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January 6, 2023
Belgian Waffle Ride presents FasCat as Official Coaching and Training Partner
(San Diego, CA) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With six of the most challenging unroad events on the calendar, the Belgian Waffle Ride Series is proud to announce FasCat as its Official Coaching and Training Plan Technology Partner. All BWR riders now have access to training plans tailored to each event that...
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January 6, 2023
Gnarly Nutrition Partners with Method Outdoor Collective National Sales Agency
Salt Lake City, UT (January 6, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Gnarly Nutrition, makers of clean, effective, and great-tasting sports nutrition supplements, is excited to announce a new sales partnership with specialty sales agency Method Outdoor Collective. Method Outdoor Collective was founded by Sasha Dietschi-Cooper, former Vice President of Sales at...
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January 5, 2023
Pickleball Soars to 37M Players in U.S.
Pickleball is coming off of its best year yet. The sport, which exploded in popularity during the pandemic, saw more than 36.5 million people in the U.S. play between August 2021 and August 2022, according to a report by the Association of Pickleball Professionals. Before the report, around 5 million people played pickleball....
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January 5, 2023
Enduro Proudly Sponsors Grasshopper Adventure Series
Oakland, California (January 5, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Enduro Bearings, innovators of a wide range of bicycle bearings, seals, components and tools, recently signed on to sponsor the 2023 Grasshopper Adventure Series (GAS), a long-running mixed-terrain event series that has become a favorite of many of the top names in the sport. This...
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January 5, 2023
Italian distance runner given 36-year ban from racing
Italian distance runner Alessandro Braconi of Pallanza, Italy, will not be eligible to compete until 2058 after receiving a ban of 36 years for the use/attempted use, possession, and trafficking/attempted trafficking of a prohibited substance. This follows his provisional suspension after a positive drug test in March 2022. Canadian Running
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January 5, 2023
IRONMAN Announces History-Filled Sporting Destination Nice, France as Men’s Race Location and Co-Host for 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship
TAMPA, Fla./NICE, Fra. (Jan. 5, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Following the previous announcement of the IRONMAN® World Championship continuing its commitment to dedicated race days for men and women, it was announced today that Nice, France will become the location for the 2023 men’s edition as co-host of the VinFast IRONMAN...
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January 5, 2023
Zoot Sports to Provide Official Triathlon Race Suits, Performance Apparel for Age Group Team USA
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon today announced an expanded partnership with Zoot Sports. The organization’s Official Cycling Apparel Partner since 2022, Zoot Sports this year will also be USA Triathlon’s Official Age Group Triathlon Race Suit Partner and Official Age Group Triathlon Performance Apparel Partner, providing an additional suit...
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January 5, 2023
P3R Announces Name, Image and Likeness Partnership with Nine Local College Athletes
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has announced a name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership with nine college student-athletes. As part of this opportunity, these P3R Athletes will create content for P3R’s social networks including instructional videos, blogs and other resources to inspire all ages to MOVE. The 2023 P3R Athletes include...
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January 5, 2023
Sebastian Kienle Starts His Bucket List 2023 Season at Challenge Wanaka
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Three-time world champion, Sebastian Kienle (GER), has confirmed his place on the start line at the first Challenge Family race of 2023 – New Zealand’s Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka on 18 February. Challenge Wanaka marks the start of his year-long ‘retirement tour’ visiting his bucket list races before...
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January 4, 2023
Showcased51st Chevron Houston Marathon Hosts One of the Fastest Fields in Race History
HOUSTON – January 4, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 51st Chevron Houston Marathon women’s race will feature a national record chase, the return of a defending champion and athletes from around the world hoping to run national or Olympic qualifying standards. The men’s field is one of the fastest in...
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January 4, 2023
Bivo Partners with Method Outdoor Collective, Expanding National Sales Footprint
RICHMOND, Vt. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Bivo is thrilled to announce a partnership with Vermont-based specialty sales agency, Method Outdoor Collective. As part of the working partnership Method will lead and execute Bivo’s sales and service across North America in both online and brick and mortar establishments. "We are very excited...
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January 4, 2023
Active Lifestyle Stocks Face Turbulence In 2022
The majority of stocks in the active lifestyle space took it on the chin in 2022 as broader stock markets in the U.S. saw their worst performance since the 2008 financial crisis. All three of the major averages suffered their worst year since 2008 and snapped a three-year win streak....
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January 4, 2023
The best fitness kit at CES 2023: next-gen smartwatches, sleep trackers, cycling and more
CES 2023, the annual Las Vegas technology convention happening right now, is showing off TVs, automotive stuff, smart home tech, and many other innovations which often never see the light of day. Health tech also plays a big part on the event floor, with a whole zone of the convention...
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January 4, 2023
These 2-minute exercise bursts may be better than your regular workout
New research shows exercise “snacks,” which consist of brief spurts of exertion spread throughout the day, can improve metabolic health, raise endurance and stave off some of the undesirable changes in our muscles that otherwise occur when we sit too long. The Washington Post
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January 4, 2023
Sudden Cardiac Arrest on National TV: An Explainer and What it Means for Triathletes
Hamlin, it turns out, was in cardiac arrest. Once the training staff realized what was happening began to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He was resuscitated again upon arriving at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s intensive care unit, where he remains in critical condition. Triathlete
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January 4, 2023
Lizard Skins Celebrates 30 Years in Business
American Fork, Utah (January 4th, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – From humble beginnings in a Utah garage in 1993, Lizard Skins has become one of the cycling industry leaders in bicycle grips and handlebar tape, and now offers products for six major sports. This January, the Utah brand looks forward to celebrating its 30th...
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January 4, 2023
USA Triathlon Foundation Adds Four Board Trustees in 2022
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The USA Triathlon Foundation added four new Board Trustees in 2022: Frantz Alphonse, Audra Mallow, Bill Shenkin and Reggie Waller. “Since the Foundation launched in 2014, our goal has been to build a diverse Board with myriad talents and a passion for multisport to guide...
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January 4, 2023
Cat Bradley Hosts Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece on BeRad The Podcast
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down with Laird Hamilton - the most influential waterman of our time, and Gabby Reece - the force behind his long career while still spearheading her own business in health and wellness. These two high-achieving individuals talk about their...
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January 4, 2023
Final Call for 2023 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Elite Field
AUSTIN, Texas, January 4, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, is accepting applications from elite runners for the 2023 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour’s Elite Athlete Field. Returning for its sixth year, the Elite...
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January 4, 2023
Seven Continents Club® to now recognise finishers in ultramarathon distance
Boston, MA (January 4, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Seven Continents Club® (SCC) will begin presenting the SCC Finisher Medal and Certificate to SCC Members in the ultramarathon distance. Also, starting in 2024, Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) will offer the option of a 50K distance to its Antarctica Marathon® running...
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January 4, 2023
Volunteering provides fun, easy way to engage with 2023 Race Weekend festivities
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Volunteer Team registration for the 2023 Little Rock Marathon opens today. Everyone who registers before January 27 is guaranteed a souvenir Marathon shirt. To register, simply go to the official Volunteer Team signup page on Race Roster: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/66451/2023-little-rock-marathon-volunteers Race weekend runs March 4-5, 2023. The Little Rock Marathon...
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January 4, 2023
A 2023 Buyer’s Guide to America’s Best Bicycle Insurance
January 4, 2023 / ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE – BikeInsure, an insurtech company specializing in bicycle accident coverage for cyclists in the United States, has released a 2023 Buyer’s Guide to America's Best Bike Insurance. Today's cyclists need a standalone insurance policy to protect their new or used bicycles and eBikes. BikeInsure provides damage reimbursement for repairs...
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January 4, 2023
Representation is Everything: Chris Nikic, First Athlete with Down Syndrome to Become an IRONMAN, to Speak at 2023 Running USA Conference
DENVER /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - “Running changed my life,” says Chris Nikic, the first athlete with Down Syndrome to finish an IRONMAN triathlon (setting a world record in the process) and earn sponsorship from Adidas. “Now I want everyone like me to see that it’s possible for them too.” Nikic will...
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January 3, 2023
The Original Fit Factory Closes On Eight Acquisition Deals
Scottish digital fitness brand The Original Fit Factory has bought eight companies in a $137 million (£111.6m) acquisition spree as it looks to diversify into multiple areas of digital fitness. Terms were not disclosed. The acquisitions are expected to boost projected 2022/2023 revenue to over €100 million and give The...
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January 3, 2023
ShowcasedRecord Breaking Aramco Houston Half Marathon Elite Announcement
HOUSTON – JANUARY 3, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Houston Marathon Committee announced today the elite athletes who will chase the $10,000 first-place prize in this historically fast race. Elite fields for the Chevron Houston Marathon, which is held simultaneously on Sunday, January 15, will be announced tomorrow. American records in...