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December 2, 2020
LEOMO Launches Remote Saddle-Fitting Service for Cyclists and Triathletes
BOULDER, CO (Dec. 2, 2020) — LEOMO Inc. and Tokyo-based Nalsima Friend Co., Ltd., which operates Japan's premier bike specialty shop, have jointly launched the world’s first remote cycling saddle-fitting service. This service is aimed at helping cyclists and triathletes select the optimum saddle by combining the rental saddle service...
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December 2, 2020
Lake Sonoma 50 Expands with New 100K Distance and 2-Day Race Series in 2021
HEALDSBURG, Calif (December 2, 2020) - Today Lake Sonoma 50, a favorite and mainstay in the trail running community since 2008, announced the addition of a 100K distance to make a 2 day race series. Originally created by “Tropical” John Medinger to prepare elite athletes for the Western States Endurance...
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December 2, 2020
Race Roster introduces digital medals
London, ON (Wednesday, December 02, 2020) - Race Roster recently introduced the ability for event organizers to create digital medals. With this new feature, organizers can create a custom medal design and award it to their participants upon completed segments or a finished race. Digital medals are bound to be...
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December 2, 2020
DMSE Sports Announces New Event that Aims to Motivate and Spread Holiday Cheer
Boston (December 2, 2020) - The DMSE Sports’ Merry-Thon has kicked off its 26-day streaker challenge of fitness and holiday spirit. The Merry-Thon promises to keep participants moving, even as the weather gets colder, and to spread a bit of holiday joy, even in the midst of a pandemic. For...
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December 1, 2020
Michael Capiraso To Step Down As NYRR President & Chief Executive
Kerin Hempel, a former New York Road Runners executive and consultant, has been named interim CEO. Capiraso’s departure was preceded by a tumultuous time for the 62 year-old NYRR, hit hard by the pandemic, thus forcing a complete halt to in-person running events, and necessitating the reduction of its staff....
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December 1, 2020
Running writer Matt Fitzgerald details months-long struggle with PACS-like symptoms
Fitness and running writer Matt Fitzgerald posted an article outlining his struggle with what he thinks is post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, or PACS. Fitzgerald believes he contracted COVID-19 in March after the Atlanta Marathon. Eight months later, he claims the virus negatively affected him both mentally and physically. Canadian Running
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December 1, 2020
Running USA Welcomes Craft as Official Apparel Partner
(December 1, 2020) – Running USA announces that Craft Sportswear NA, Inc is partnering with Running USA, effective immediately, as the non-profit trade organization’s Official Apparel Partner. Craft has been expanding its presence in the global running marketplace over the last several years with continuous development of innovative running apparel,...
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December 1, 2020
Kitzuma Cycling Logistics Launches; Offers Fully Built Bike Delivery
Asheville, North Carolina (December 1, 2020) — A team of cycling industry logistics veterans with decades of experience in the field is rethinking the way bikes are shipped for every purpose with their new brand Kitzuma Cycling Logistics (www.kitzuma.com). The over-the-road shipping service officially launched on December 1st offering dock-to-door,...
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December 1, 2020
Mountain Hardwear and American Alpine Club Extend Deadline for Women’s Climbing Grant
Richmond, Calif. (December 1, 2020)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes in partnership with the American Alpine Club (AAC) have extended the deadline for the McNeill-Nott Award through December 31, 2020. With the untimely death of Mountain Hardwear athlete, Sue Nott, and...
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December 1, 2020
Snowbasin Partners with Roosters Brewing for 80th Anniversary Beer
Snowbasin, Utah (December 1, 2020) – Snowbasin Resort, known as ‘Ogden’s Winter Playground’ and one of oldest continuously running resorts in North America, is excited to announce its collaboration with Roosters Brewing to release the Snowbasin Pale Ale in celebration of the resort’s 80th official winter season. A crisp combination...
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December 1, 2020
Registration Challenge Family The Championship has opened: ‘Happy to focus on 2021’
With enthusiasm, passion and an enormous drive to create a beautiful event, CHALLENGE FAMILY is looking forward to 22nd/23rd May 2021: at these dates, CHALLENGE FAMILY THE CHAMPIONSHIP will take place. Registration for this flagship event has just opened. "We are delighted that after this bizarre year and having to cancel the 2020 edition, we can...
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December 1, 2020
RACE RESULT publishes case study about contact tracing at Switzerland Marathon
RACE RESULT has developed an easy solution for contact tracing at larger events to help make sporting events safer under pandemic circumstances. Athletes can safely follow social distancing restrictions on course in most running races, but crowds of people are almost inevitable at the start and finish area, aid stations...
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December 1, 2020
Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run: Virtual Raises Near Quarter of a Million Dollars for Girls On The Run
NEW YORK - Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run, the popular and award-winning fall race, raised over $230,000 for Girls on the Run in the first year of their partnership together. Gourdy’s had an initial goal of raising $50,000 for the nonprofit through the Virtual Run, but was able to raise this goal...
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December 1, 2020
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Zwift Ride on for the Start of Awareness Week
Zwift and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation are excited to come together for two rides on a very important Giving Tuesday (Dec 1). Ride with IBD patient and professional cyclist Cory Greenberg to help the foundation reach their goal of $15,000 as they raise awareness for Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week (December...
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December 1, 2020
The Paul Sherwen Project Announces Funding for the Matany Girls’ Vocational School and 2nd Annual Paul Sherwen Classic Bike Race
The Chairman of the Board for the Paul Sherwen Project, legendary cycling commentator Phil Liggett, and fellow Board members, announce the launch of the official site for the Paul Sherwen Project. “The Paul Sherwen Project is up and running and we are delighted to be making our first two monetary...
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December 1, 2020
Master Spas Heads to Daytona Beach as Exhibitor at Challenge Daytona
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — DECEMBER 1, 2020 — Master Spas, the world’s largest swim spa manufacturer, will be a part of the excitement at Challenge Daytona as triathletes descend on the iconic speedway. The events will take place December 4, 2020, through December 6, 2020. One of just a few races in...
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November 30, 2020
Tokyo 2020 delay set to cost organisers US$1.9bn
Organisers of the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are estimating that the event’s postponement will cost 200 billion yen (US$1.9 billion). Additional costs include expenses related to securing Games venues, equipment rental and storage fees, and expenditures on labour. SportsPro
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November 30, 2020
Tokyo Olympic organizers plan to host 18 test events
The postponed Tokyo Olympics local organizers announced a series of 18 test events, including swimming, gymnastics, diving and volleyball. The announcement is the latest in a campaign to convince a global audience, sponsors and the Japanese public that the Olympics and Paralympics will take place despite the COVID-19 pandemic. KSN
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November 30, 2020
Kilian Jornet’s 24-Hour Attempt Ends After 10 Hours
OGDEN, Utah (Nov. 30, 2020) – After 10 hours and 83 miles of running during the Phantasm-24 challenge, Kilian Jornet was forced to halt his 24-hour running attempt due to the sudden onset of dizziness and chest pain. Jornet had been targeting this record attempt—completing as many laps as possible...
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November 30, 2020
Six Americans Elected to World Triathlon Committees, Including Gallegos to Executive Board
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Six leaders within the United States multisport community were elected to various positions within World Triathlon Sunday at the XXXIII World Triathlon Congress, highlighted by the election of Gabriela Gallegos (El Paso, Texas) to the World Triathlon Executive Board. The U.S. had four female candidates successfully...
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November 30, 2020
With the help of J&A Racing, Nuun delivers a memorable virtual half marathon for its ambassador team
November 30, 2020 – J&A Racing, a nationally recognized race management company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, utilized it’s nearly 20 years of experience in the running industry to help Nuun deliver a memorable virtual Half Marathon for the Nuun ambassador team. With in-person races disappearing from every runner’s 2020...
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November 30, 2020
Altra Partners with Still I Run to Promote the Benefits of Running for Mental Health
Denver, Colo. (November 30, 2020) – Altra, an innovator in the performance footwear category, is excited to announce its partnership with Still I Run, a running community and non-profit with a mission to promote the benefits of running for mental health, defeat the stigma through running, and create a safe...
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November 30, 2020
Road Runners Club of America Welcomes Newly Designated Runner Friendly Communities
Arlington, VA – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce and welcome the following communities as newly designated Runner Friendly Communities® for fall 2020: San Antonio, Texas Terre Haute, Indiana Runner Friendly Communities have shown that they meet the program’s criteria, which includes community infrastructure, community...
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November 30, 2020
Sansego Launches Executive Athlete and Competitive Women’s Team Programs in 2021
2021 Sansego Exclusive Team Programs Sansego is excited to announce two, new one of a kind athlete programs for 2021. Sansego is starting out 2021 with a strong focus on both the executive athlete and female athletes, which is the fastest growing segment in triathlon. Craig Alexander’s Sansego coaching is...
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November 29, 2020
Shanghai marathon defies coronavirus with 9,000 runners
Around 9,000 runners - some wearing face masks - took part in the Shanghai International Marathon on Nov 29, a rare mass event in a year when coronavirus laid waste to most sports. Runners had to pass a coronavirus test in order to take part and were ordered to wear...