event...
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January 19, 2023
Say Hello to the Vitus Team of Real Riders
(January 19, 2023 - Salt Lake City, UT) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – When Vitus looked to expand into the United States, we sought riders across all cycling disciplines that aligned with our Real Riders mentality. To us, Real Riders are those people who find immense passion and joy on their bike. Whether...
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January 19, 2023
Stars Set to Descend on Nice for Global Triathlon Awards
January 19, London, UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – World Champions, triathlon legends and the brightest brands in the sport are set to come together at the Palais de la Mediterranee in Nice, France, on Friday, January 20, for the inaugural Global Triathlon Awards (GTAs). The GTAs is being staged by Super League Triathlon, Professional...