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April 30, 2020
IRONMAN Foundation, Framebridge and Good360 Team Up for Operation IRONAID Face Masks to Support Communities Throughout the Country During COVID-19 Pandemic
TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation®, Framebridge and Good360 have announced that they have partnered for Operation IRONAID® Face Masks, a program that will bring non-sterile face masks and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to first responders, hospitals and other organizations in need across the nation. Together, these brands are...
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April 29, 2020
An Ironman Sale Is Pending Amid Coronavirus. Can Its Racing Mojo Endure?
Wanda Sports Group, announced that it would sell IRONMAN to Advance, owner of the media company Condé Nast, for a reported $730 million. The deal is scheduled to close next month. That leaves IRONMAN in an awkward purgatory, during which the seller wants to spend as little money as possible and...
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April 29, 2020
Will Triathlons Come Back This Year? What Will They Look Like?
As the world tries to limit the spread and fatality rate of the COVID-19 pandemic, race directors grapple with the possibility of no mass events in 2020. Interesting article on Triathlete.
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April 29, 2020
American Pacific Group acquires SaltStick
American Pacific Group, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, in partnership with Joe Falsetti of Dana Holdings, has acquired SaltStick, an electrolyte replenishment supplement with a strong following among endurance athletes for in-competition and training activities. Read more on Private Equity Wire.
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April 29, 2020
Garmin reports strong revenue and operating income growth for first quarter 2020
Garmin Ltd. announced results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2020. Total revenue of $856 million, a 12% increase, with fitness, marine, outdoor and aviation collectively increasing 17% over the prior year quarter. The company is withdrawing its fiscal 2020 guidance due to the rapid and unpredictable economic changes caused...
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April 29, 2020
First Responders Fueled by GU Energy Labs Donations
Berkeley, Calif. — April 29, 2020 — GU Energy Labs has donated more than 65,000 product packages to more than 175 hospitals, medical care facilities, fire departments, police departments and other first responders across the country that are going above and beyond to keep our community safe and save lives...
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April 29, 2020
The German Cycling Classic ESCHBORN-FRANKFURT Goes Virtual with ROUVY
Frankfurt, Germany / April 29, 2020 - ROUVY and GFR announce a virtual version of ESCHBORN-FRANKFURT to take place on May 1, 2020. Thanks to the 1:1 simulations by ROUVY, the professionals and amateurs alike can now ride on a shorter 40km-loop of ESCHBORN-FRANKFURT. Nathanael Bank, Project Manager of ESCHBORN-FRANKFURT, sees...
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April 29, 2020
ATRA Announces Partnership with GU Energy Labs
Colorado Springs, CO ----- The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) will feature GU Energy Labs as a member of its Event Standards Program. ATRA’s Event Standards Program debuted in 2012 and now includes vendors and suppliers as partners to further assist trail race directors in meeting ATRA’s 15 criteria necessary for...
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April 29, 2020
4 Brands Unite to Offer $20M in Incentives to Help Gyms Retain Members While Closed
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Thousands of independently owned and operated gyms have been forced to shut down as a result of COVID-19 and are struggling to retain members. In efforts to give back, four fitness brands have united to give gyms over $20M in incentives to offer their members who continue...
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April 29, 2020
Can’d Aid Spreads People Powered Do-Goodery for COVID-19 Crisis Relief
LONGMONT, CO (April 29, 2020) — Can’d Aid, a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on people powered do-goodery, has earned a reputation for spearheading innovative new programs that respond and adapt to evolving community needs. This couldn’t be more true during the COVID-19 community relief efforts across the country, as Can’d...
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April 29, 2020
PEAR Sports® Announces a Smart, Affordable Digital Coaching App for Personal Trainers
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - PEAR Sports®, creators of the PEAR Health & Fitness Platform™ that delivers smart digital coaching technology, has launched PEAR Pro Trainer™. Pro Trainer is a powerful platform that provides all the tools needed for personal trainers to create dynamic video and audio workouts with 1:1 human...
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April 29, 2020
CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA, USA Triathlon and The Professional Triathletes Organisation To Partner at Iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA Race in December
Daytona Beach and Colorado Springs, USA and London, England – It was announced today that USA Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation have joined forces with CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA to be part of its iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA race at Daytona International Speedway on December 4th, 5th and 6th. The three-day triathlon festival will...
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April 29, 2020
JackRabbit and Olympia Sports Partner to Donate Supplies to Healthcare Workers Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Denver, Colorado - JackRabbit and Olympia Sports announced they have partnered with key sports brands in the running and athletic industry to gather and deliver donations to medical workers who are on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brand partners who generously contributed donations are Asics, Feetures, GU, HOKA ONE...
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April 29, 2020
PitFit Training Announces Exclusive Partnership with INFINIT Nutrition
Indianapolis, IN April 29, 2020 — PitFit Training, the industry leader in the development and implementation of motorsports-specific human performance racing and training and INFINIT Nutrition, the original custom nutrition company, are excited to announce their official partnership. Working hand-in-hand, the two companies are determined to make the racing experience...
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April 28, 2020
Team USA Age Group Athlete Sue Reynolds Releases “The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity and Faith”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation and Fortress Press today announced that “The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith,” by Team USA age group triathlete Sue Reynolds, is available for purchase today. The debut book follows Reynolds’ four-year journey as she lost 200 pounds,...
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April 28, 2020
Shimano reports bike division sales down 15% in Q1; withdraws guidance
Shimano reported that its first-quarter bike division sales were down 15.4% from the same period last year. Operating income in the division declined 26.1%. Check out the earnings numbers at Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.
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April 28, 2020
Run specialty stores plot recovery
The owners at Charm City Run, Big Peach Running, Brooklyn Running, and Playmakers talked with SGB Executive about the adjustments they’ve made and their challenges and opportunities ahead in the face of COVID-19. Read more on SGBMedia.
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April 28, 2020
Tour de France may be postponed again
The Tour de France's anticipated August 29 start date for the postponed 2020 edition has fallen under new uncertainty as the French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, banned all mass sporting events until September. However, a few hours later the French Ministry of Sport clarified that it might not affect the Tour. Read more on...
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April 28, 2020
Allbirds is now making running shoes
Allbirds fans love the brand’s eco-friendly lifestyle sneakers. And now, the company has sustainability-focused performance shoes. The shoe was created with natural materials including its Sugarcane-based SweetFoam, eucalyptus and a reengineered version of its merino wool. Read more on Footwear News.
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April 28, 2020
#RideforItaly Charity Initiative Results in 14,000 Euros for Veneto Region
All athletes who train at home with a bike trainer could participate in #RideforItaly Cycling Challenge. ROUVY, the indoor training application for cyclists and triathletes, offered free access and four attractive Italian routes to ride to support Italy. The Challenge had a breaking record (on the platform) participation of over...
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April 28, 2020
Race Roster introduces a communications handbook for event cancellations and modifications
London, ON (Tues, April 28, 2020) - COVID-19 has tested our industry and forced many of us to make some very hard decisions. There are many challenges that come with managing an event in the middle of a crisis, and you and your team may not have the time to...
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April 28, 2020
REVEAL Media Conference Announces “Enjoy Outdoors, Now and Tomorrow” Panel Discussions Open to the Public
SAN FRANCISCO - REVEAL is a global media conference with 40 brands presenting to 300 members of the media on April 29 and 30. Recent developments and global conversations have been the catalyst to create a panel discussion around relevant industry topics around the current and future landscape of the...
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April 28, 2020
PRRO Circuit Postpones Season, Championship Due to COVID-19 Impacts
BETHESDA, Md. – The Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO), organizer of the PRRO Circuit, has announced that due to the impacts of COVID-19 its 2020 season will be cancelled. In March, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile, the slated 2020 PRRO Circuit first stop, was cancelled, the second stop...
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April 28, 2020
VirtualSportsRacing.com Announces $1 Sign-Up for Event Organizers Hosting Virtual Endurance Events
Dallas, Texas – April 28, 2020 – VirtualSportsRacing.com, an innovative digital platform for virtual sports races, events and challenges, today announced $1 per registration pricing for all race directors, event organizers, brands and charities looking to host virtual endurance, multisport and gym events for their participants for events starting any time...
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April 28, 2020
The 2020 Monumental Mile Will Be A Virtual Event
INDIANAPOLIS – (April 28, 2020) – The 7th Annual Monumental Mile, originally scheduled for June 4 on Monument Circle, will now be a virtual event experience due the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Registrants will receive a participant tank and race bib prior to the event date and be able to come together,...
