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March 25, 2020
USA Triathlon Statement on Postponement of Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today issued the following statement in response to the International Olympic and Paralympic Committees’ respective announcements that the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be postponed to 2021, due to ongoing logistical and public health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic: Statement from USA...
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March 25, 2020
In wake of COVID-19 race cancellations, Run The Edge co-founded by Olympian Adam Goucher to offer FREE virtual race options
Boulder, CO March 25, 2020 – The COVID-19 crisis has sent the world spinning with a flood of event cancellations. Nearly every running race and event scheduled this spring has been canceled or postponed. “To athletes training for races, this news can feel devastating,” said Run The Edge Co-Founder and...
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March 25, 2020
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and Outside Interactive Announce Free Official 2020 Remote Participation Through a “Simulated” Race Day Experience
Washington, DC (March 25th, 2020) – Today it was announced that the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run has introduced Outside Interactive’s race day simulator technology for treadmill runners as an integral component of its free virtual race offering for this year’s cancelled race due to the Covid-19 virus,...
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March 25, 2020
The rabbit Team Adds Top Ultrarunner Hayden Hawks
March 25th, 2020, Santa Barbara, California - The rabbit team continues to grow in both quantity and quality after a second major signing this month. Hayden Hawks, one of the best U.S. male ultrarunners in recent years, has officially been added to the rabbitPRO roster. Along with the signing of...
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March 24, 2020
Chrome Industries Rallies Maker Community to Aid Face Mask Production
PORTLAND, Ore. - March 24, 2020 - As reported by the NYT, CNN, and others, there’s a nationwide shortage of protective masks for healthcare professionals. With the news of doctors willing to use bandanas as protection, and an influx of requests from doctors at private practices asking for help, Chrome...
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March 24, 2020
SynchroKnit Powered by Wigwam Sponsors Rambling Runner Virtual Race Series
Sheboygan, WI. (March 24, 2020) – SynchroKnit™, the technology driven brand from the sock innovators at Wigwam Mills Inc., announces that the brand is sponsoring the Rambling Runner Virtual Race Series. Race cancellations all over the globe have left runners at a standstill, so SynchroKnit wants to help people continue to move, train...
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March 24, 2020
NIKE, Inc. reports fiscal 2020 third quarter results
Revenues increased to $10.1 billion in the third quarter, up 5 percent on a reported basis and up 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Digital sales in Greater China increased more than 30 percent while brick and mortar retail sales were impacted by temporary store closures related to COVID-19. Read more...
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March 24, 2020
2020 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Rescheduled After Olympic Postponement
The 2020 U.S. Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Ore. will be rescheduled in the aftermath of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics being postponed to 2021, organizers from Track Town USA announced Tuesday afternoon. The trials were scheduled for June 19 to 28 on the University of Oregon's campus. Read more...
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March 24, 2020
Strava releases Routes for runners and riders
With over 3 billion activities uploaded from all over the world, Strava ‘knows where athletes actually run and ride.’ The new Routes tool uses that knowledge to provide route recommendations personalized to athletes’ preferences for location, distance, surface type (pavement or dirt) and hilly or flat terrain. Read more on...
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March 24, 2020
On a lighter note: Man runs full marathon on apartment balcony
Elisha Nochomovitz lives in Toulouse, France, where he, along with millions of his fellow French citizens, are under strict shelter in place orders from the government. He’d been training to run a marathon before the pandemic descended and was at a loss about how to remain as active as possible. So he...
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March 24, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Olympics officially postponed until 2021
Never before had the Olympic Games been postponed or canceled for something other than war, but on Tuesday, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach agreed to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by about one year. Read more on ESPN.
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March 24, 2020
BikeFlights.com Enhances Bike Shipping Website
PORTLAND, OR (March 24, 2020) - BikeFlights.com is pleased to announce enhancements to its website to make it easier for customers to get answers to their bike shipping questions and book shipments. “Our site enhancements are the result of months of research and collaboration among our staff and customers,” said...
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March 24, 2020
RunSignup Cancels 2020 Summer Symposium to Focus on Coronavirus Response
Moorestown, NJ – With the endurance industry facing uncertainty due to COVID-19 and related restrictions on gatherings, RunSignup has announced they will not hold a 2020 Summer Symposium. The biannual RunSignup Symposiums are an educational and networking opportunity for race directors, timers, and nonprofits; this year, RunSignup will shift their...
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March 24, 2020
Final Surge Announces New Virtual Racing Service with Free Entry into Virtual 5K
Raleigh, NC – March 24, 2020 – Final Surge is announcing it’s new Virtual Racing service by giving free entry into the Final Surge Virtual 5K. The race takes place this week on any day between Monday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 29th. All finishers will be entered into a...
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March 24, 2020
New Name, Same Great Race: The Great Pumpkin Run Undergoes Name Change
NEW YORK - The popular, award-winning fall race formerly known as The Great Pumpkin Run has undergone a name change for the 2020 fall race season. Coming off a successful, 20 race season, including a Virtual Run that had over 18,000 participants, the family-friendly 5K is now Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run,...
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March 23, 2020
Peloton temporarily suspends sales and deliveries of its treadmill
Peloton announced that it will temporarily suspend the sale and delivery of its Tread, a treadmill with a touchscreen to stream live and on-demand classes, because the size of the machine is too big to deliver to customers while attempting to maintain physical distance during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Sales of its...
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March 23, 2020
IOC member says 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be postponed because of coronavirus pandemic
Veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound, a Canadian who has been one of the most influential members of the IOC for decades, said the games will likely be moved to 2021, with the details to be worked out in the next four weeks. Neither the IOC nor the Tokyo 2020...
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March 23, 2020
Race Roster introduces a free innovative virtual event toolkit to support industry professionals during this challenging time
London, ON - In response to the impact of COVID-19 on the global running community, Race Roster has developed a free virtual event toolkit to aid the cancellation and postponement processes of beloved running events. “In times of uncertainty, movement helps. Race Roster’s commitment is to drive well-being and support...
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March 23, 2020
Doping researcher who defended Lance Armstrong receives doping ban
A doping researcher who testified on behalf of Lance Armstrong during the US Department of Justice case has been banned from cycling for doping. John Gleaves, an assistant professor at California State University, has accepted a four-year suspension after testing positive at the Masters Track National Championships last August. Read more...
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March 23, 2020
Cycling industry pivots to COVID-19 protective equipment production
Bike industry players, big and small, shift production to make personal protective equipment for front-line healthcare workers. Read more on VeloNews.
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March 23, 2020
British Cycling extends suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to June 30
Given the ongoing uncertainty around the Coronavirus/COVID19 outbreak, and the developing Government advice and guidance, British Cycling has taken the decision to extend its current suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to June 30. Read more on the British Cycling site.
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March 23, 2020
Orucase to produce face masks for COVID-19 battle
San Diego, CA—Orucase announces they have begun production on protective face marks to help tackle supply gaps for important protective articles. Like many other companies across different industries, Orucase has pivoted to help provided needed PPE gear to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Orucase, known for their innovative and award-winning...
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March 23, 2020
New Holland Brewing Announces Virtual Concert Series Supporting Local Musicians and Artists
Holland, MI, March 23, 2020 -- New Holland Brewing, craft brewery and distillery based in Holland, MI, reacts to the current global COVID-19 pandemic with a show of support to affected communities. As part of the hugely affected hospitality industry, the team at New Holland Brewing today announced the Gezellig...
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March 23, 2020
PeopleForBikes Advocates for Bikes Amid Growing COVID-19 Disruption
BOULDER, CO (March 23, 2020) — Responding to the dramatic changes in day-to-day life caused by the spread of COVID-19, PeopleForBikes is working to support industry partners, suppliers, retailers, advocates and individual riders as they navigate a world of new rules and restrictions. “The bike industry stands with the rest...
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March 23, 2020
The IRONMAN Group Launches IRONMAN VR – A New Global Racing Series – and The IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla (March 23, 2020)– The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Group company (Nasdaq: WSG), announced that it will add the IRONMAN® Virtual Racing™ (VR™) Series to its portfolio, including the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge that will debut on April 4 through the IRONMAN Now Page on Facebook Watch. The IRONMAN...
