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September 15, 2021
Marmot Celebrates Winners of Elevation Grants Focused on Supporting Outdoor Creatives of Color
Rohnert Park, Calif. — Sep 14, 2021— Marmot proudly announces the winners of its Elevation Grant campaign focused on supporting outdoor creatives of color. With a hugely successful number of entrants into a contest vying for the two coveted spots, winners Janelle Paciencia and Jade Begay are sure to produce...
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September 15, 2021
Mountain Hardwear Releases Two New Backcountry Ski Packs; Snoskiwoski 40™ and Powabunga 32™
Richmond, Calif. (September 15, 2021) - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has introduced the new snowsports-focused Snoskiwoski 40™ and Powabunga 32™packs. After nearly seven years of product development in conjunction with Mountain Hardwear athletes, the two packs are designed with ski...
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September 15, 2021
2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission expected to create Total Economic Impact of more than 15 million dollars as Elite Competitors take in The Best Of Southwestern Utah
GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2021) – What arguably may be the most anticipated IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in history, the pinnacle event in IRONMAN 70.3 racing returns following a COVID-19 induced hiatus. The Southwestern community of St. George, Utah, United States plays host to more than 3,000 athletes...
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September 15, 2021
Women For Tri Partners With The Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit, Scholarships to Support Women
Denver, Colorado, USA — September 15, 2021. The producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit presented by Cervélo are excited to announce a continued Juno level partnership with Women For Tri®, an initiative of IRONMAN® and The IRONMAN Foundation®. Women For Tri will provide scholarships to four successful applicants...
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September 15, 2021
BikeFlights Celebrates One Million Served
PORTLAND, OR (September 15, 2021) - BikeFlights.com, a bicycle shipping service and bike box supplier, is celebrating a major milestone: one million served. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to have helped ship so many bikes, wheels and gear for our customers over the past 12+ years,” said William Alcorn, President...
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September 14, 2021
Top Triathletes from Across the Globe Head to St. George To Compete in the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission
St. GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (September 14, 2021) – More than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes are registered to compete in St. George, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission. The IRONMAN Group has produced this...
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September 14, 2021
Apple Expands Fitness Offerings, Unveils New Watch
The technology giant is expanding Fitness+, adding six new languages and a Group Workout feature. Also revealed was the Apple Watch Series 7, better tailored for outdoor workouts and outdoor cycling, including features like pausing at lights and during breaks, a fall support system, and easy contacting of emergency services. Front Office...
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September 14, 2021
The New Science on How We Burn Calories
If you take in more calories or energy than you use, you gain weight; if the output is greater than the input, you lose it. But how does that change our understanding of obesity? NY Times
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September 14, 2021
Fitbit, Apple fitness tracker data exposed on unprotected database
A database that was not password protected exposed more than 61 million records containing data from fitness trackers and wearables, according to a breach report by WebsitePlanet and security researcher Jeremiah Fowler. His team found many of the exposed records contained information like first and last name, display name, birthdate, weight, height, gender and geolocation...
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September 14, 2021
Columbus Marathon will require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes
Race director Darris Blackford said the board made the decision based on protocols other marathons are implementing, such as the Akron Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Columbus Dispatch
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September 14, 2021
Former Saris, Dorel Executive Jeff Frehner Named Chief Operating Officer at Lectric eBikes
PHOENIX (September 14, 2021) — Lectric eBikes, one of the fastest growing electric bike companies in the nation, announced the hire of Jeff Frehner as its new chief operating officer. Frehner, a former executive at Saris Cycling Group and Dorel Sports, joins co-founders Levi Conlow and Robby Deziel in their...
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September 14, 2021
361° Europe Appoint New European Marketing Manager, Bryce Sage
361° Europe was formed in 2016 to offer a friendly and welcoming path into the sport of running. Their mantra of ‘One Degree Beyond’ stands for empowering athletes of every background and ability to have the opportunity to give their best and ‘Do More’. The entire team at 361° Europe...
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September 14, 2021
Saucony® Unveils New Endorphin Pro+
WALTHAM, MA (September 14, 2021) – Today, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony announces that fast just got faster with the launch of the Endorphin Pro+, the latest iterative advancement in the brand’s award-winning Endorphin Collection. Now with a reengineered ultra-light upper, Saucony’s fastest carbon-plated shoe will be unveiled by...
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September 14, 2021
LEOMO Launches Running Performance Clinic in U.S.
Boulder, CO (September 14, 2021) — LEOMO Inc., a company that helps runners and triathletes of all levels improve their technique and form with products and direct-to-customer services that enable faster, stronger, more efficient, injury-free running, has launched its Running Performance Clinic service in the U.S. In most running form...
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September 13, 2021
Make It A “Race-Cation!”
PENSACOLA, FL- Pack your running shoes, flipflops, and even a light sweater or two; Pensacola, Florida will be brimming with events before and after the Women’s Half Marathon Presented by Publix. This year’s race is set for November 7 and will feature a 5k run, a mile run and a...
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September 13, 2021
IRONMAN Foundation to Support Local Initiatives in St. George, Utah in Conjunction with 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission
GEORGE, Utah. / TAMPA, Fla. (September 13, 2021) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will distribute more than $45,000 in giveback to charitable initiatives and groups in the greater St. George region in conjunction with the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission, including a service project...
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September 13, 2021
Nike downgraded by BTIG amid continuing COVID-related supply chain disruptions
As a result of worsening supply chain disruption in Vietnam, BTIG has downgraded Nike’s rating from Buy to Neutral. Over the past few months, COVID-19 cases in Vietnam have continued to rise, with its fully vaccinated rate only between 4% and 5%. In response, Vietnamese government officials have responded by closing down manufacturing...
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September 13, 2021
Medal revealed for the inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships!
Monday 13 Sept. 2021 - The Abbott World Marathon Majors today launched the medal for the inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships which will take place on Sunday 3 October, as part of the Virgin Money London Marathon. The World Championships will include runners, aged 40 and above, who...
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September 13, 2021
Run Show USA Partners with the Chicago Area Runners Association
Run Show USA, the inaugural consumer running exposition scheduled June 4-5, 2022, at DES Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, today announced that the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), the non-profit organization known as Chicagoland’s running club will be a key partner for the event. Run Show, USA, Chicago is set...
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September 13, 2021
Rewire Fitness Launches First-To-Market Neuro Performance Mobile Platform for Athletes
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2021 – Rewire Fitness today announced the launch of its first-to-market neuro performance mobile platform designed to holistically quantify athlete readiness, build mental resilience, and improve mind/body recovery. To further elevate the athlete experience, Rewire’s training hardware solution will be available for preorder later this month...
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September 13, 2021
Nell Rojas Outkicks Jenny Simpson at 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile; Edwin Kimutai Honors Recently Deceased Wife With Victory Over Abbabiya Simbassa in Men’s Race
September 12, 2021, Washington, DC: On a warm and crystal clear late summer morning in our Nation’s Capital, American Nell Rojas won a thrilling race among the top women runners at this year’s Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile (CUCB), while Kenyan Edwin Kimutai left the rest of the men’s...
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September 12, 2021
THE EXTRA 1/3 MILE Brighton marathon runners furious after blunder made course 620 yards too long – and leader had victory snatched away
No one realised the botch-up until well after the 7,500 marathon participants had set off on what they thought was a 26.2 mile long route. It was a blow for race leader Ollie Garrod, who was well clear of rivals after completing the official marathon distance. The Sun
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September 11, 2021
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Presents 2021 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award To Marsha Way In Recognition Of Her Many Years Of Service To The Race
September 11, 2021, Washington, DC: Credit Union Cherry Blossom organizers announced today that Marsha Way has been named the 2021 recipient of the Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award. Established in 2015, the award is presented at the pre-race dinner for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run. Last year’s event got...
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September 11, 2021
PeopleForBikes Celebrates $7.4 Billion for Bikes in New House Tax Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 11, 2021) — PeopleForBikes applauds the hard work of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee in producing the GREEN Act, which proposes a monumental $7.4 billion investment in bicycles and electric bicycles. This bill includes PeopleForBikes’ policy priorities such as the Electric Bicycle Incentive...
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September 10, 2021
Gravel race organizers intent on keeping rules minimal
Are more rules needed to ensure fair play? Do men and women need separate starts, and should teamwork be forbidden? The experience of the masses outweighs the need to enact new rules to govern a few elite racers, organizers say. VeloNews