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October 19, 2022
Road Runner Sports Absorbs Kelly’s Running Warehouse
SAN DIEGO — October 19, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After 19 years in independent operation, Kelly’s Running Warehouse will officially be absorbed by its parent company. Road Runner Sports, one of the largest running specialty retailers in the country, aims to streamline their operations by rebranding the discount outlet as Road...
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October 18, 2022
PeopleForBikes Committees Meet to Tackle Bicycling’s Biggest Challenges
BENTONVILLE, AR (October 18, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, more than 300 bike industry leaders convened in Northwest Arkansas to take part in meetings across PeopleForBikes’ six industry subcommittees. It is the first time the committees have met in person in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of...
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October 18, 2022
Will Ventures closes second fund with $150M to invest in sports technologies
The low-flying, Boston-based venture outfit Will Ventures just tripled the size of its second fund to $150 million thanks to its approach of investing in sports technologies with the help of its community of athlete backers who help promote and grow the portfolio companies. Now armed with $150 million for...
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October 18, 2022
Skechers Sues Hermès For Patent Infringement
In a statement, Skechers claims that in 2022, Hermès introduced two footwear styles, the Éclair and Envol, which use mid-sole and undersole design elements that infringe multiple Skechers patents for its Massage Fit technology that Skechers incorporates into its Skechers Go Walk series and other product lines. SGB Media
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October 18, 2022
Mario Cipollini given three year prison sentence for domestic abuse
Mario Cipollini has been sentenced to three years in an Italian prison for abusing his ex-wife Sabrina Landucci and her new partner, Silvio Giusti, by the Court of Lucca on Monday. The sentencing brought to a close the case which began in March 2019 when the initial allegations of abuse...
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October 18, 2022
New Balance to establish distribution operations in Lebanon
Major sports footwear and apparel manufacturer to create more than 150 new jobs Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and New Balance Athletics officials today announced the leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer will invest $68.5 million to establish a new distribution center...
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October 18, 2022
New York Sports Club (NYSC) Announces the Acquisition of Fhitting Room
NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 -- New York Sports Club ("NYSC" or the "Company") and its family of brands, one of the largest privately held fitness operators in the U.S., announced today the acquisition of Fhitting Room, a leading NYC based boutique fitness brand. Founded in 2013, Fhitting Room is known for its HIIT and...
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October 18, 2022
Article One and Mission Workshop Launch New Styles in Collaborative Eyewear Collection Designed for Urban Cyclists
FLINT, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Article One, the artisanal eyewear brand boasting heirloom-quality Italian craftsmanship in athleisure and optical frames, today announced the launch of its second collaborative collection with Mission Workshop. Article One and Mission Workshop, a San Francisco-based company that creates bags, clothing, and footwear for...
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October 18, 2022
The Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Chris Kermode As Its New Chairman
18 October 2022. London, UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) today announced the appointment of Chris Kermode as its new Executive Chairman. Kermode has been on the PTO’s Board of Directors since July 2020 and is one of the most experienced administrators in world sport. He moves into the role...
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October 18, 2022
Outside Interactive, Inc. Acquires Stomp Sessions, Expanding Virtual Education Into Action Sports
Boulder, Colorado (October 18, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Outside Interactive, Inc., the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences, today announced it has acquired Stomp Sessions, an online action sports learning platform dedicated to providing affordable and accessible how-to courses created by top action-sports athletes. The platform’s 100+ tutorials...
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October 17, 2022
The Pro’s Closet cuts workforce 15%, citing ‘economic headwinds’
The Pro's Closet laid off 15% of its workforce last week, the certified used bike and component retailer confirmed to BRAIN on Monday. TPC quickly expanded in size and workforce since beginning in 2006 as an eBay store. In May 2021, TPC announced it raised an additional $40 million in Series...
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October 17, 2022
USA Triathlon Partners With Vitruvian as Official Strength Training Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced it has partnered with Vitruvian, an in-home strength and personal training platform, as the organization’s Official Strength Training Partner. The Australian-based company produces an innovative smart strength training machine that brings the gym weight room to people’s homes in a slim, carbon fiber platform....
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October 17, 2022
Sunday Afternoons Welcomes Ultrarunner Dean Karnazes as Brand Ambassador
Ashland, Ore. (October 17, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ Sunday Afternoons is pleased to announce a new partnership with ultramarathoner and endurance athlete Dean Karnazes. With decades of experience as a professional runner and longtime fan of the Sunday Afternoons brand, Karnazes will support the technical headwear company at The Running Event...
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October 17, 2022
Taiwan to Host 2023 XTERRA Asia-Pacific Triathlon and Trail Run Championships
October 17, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ With the recent loosening of COVID-related travel restrictions, it has officially been announced that Taiwan will host the 2023 XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship on April 15-16, 2023 in a double-feature weekend that will also see the first ever XTERRA Asia-Pacific Trail Run Championship play out at...
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October 17, 2022
High Levels of BPA Were Found in Sports Bras — Here’s What You Need to Know
Working out is supposed to be good for you — and a great sports bra can make you feel good about yourself and push you to work out that much harder. But news from the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) is making people question whether their sportswear might have an...
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October 17, 2022
Non-binary runners in NYC Marathon to get cash prize for 1st time
For the first time in the history of the New York City Marathon, prize money will be awarded to non-binary runners during next month's race. The New York Road Runners announced on Monday that the top five finishers in the category will receive a cash prize. ESPN
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October 17, 2022
After Two Days of Running Day and Night, Runners Complete 150-Mile Relay GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH (October 17, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This past weekend 200 participants, part of 38 relay teams, tested their grit and ran the entire 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage in the fifth annual GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan. Proceeds from the race once again benefitted the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy...
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October 17, 2022
All Bodies On Bikes Teams Up with SBT GRVL to Bring Body Inclusive Programming Back to Gravel Bike Racing For 2023
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, October 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Coming off the success of their 2022 program, All Bodies on Bikes, has teamed up with Colorado’s SBT GRVL race to offer 15 non-traditional athletes a body-inclusive, supported SBT GRVL weekend adventure. Applications for the program are currently open and will close October 31 at...
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October 17, 2022
Tracksmith Welcomes Massimo Alpian as Director of Brand Communications
BOSTON (October 17, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tracksmith, the independent running brand, is thrilled to announce that Massimo Alpian has joined the brand as Global Director of Brand Communications. Alpian brings nearly two decades of exceptional experience in marketing, communications and sports advocacy in the outdoor industry, fortifying Tracksmith’s commitment to global...
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October 17, 2022
Switchback at The Running Event Expands with New Partnership, Networking Opportunities
PORTLAND, Maine (October 17, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, today announced new Switchback at TRE initiatives, including a partnership with The Conservation Alliance. Launched this year, Switchback at TRE will unite outdoor specialty retailers and brands this November 29...
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October 17, 2022
North St. Bags Launches Upcycled Collection of Packs and Panniers Made from Life Time Athletic Events and SRAM Material Donations
Portland, OR (Oct. 17, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – North St. Bags is proud to launch their 2022 limited-edition Upcycled Collection of packs and panniers, made from tents and banners used at some of the country’s most iconic endurance events. These rugged outdoor fabrics, donated by Life Time and SRAM, have served...
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October 17, 2022
David Renton, Former COO of Zwift, Joins Nix Biosensors
BOSTON, MASS. — OCTOBER 17, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – David Renton, former COO of Zwift, has joined Nix Biosensors as Interim Chief Operations Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Renton brings more than two decades of leadership in technology to Nix, whose first consumer product, a small patch that analyzes athletes’ sweat in...
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October 17, 2022
ShowcasedSummaForte™ Becomes Rare CBD Brand to Achieve NSF’s Certified for Sport® Qualification
BLOOMINGTON, IN—October 17, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Following a months-long rigorous review process, SummaForte™ became one of just three brands using CBD to receive NSF’s Certified for Sport® certification for its drink supplement – SummaMix™. SummaMix™ is an all-natural, vegan drink mix that comes packaged in individual sachets and is mixed with...
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October 16, 2022
Over 1,700 Athletes Converged in Waco, Texas for A Festival Weekend of Racing
WACO, Texas (Oct.16, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The City of Waco and Central Texas played host to over 1,700 athletes from around the world for the 2022 IRONMAN Waco triathlon, a part of the VinFast IRONMAN U.S. Series, and IRONMAN 70.3 Waco triathlons as part of a festival weekend of...
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October 15, 2022
Madison Team of Williams and Jastrab Place Ninth on Day Four of Track Worlds
October 15, 2022, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, FRA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The penultimate day of the 2022 UCI Track World Championships saw four riders line up in red, white, and blue. The duo of Megan Jastrab (Apple Valley, Calif.; Team DSM) and Lily Williams (Tallahassee, Fla.; Human Powered Health) took on the Women's Madison,...