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July 15, 2021
What makes a city runnable? Canadian researchers find out.
A team from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., surveyed over 1,200 recreational runners about what makes a city a good place to run. Their goal was to investigate the type of built and natural environments road runners prefer, as well as the safety and health concerns that may affect...
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July 15, 2021
Superfit former gymnast, 58, sues for more than £150,000 after smashing her leg in fall on Bear Grylls obstacle course
Former gymnast Margot Harrison was left with a dislocated shoulder and a shattered shin bone after falling from monkey rings during a 5km obstacle course designed by Mr Grylls. She claims those marshalling the race in north London on October 2016 negligently failed to adequately supervise the course, and that...
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July 15, 2021
XTERRA Adventures TV Series Premieres July 15, XTERRA Beaver Creek this Sat
The first episode in an all-new season of XTERRA Adventures debuts on xterraplanet.com and Outside TV tonight, July 15, 2021, at 10pm EDT. The seven-episode TV series takes viewers to some of the most iconic destinations in all of endurance sports for an inside look into the races, places, and...
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July 15, 2021
Kate Hudson-Backed Apparel Brand Fabletics Taps Banks for IPO
Fabletics, the workout-apparel brand backed by Kate Hudson, has tapped banks to help it prepare for an initial public offering that it hopes would value it at more than $5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. WSJ
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July 15, 2021
Energy unleashed: Science in Sport launch the Beta Fuel range, changing the game of endurance sports nutrition
The team at Science in Sport are excited to launch what they define as ‘the most complete and innovative fuelling solution on the market.’ The updated Beta Fuel product line builds on the scientifically-tested blend of carbohydrate powder, using a new ratio of 1:0.8 maltodextrin to fructose to increase exogenous CHO...
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July 15, 2021
To the Trailhead and Beyond: Marmot and Ford Bronco Unite to Benefit America’s State Parks
Rohnert Park, Calif. — July 15, 2021 — This week, Bronco brand, Ford’s new outdoor brand of Built Wild and all-4x4 vehicles, and Marmot kick off a multi-year product and marketing collaboration featuring co-branded gear and a first-of-its-kind ambassador road trip promoting 15 state parks in 15 states. Rock climber...
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July 15, 2021
East Coast Greenway’s New York City-to-Philadelphia Ride has raised nearly $150,000 for trail development
DURHAM, North Carolina - Six weeks ahead of the inaugural New York City-to-Philadelphia Greenway Ride, registered participants have already raised nearly $150,000 in support of continued East Coast Greenway development in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania - an area with significant active transportation needs. Riding to improve access to...
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July 15, 2021
GFNY tackles Tourmalet
NEW YORK CITY, Jul 15, 2021 – GFNY Lourdes Tourmalet is the latest addition, making this race the fourth in France on the GFNY calendar. Scheduled for June 12, 2022, riders get to race the iconic Col du Tourmalet (2115m) in the Pyrenees. It’s the most used mountain pass by...
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July 14, 2021
Global poll finds weak interest in Tokyo Olympics as Thomas Bach makes China gaffe
A new international poll has revealed that global interest in the Tokyo Olympics is waning, with hosts Japan one of the least enthusiastic countries. The Ipsos Global Advisor survey of more than 19,000 adults across 28 countries found the lowest support for the Games was in South Korea, where just...
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July 14, 2021
Barebells Fuels Athlete Ambassadors at This Year’s 2021 NOBULL CrossFit® Games
LOS ANGELES – Barebells – the revolutionary, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – is supporting several athlete ambassadors at The 2021 NOBULL CrossFit® Games. “Embodying hard work and determination, our ambassadors have been training for The 2021 NOBULL CrossFit® Games for quite some time,” said Ben Jones, CEO....
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July 14, 2021
NOCCO Supports Athlete Ambassadors in the CrossFit® Games
LOS ANGELES (July 9, 2021) – NOCCO – the leading no carb, branched chain amino acids (BCAA) beverage company – is supporting the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit® Games and will have five athletes competing. NOCCO will be present to provide their athletes with fuel and support to help conquer the competition....
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July 14, 2021
Just Days Before Olympics, Tokyo’s Outdoor Swimming Venue Stinks
In less than two weeks, Olympic swimmers will dive into Tokyo Bay to compete in the triathlon. For residents who live near the shore, that’s an unappealing thought because, despite months of efforts to clean up the water, the bay stinks. Some scientists are concerned that the city’s proposed clean-up...
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July 14, 2021
Purity Products® Spotlights Joint Care Supplement FLEXURON® for National Park and Recreation Month
Plainview, NY – Purity Products®, the leading science-backed supplement brand, is spreading awareness of their premium FLEXURON® supplement for Park and Recreation Month this July. Designed to help manage the wear and tear on joints, FLEXURON® delivers effective joint comfort and support to seasoned backpackers and leisure hikers as National...
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July 14, 2021
Olympic athletes will hang medals on their own necks
Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will hang medals around their own necks in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Wednesday. Axios
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July 14, 2021
She Used to Sell the Shoes, Now Tracy Ann Roeser Designs the Running Shop
The lifelong runner designed a new Long Island running store and a space for Olympic athletes to train—all while working from home during COVID-19. Women's Running
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July 14, 2021
Sport Sunscreen, KINeSYS, listed in Allergic Living’s Top Sunscreens for 2021
14th July 2021. Vancouver, Canada. KINeSYS SPF 50 Fragrance Free Spray Sunscreen has been listed in Allergic Living’s 2021 Top Allergy-Friendly Sunscreens. With just 13 sunscreens included, the list only includes sunscreens which meet the stringent requirements of Allergic Living, an authoritative and trustworthy source for those living with allergies. Allergic...
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July 14, 2021
Why Racing Events announces transition of ownership to long-time employee
Vancouver, WA – Why Racing Events, a race management company that produces events throughout the Pacific Northwest, has announced that 100% ownership has transitioned to Karissa Schoene, a long-time employee who has been managing and involved in production of many of the races for the last 15 years. Sherri McMillan,...
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July 14, 2021
Perspective Fitwear Becomes Official Training Apparel of USA Triathlon Through 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that San Diego-based Perspective Fitwear has been named the organization’s Official Training Apparel through 2023. The company, owned by Founder & CEO Stephanie Perez and U.S. Naval Officer LCDR Kory Perez, was launched in 2017 as a women’s performance apparel brand and...
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July 14, 2021
Peloton Pays Out Musicians Better Than Spotify, Apple
On a per stream basis, Peloton blasting your favorite song during a workout supports the artist who made it more than clicking play on the top music streaming services. Peloton pays musicians $0.03 per stream. Neither Spotify nor Apple Music pays even one full cent, respectively doling out $0.0035 and $0.0068 per stream....
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July 14, 2021
34% of professional riders receive no salary, says Cyclists’ Alliance 2021 Rider Survey
Every year The Cyclists' Alliance carries out a rider survey to provide hard data on the current ‘status quo’ of professional women's cycling. With regards to salaries, the survey found that 86% of riders surveyed this year think that salaries for women’s professional cycling are too low for the level...
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July 14, 2021
Aquasphere Partners with Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon™
SAN FRANCISCO (July 14, 2021) – IMG, a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, has signed Aquasphere as the official goggle, wetsuit and swim cap sponsor for the 40th Anniversary Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, taking place August 14-15, in San Francisco. Aquasphere, the premier swimming and triathlon equipment...
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July 14, 2021
bRUNchatarians Rejoice at the Introduction of The bRUNch Olympics
DENVER - July 14, 2021- bRUNch Running, a Denver-based running community, launches The bRUNch Olympics, a 2-week challenge filled with daily track events or cooking competitions. From July 23 - August 8, bRUNchatarians across the United States will compete in individual and team events to see what they are made...
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July 14, 2021
L’tape by Tour de France lands in Edmonton Alberta Canada
Edmonton is set to bring another world class sporting event to town in August 2022. In collaboration with MB Events and Amaury Sport Organization (A.S.O), Edmonton will host L’Étape Canada by Tour de France on August 14, 2022. L’Étape by Tour de France brings authentic Tour de France-style amateur races...
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July 14, 2021
J&A Racing and haku Extend Partnership To Continue Driving Exceptional Participant Experiences Through Innovation
In continuation of their longstanding and successful partnership, J&A Racing and haku, an unparalleled technology partner, have announced the extension of their strategic partnership through a multi-year agreement. The partnership extension empowers J&A Racing to continue providing their extensive community with the most superior experiences, while enabling them to move...
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July 14, 2021
GFNY Peru decided in sprint after 128 km high-altitude racing around Cusco
Andre Gonzales (Peru) took the win in a close 2-man chase with Alonzo Gamero at GFNY Peru in the Andean mountains this past Sunday. After having raced almost 100 km in an extremely high-altitude setting with start and finish in Cusco, the race was to be decided only after riders...