Press Releases: January 16th, 2013

HITS Championship in Palm Springs Will Return Dec. 7-8, 2013

HITS Triathlon Series - Jan 16, 2013

SAUGERTIES, NY (January 16, 2013) – After two years of swim, bike, run successes, the HITS Championship is in Palm Springs, CA to stay. HITS, Inc. recently announced that the event will return to Lake Cahuilla Park again for its year-end event Dec. 7-8, 2013. “We love this location and it is the perfect site

Third Annual NYC Bike Expo organized by Gran Fondo New York is nearly sold out of vendor space

Gran Fondo New York - Jan 16, 2013

In its third year, New York City Bike Expo, the 2-day pre-race expo of Gran Fondo New York, is getting ready for its biggest exhibition yet, on May 17-18, 2013. The expo is the location for mandatory packet pickup for all 7,000 Gran Fondo New York participants, and it is also open to the public and free admission.

Fluid Sports Nutrition Returns as Official Sports Drink of San Luis Obispo Marathon, Half Marathon + 5K

San Luis Obispo Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K - Jan 16, 2013

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — Fluid Sports Nutrition is proud to announce a partnership with the San Luis Obispo Marathon as the Official Sports Drink and hydration sponsor. Fluid Sports Nutrition will provide the new “Fresh Citrus” flavor of their sports drink Fluid Performance at all aid stations. Fluid has been consistently named one of

Two San Francisco Originals Team Up for 2013: Bay To Breakers and Eventbrite

Eventbrite - Jan 16, 2013

San Francisco, Calif. – January 16, 2013 –Registration for the 102nd Bay To Breakers race is now officially open for runners, walkers, and costume enthusiasts everywhere. This iconic San Francisco event has partnered with Eventbrite for registration, and will take over the streets of San Francisco on May 19, 2013. In keeping with this focus

J&A Racing Announces New Scholarship

J&A Racing - Jan 16, 2013

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – January 16, 2013 – To honor the memory of a loyal friend and devoted volunteer, J&A Racing is pleased to announce the establishment of the Rick “Schoonie” Schoonover Memorial Scholarship, which will be presented annually to the son or daughter of a Virginia Beach law enforcement official as part of the

Council for Responsible Sport Awards Greenline Half Marathon Silver Certification

Council for Responsible Sport - Jan 16, 2013

January 16, 2013 – Portland, OR: Council for Responsible Sport Executive Director Keith Peters announced today that the Greenline Half Marathon, held at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee on October 12, 2012, has earned silver certification from the Council for producing the first sustainable sporting event in Tennessee. The event, which benefits Shelby Farms

The Woodlands Marathon Welcomes Back Three of Its Four Defending Champions

The Woodlands Marathon Management - Jan 16, 2013

THE WOODLANDS, TX (January 16, 2013) – The second edition of the Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Marathon and the St. Luke’s The Woodlands Half Marathon will feature three of its four defending champions from a year ago – joining a growing list of elite commitments that will compete for a combined prize purse of $26,000.

Endurance Athletes are Powered by ENERGYbits® Spirulina Algae

ENERGYbits - Jan 16, 2013

Boston, MA, January 16, 2013- After what seemed like an eternity, the NHL season is finally back and fans are ecstatic, but many do not realize that a shortened season could result in more injuries. Maybe not for Brandon Prust of the Montreal Canadiens who takes ENERGYbits® to power his workouts, fuel his game and

110% Signs Triathlon Great Matty Reed to 2013 Team of Playmakers

110% - Jan 16, 2013

Jacksonville, Fla. (January 16, 2013) – 110%, an innovative line of compression + ice gear, announces the signing of U.S. professional triathlete and Ironman champion Matty Reed to its 2013 Playmaker Team. “We’re proud to welcome pro triathlete and ‘pro dad’ Matty Reed to the 110% family,” said David Green, CEO of 110%. “Matty’s ability

SMACK! Media Welcomes Karen Jayne Greenwood as Director of Publicity

SMACK! Media - Jan 16, 2013

January 16, 2013 (San Diego, CA) – SMACK! Media, a boutique relationship Marketing and PR Agency focused on innovative brands in health, sports and fitness, welcomes Karen Jayne “KJ” Greenwood as Director of Publicity.  An established Public Relations Executive, KJ most recently served as the head of Public Relations for Life Time Fitness, and helped