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October 1, 2021

Olympic Silver Medalist Paul Tanui Joins LEOMO as a Brand Ambassador

Boulder, CO (October 1, 2021) — LEOMO, Inc., a sports technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, best known for its advanced motion analysis devices and services, is pleased to announce the signing of Kenyan runner Paul Tanui, the silver medalist in the men’s 10,000m at the Rio Olympics, as a...

September 30, 2021

Running In Solidarity to Bring Our Communities Together

San Francisco, CA – Established in 2011, the Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC)’s SF Aloha Run annually takes place at San Francisco’s scenic Crissy Field.  As we continue to strive to move past the pandemic, this year’s SF Aloha Run will be both in-person and virtual.  The theme of the...

September 30, 2021

‘You’ve atoned’: Man finally returns Mile-Marker 22 sign stolen from 1977 Charlotte Marathon

A 40-year-old Ed Easton returned to the Ultra Running Company a box containing sign he stole as a 12-year old child - 22-mile marker from the first-ever Charlotte Marathon back in 1977 - with his childhood confession. CBS

September 30, 2021

PeopleForBikes Announces Speakers and Agenda for Virtual Bicycle Leadership Conference and In-Person Electric Bicycle Summit

BOULDER, COLO (September 30, 2021) — PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy nonprofit and the bicycle industry’s trade association, is pleased to announce the agenda of its latest virtual Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC) and upcoming in-person Electric Bicycle Summit, as well as future events planned for 2022 aimed at bringing the bike...

September 30, 2021

US$250,000 on offer for winner of 2022 Nagoya Women’s Marathon

Organizers of the Nagoya Women’s Marathon have announced they will increase the prize money for the 2022 race, scheduled for 13 March 2022, to US$250,000, making the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road race the highest prize paying marathon in the world. Being the world’s largest women’s marathon, one of...

September 30, 2021

At Large | The London Marathon hits 40 with a long road ahead

Mass participation events have been sustained by decades of growth in everything from personalised exercise trends to sponsorship but the possibilities of connected fitness promise even greater opportunities. The London Marathon returns to the streets of the British capital on Sunday 3rd October for perhaps its most notable edition to...

September 30, 2021

USA Cycling to Host Second Inclusion Conversation Virtually on Oct 7

Sept 30, 2021 (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) - USA Cycling will host the second installment of the virtual Inclusion Conversations on Thursday, Oct. 7 from 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. MDT. This month’s conversation will be a panel discussion titled: Unpacking Race, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status. Shannon Jolly, DEI Professional, will...

September 30, 2021

USA Cycling Announces Partnership Renewal with Pilates For Sports

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo – USA Cycling is pleased to announce the renewal of their partnership with Pilates for Sports, an online Pilates training program that focuses on strength and conditioning specifically for cyclists. USA Cycling members will continue to get access to the Free 28-Day Challenge where they can get your own...

September 30, 2021

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The AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships ready to race through London

Athletes qualified from 150 races, across six continents between Sept. 2018 - Dec. 2020 The best of the best age group runners ready to race the streets of London World Champion titles on offer for men and women across nine age categories The inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships...

September 30, 2021

GFNY Ecuador Manta: American Jill Patterson in contention for overall win

GFNY returned to Latin America for the third time this season with GFNY Ecuador Manta last Sunday. Over 700 cyclists rode the beautiful but challenging 143-kilometer long course that included 2034 meters of climbing, most of which was attacked in the Pacoche forest. Despite a crash and mechanical early in...

September 30, 2021

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Final Surge Launches New Training Plan Marketplace and Coach Pages

Raleigh, NC - September 30, 2021 – Final Surge is announcing the launch of their new Training Plan Marketplace, enabling coaches who use Final Surge the ability to create and sell training plans to athletes all over the world.  Athletes can come to the new marketplace and search through running,...

September 30, 2021

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Canadians Ryan Atkins and Emma Cook-Clarke Win Spartan’s North American Championship in North Lake Tahoe, CA

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA (September 28, 2021) – Spartan®, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, returned to the rugged mountains of Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) in North Lake Tahoe, CA — host of the 1960 Winter Olympics — for the 2021 Spartan North American Championship over the weekend....

September 30, 2021

Hybrid events with fused in-person and do-anywhere results

Sodisp is the only challenge platform available to support fused leaderboards, showing both official and self-timed results in the same leaderboard! Hybrid events are a mix of both in-person race results (which are typically timed using professional timing equipment) and do-anywhere self-timed results (either by GPS app/watch or manual entry)....

September 29, 2021

Study: women’s hearts respond differently to marathon training than men’s

A recent study looking at the differences between male and female marathoners found that women’s hearts actually respond differently than men’s after training for a marathon. Researchers found that women who have completed multiple marathons do not have reduced left ventricle function or aortic stiffness compared to male marathoners or female recreationally...

September 29, 2021

Amazon Makes Major Fitness Push

Amazon is making its move into personal fitness, launching a workout class platform and nutrition planning service tied to its Halo wearables. The new services were announced on Tuesday, along with a diverse lineup of new products, including its new wearable device, the Halo View. FOS

September 29, 2021

Why Exercise Is More Important Than Weight Loss for a Longer Life

For better health and a longer life span, exercise is more important than weight loss, especially if you are overweight or obese, according to an interesting new review of the relationships between fitness, weight, heart health and longevity. The study, which analyzed the results of hundreds of previous studies of weight loss...

September 29, 2021

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Sena Releases New R2 and R2 Evo at Sea Otter 2021

IRVINE, Calif. (September 29, 2021) – Sena Technologies, Inc., the global leader in Bluetooth® communication solutions for the powersports and outdoor sports markets is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the new R2 and R2 EVO road cycling helmets. ALL NEW DESIGN, SAME AWARD-WINNING TECH The all new R2...

September 29, 2021

USA Triathlon to Host Second Annual National Athlete Recovery Day on Monday, Oct. 11

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced it will host the second annual National Athlete Recovery Day on Oct. 11, the would-be day after the postponed 2021 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The annual event, launched in 2020, encourages athletes to focus on the importance of rest and recovery and...

September 29, 2021

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Zwift Ride Series Begins this Friday

New York, NY - Zwift and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation have partnered for a weekend ride series taking place October 1-3, 2021. Riders will have the chance to ride with 4th place Tokyo Paralympic Triathlete Fran Brown and professional cyclist Cory Greenberg; both patients living with Crohn’s disease or...

September 29, 2021

The Fit Boxx Goes PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 100% of Profits from October Boxxes Go to Breastcancer.Org

(Portland, CT) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and famed fitness subscription brand, The Fit Boxx, is proud to announce that the profits from purchases of The October 2021 Fit Boxx will be donated to Breastcancer.org, the leading online resource for breast cancer and breast health information. Valued at...

September 29, 2021

Strong International Field Lines Up for Challenge Salou

It’s a battle of the nations this weekend at CHALLENGESALOU. A 40-strong pro field from 14 nations will line up on the shores of the Mediterranean alongside over 500 age group athletes to take on the sixth edition of the 113km Catalonian race. In the men’s field, will it be...

September 29, 2021

Kitzuma Cycling Logistics Signs with ENVE for DTC Bike Shipping

Asheville, North Carolina — Kitzuma Cycling Logistics continues to shake up the bike industry’s shipping paradigm with their latest partnership: ENVE Composites has begun delivering their new line of custom road bikes through Kitzuma’s fully built, ready-to-ride service. This puts Kitzuma’s rapidly growing list of clients at 20 in their...

September 29, 2021

Run Show USA Adds Los Angeles as Its Next Location, September 24-25, 2022

LOS ANGELES – Award-winning running show organizer, Raccoon Events announced the third Run Show USA venue has been confirmed for September 24-25 2022, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. This is following the successful launch of the Run Show USA in Boston and Chicago. The exposition will...

September 29, 2021

GFNY Florida Sebring wins Sports Tourism Award 2021

The inaugural GFNY Florida Sebring held on October 25, 2020 attracted 800 cyclists and their families to Highlands County, Florida and earned GFNY the Sports Tourism Award 2021. “The award recognizes GFNY’s dedication to sports tourism by consistently growing sports participation, increasing the promotion and marketability of Highlands County to...

September 29, 2021

Vessel Athletics Launches Resource to Simplify and Drive Healthy Hydration for Runners

SAN JOSE, Cali. (September 29, 2021)— Vessel Athletics, a functional running apparel brand set to debut in 2022, today announced its launch of a free hydration resource and Ebook titled ‘Why Creating a Custom Hydration Plan Will Improve Your Running’. This Ebook is the first of many resources to come,...