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June 15, 2020
The Psychology of Racing Alone
Time trials and virtual races present unique challenges and require new psychological tactics. Here's how to mentally master them on PodiumRunner.
June 15, 2020
Mammut Joins Forces With The Lady Alliance For The Adventure Safety Tour
(Williston, VT) - Mammut, leading Swiss-born premium outdoors and mountain safety brand, is honored to partner with The Lady Alliance, a community providing opportunities for women to find empowerment through adventure and each other. Mammut, as an outdoor and safety-based brand bringing centuries of expertise in the climb, hike, ski,...
June 15, 2020
With addition of new European dealers, Cirrus Cycles’ Kinekt products now sold in 18 countries
Bellingham, Wash. June 16, 2020 - Cirrus Cycles, the maker of the Kinekt suspension post and Kinekt stem, is pleased to announce the addition of several international distributors, making their products available to customers world-wide. “We’re just a small company based in Bellingham, Washington, but the international interest in our...
June 15, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll VR8 Sees Nearly 16,000 Registered Participants from 99 Nations Take on 12K, 5K or Remix Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (June 15, 2020) – Nearly 16,000 people from 99 nations and 45 states registered to take on the eighth edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR8 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race distances that included a...
June 15, 2020
Spartan Race holds first mass participation event since COVID-19 began
Spartan Race put on its first obstacle race since early March on Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. Spartan, had cancelled 22 events to date, losing millions during the 2020 pandemic. A smaller event with their Trail Series on June 12 had just under 150 participants, and on June 13, their 5K obstacle race had 1,253...
June 15, 2020
500 Festival Launches Indianapolis 500 Mile Virtual Challenge
INDIANAPOLIS (June 15, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces the launch of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, benefitting the 500 Festival. The Indy 500 Mile Challenge is a virtual program where...
June 15, 2020
Electrolit Celebrates 70 Years of Hydration with National Hydration Day
CERRITOS, Calif. (June 15, 2020) – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – will celebrate their 70th year manufacturing and selling the highest quality hydration beverages available on the market with National Hydration Day. On June 23, the brand will recognize the importance...
June 15, 2020
After backlash, Ironman ‘pauses’ Women For Tri Facebook group
Thousands of members left the Women for Tri Facebook group and board members stepped down from their admin roles in response to disputes over posts about #blacklivesmatter. Read more on Triathlete.
June 15, 2020
PeopleForBikes Board of Directors Meet to Discuss COVID-19, Racial Injustice and Approve Latest Round of Community Grants
BOULDER, COLO. (June 15, 2020) — All 15 members of the PeopleForBikes (PFB) Coalition board of directors participated in a three-hour video conference board meeting on June 10. The board approved seven grants to improve bike riding across the nation, considered a new COVID-19 Bicycling Action Plan to keep the...
June 15, 2020
24 Hour Fitness declares bankruptcy, citing “devastating” coronavirus hit
24 Hour Fitness has filed for bankruptcy protection, marking the second national gym chain to go under since the coronavirus pandemic erupted across the U.S (Gold's Gym filed for bankruptcy last month). The bankruptcy comes one day after the company said it will permanently close 100 locations nationwide. Read more on CNBC.