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April 22, 2021

Over 230 Companies Complete Climate Neutral Certification

San Francisco, CA (Apr 22, 2021) — Climate Neutral, an independent nonprofit that provides a climate neutral certification for businesses, is extremely proud to announce its largest-ever cohort of Climate Neutral Certified companies. More than 230 brands completed the rigorous certification process, overseen by Climate Neutral, to measure, offset, and...

April 22, 2021

Battleship 12K returns for 2021 bigger and better than ever

Mobile, AL – The Battleship 12K, a patriotic run to honor those who served, is excited to return to the USS Alabama after taking a year off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year promises to make up for a year off. In addition to the brand awareness the event has...

April 22, 2021

Innerforce: first brand in Triathlon to become Climate Neutral certified

Miami, Florida (April 22nd, 2021) - Innerforce, the sports apparel company founded in 2018 in the United States, unveiled their Climate Neutral certification for their 2020 carbon emissions. Innerforce became the first Triathlon and Multisport Climate Neutral Certified brand. Tackling climate change means immediate actions. It’s not about devising a...

April 22, 2021

Hartford Marathon Foundation Opens Registration for 2021 RiMaConn Relay, presented by Webster Bank

GLASTONBURY, Conn. – The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) today opened registration for the much-anticipated return of the three-state team RiMaConn relay race along the East Coast Greenway, presented by Webster Bank. The daylong endurance event will return on Saturday, August 28, 2021, and span 21 communities in Rhode Island, Massachusetts...

April 22, 2021

XTERRA Worlds moves to Dec. 5 + Trail Run Worlds 21K added to Maui weekend

April 22, 2021 - The 25th edition of the XTERRA World Championship off-road triathlon at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui has moved from its tentatively scheduled date of October 31 to Sunday, December 5, 2021 in order to allow the maximum amount of time for global vaccination roll-out and relaxation...

April 22, 2021

Ashworth Awards Featured in Insights Magazine by Awards and Personalization Association

The July 2020 edition of Insights Magazine had been released digitally, featuring Ashworth Awards in the Retailer Profile starting on page 20.  Check out how the family-owned company has changed the endurance industry, following through with sustainable, reliable, and custom “Made in USA” awards and medallions. This includes the sustainable...

April 22, 2021

Virtual Sports Platform “ROUVY” partners with ‘growB Sports’ to grow its presence and boost its activities in Japan

Tokyo, Japan / April 22, 2021 - ROUVY has signed a partnership agreement with growB Sports (Globe Sports Communications Ltd.) to boost its activities and grow the community for its MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) sports application in Japan.  In order to promote the joy of indoor cycling and running in...

April 22, 2021

Tough Mudder Is Back, with New and Returning Partners for 2021 Global Event Season

BOSTON, Mass. - Tough Mudder, the global experiential fitness entertainment brand announces a diverse roster of partners in advance of their 2021 season kick-off this weekend in Atlanta. The partnerships unite world renowned brands with a global community of outdoor enthusiasts who pursue Tough Mudder’s unique brand of teamwork-based extreme...

April 22, 2021

The DONNA Foundation Announces “Mother’s Day Your Way” Virtual Event

April, 2021 — Jacksonville, Fla. — The DONNA Foundation invites families around the nation to show their appreciation for moms through the AARP DONNA Mother’s Day Your Way, driven by the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships. This virtual event, a new addition to the DONNA Signature Event lineup in 2021,...

April 22, 2021

Pro Triathlete Angela Naeth joins United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy as Partner and Director of Content

Highlands Ranch, CO – April 22, 2021. United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), the leader in science-based endurance sports education has announced that professional triathlete, Angela Naeth has joined UESCA as a partner and director of content. In this role, Angela will be responsible for the redevelopment of the triathlon certification,...

April 22, 2021

Kodiak® Takes PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. Insulation for a Stroll

Cambridge, Ontario, April 22, 2021 – Kodiak®, the 110-year-old Canadian boot brand, is pleased to be the first footwear company to adopt PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. insulation. PrimaLoft P.U.R.E., short for Produced Using Reduced Emissions, is an insulation, made with 100% post-consumer recycled PET plastic, that reduces carbon emissions by at least 48%....

April 22, 2021

IOC makes biggest esports statement yet with launch of Olympic Virtual Series

Five sports - baseball, cycling, rowing, sailing and motorsport - have signed-up for the mass participation initiative which will begin on May 13 ahead of the rearranged Tokyo 2020 Olympics. According to the IOC, the OVS will "mobilise virtual sport, esports and gaming enthusiasts all around the world in order...

April 21, 2021

Lael Wilcox Joins Gnarly Nutrition Athlete Team

Salt Lake City, UT -- Gnarly Nutrition is excited to announce the official signing of ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox to its athlete team. Wilcox boasts a jaw-dropping cycling resume, most notably winning the 4,300-mile Trans Am Bike Race in 2016, and setting the record for the 2,750 mile Tour Divide...

April 21, 2021

Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Peloton Over the Peloton Tread+

On Tuesday, a proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Peloton regarding safety issues with the Peloton Tread+. In the complaint, they allege that Peloton has marketed the Tread+ as being appropriate for families. The filing then goes on to allege that the Peloton Tread+ has unique design flaws, making...

April 21, 2021

Ice for Sore Muscles? Think Again.

Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. New York Times (paywall)

April 21, 2021

Nike names new assistant coach in Portland, Oregon

Sonia O'Sullivan will join former assistant coach of the Nike Oregon Project Pete Julian as the group prepares for the Olympics. She will be moving from her home in Melbourne, Australia, to the U.S. to join Julian, who is the former assistant coach to Alberto Salazar at the now-disbanded Nike Oregon Project....

April 21, 2021

Fitness Giant Xponential Planning to Go Public After Acquiring Rumble

Xponential Fitness is in talks to go public — again. The owner of several boutique fitness brands is circling the idea of an IPO for the second time after acquiring Rumble Boxing for $300 million last month. The company put talks of going public on the backburner when COVID-19 first hit. Justin...

April 21, 2021

Fitbit co-founder: Future for fitness is well beyond the wrist

Exclusive from CNET: CTO Eric Friedman talks with CNET about the company's first wearable under the Google umbrella. A Fitbit used to be a little gadget to count your steps. Those days are long gone: Fitbits are now continuous heart and sleep monitors, with aspirations that go even deeper. Now owned...

April 21, 2021

KOM Cycling Launches New 3-Tier, Full-Motion Rocker Plate for Indoor Cycling

East Lansing, Michigan (April 21, 2021) —With record numbers of people riding indoors on stationary trainers, KOM Cycling is hoping to give them the most immersive, dynamic experience possible with the launch of their new RPV2 Full-Motion Rocker Plate, which allows the bike to move more naturally during stationary riding....

April 21, 2021

DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Names 2021 Hall of Fame Class

 PITTSBURGH (April 21, 2021) - The DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and the Hall of Fame Committee are proud to announce the 13th class of inductees to the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame. The 2021 inductees are Dave Antognoli, Mike Dudley, Gary Gargasz, and contributors Bill and Linda Phelps. DAVE ANTOGNOLI:...

April 21, 2021

“Ultramarathon Man” Dean Karnazes Launches His Latest Memoir on Tackling The Western States 100 In His Mid-50s

Dean Karnazes, the iconic superhuman endurance runner, shares the hard-won wisdom and lessons he’s learned from thirty years of competition in A Runner’s High: My Life in Motion, published by HarperOne on April 20th, as he embarks on his toughest challenge yet—running the Western States 100 in his mid-50s—offering insights...

April 21, 2021

Tokyo 2020 set to postpone decision on fans to June amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto has conceded a decision on whether Japanese fans can attend the rescheduled Olympic and Paralympic Games might not be made until June amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in the host country. Fans from overseas have already been banned. Inside the Games

April 21, 2021

April 21 Newsletter – Under Armour Scales Back Global HQ

EDITOR'S PICKS Under Armour Scales Back Global HQ Plans as Pandemic Reshapes the work environment through the now-pervasive hybrid home-and-office model. The location will include retail and office spaces, an NCAA-regulation track-and-field facility, a multi-sport playing field and basketball courts. Footwear News Lululemon Gets Into Resale — Here’s Where It’s Piloting the...

April 21, 2021

The world’s best athletes compete at Anfi Challenge Mogan – Gran Canaria

While there are some races getting underway again worldwide, coming weekend many eyes will be on ANFI CHALLENGE MOGAN-GRAN CANARIA. An unprecedented battle between some of the best athletes will take place on the Spanish island. It seems that Jan Frodeno and Nicola Spirig are the biggest favourites for the win, but they...

April 21, 2021

BibRave Launches First-of-its-Kind, Running-Powered Virtual Escape Room, Presented by Runkeeper

Portland, OR - BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, today launched Run to Escape: Mission Mt. Olympus - a ground-breaking, immersive experience that mixes running with the clues, codes, and explosive popularity of Escape Rooms. Participants receive email and secretive social puzzles to unlock run distances and new...