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May 2, 2024
Two Decades of Dedication: Legends Celebrate 20th Year of HOAG OC Marathon
Orange County, California – May 2, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This Sunday marks a special milestone for the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival as 25 legacy runners, known as "marathon legends," prepare to participate for the 20th consecutive year. Among them are individuals whose lives are as varied as their...
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May 2, 2024
Ultrarunning con man cheated employees and charities
What seemed like a remarkable running-inspired charity endeavour has turned into a shocking tale of deception and unpaid debts. Extreme endurance athlete Tomasz Drybala of London claimed to be raising a whopping $1.3 million for UNICEF by running the circumference of the Earth, as reported in MailOnline—but it now appears that Drybala...
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May 2, 2024
iFIT, Freemotion Take Hybrid Fitness to New Heights With AI Coach
The commercial equipment brand has long embraced its relationship with parent company iFIT, whose vast library of fitness and wellness content, including around 18,000 workouts from expert coaches, is available to stream on Freemotion’s newest cardio machines. Soon, iFIT will be launching its AI Coach, an artificial intelligence-powered digital coach that interacts...
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May 2, 2024
Peloton CEO Steps Down; Company Cutting About 400 Jobs
Barry McCarthy is stepping down as Peloton’s CEO, president and Board director. Peloton Board members Karen Boone and Chris Bruzzo will serve as interim Co-CEOs; Jay Hoag will become the chairperson of Peloton’s Board of Directors. Peloton Interactive, Inc. announced that Barry McCarthy is stepping down as president, CEO and Peloton Board director and take...
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May 2, 2024
Brooks Achieves Highest Quarterly Results in the Brand’s History in Q1
In the first quarter of 2024, the Seattle-based performance running brand reported a 9 percent year-over-year increase in revenue. This marks the company’s highest quarterly results in the brand’s history, Brooks said in a statement. In an interview with FN, Brooks’ new chief executive officer Dan Sheridan said that North America led...
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May 2, 2024
Verge Cycling Apparel Announces Intermarché-Wanty “They Win! You Win!” Contest: Win a Limited Edition Team Kit
NEW YORK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Verge, the proud custom kit supplier for UCI World Tour Team Intermarché-Wanty, is thrilled to announce the launch of the "They Win. You Win!" Contest, offering loyal fans an exclusive opportunity to win the limited-edition, one-off design worn by Intermarché-Wanty riders in the upcoming Giro d’Italia,...
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May 2, 2024
XTERRA Nouvelle Aquitaine Preview: A Revamped Challenge Awaits
BEAUMONT-DU-LAC, FRANCE /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The highly anticipated 2024 edition of XTERRA Nouvelle Aquitaine marks the sixth stop on the XTERRA EMEA Tour, set to take place on May 4th. This year's race boasts a completely redesigned course in Beaumont-du-Lac, promising an unpredictable challenge for even the most experienced professional...
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May 2, 2024
Bee-utiful Sunflower Run Names Justine Chevalier Honorary Race Starter
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – May 2, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Beyond Limits Running today announced Justine Chevalier, Site Manager of GiGi’s Playhouse Las Vegas LLC, has been named the Honorary Race Starter for the 3rd Annual Bee-utiful Sunflower Run. Justine will join 750 sunflower chasing community members on Mother’s Day...
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May 2, 2024
Enabled Tracking to Provide Live GPS Tracking for May 2024 Endurance Events
Front Royal, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Enabled Tracking, the timing and tracking division of Adventure Enablers, is excited to announce its comprehensive live GPS tracking services for a range of endurance events throughout May 2024. Whether you’re racing through rugged trails or conquering multi-day challenges, Enabled Tracking ensures safety, enhances...
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May 2, 2024
Team GFNY is racing GP NYC pro race
NEW YORK CITY, May 2, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural UCI 1.2 men elite pro race Gran Premio New York City will be held on May 19, 2024 on the same course and same day as the 12th annual mass participation race Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC. The...
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May 2, 2024
Around the Crown 10K Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Truist
Charlotte, NC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Around the Crown 10K Together with Truist (ATC10K), Charlotte’s premiere 10K road running race dedicated to moving Charlotte forward and North Carolina’s largest 10K road race, announces its pivotal multi-year partnership with Truist Bank (Truist) who will serve as the event’s Presenting Sponsor through 2026....
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May 1, 2024
Amer Sports sells Enve Composites to private investment firm
Enve Composites has been sold by Amer Sports to PV3, a Utah-based private investment firm. Amer Sports’ chief operating officer Michael Hauge Sørensen said: “Enve has gone through major changes in the past years. The brand has positive momentum, and we see that it has good potential. Enve Composites was founded in 2007...
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May 1, 2024
Wolverine Worldwide Enters Licensing Agreements for Merrell and Saucony Brands
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced that it entered two new global licensing agreements as part of its ongoing “strategic transformation” into a brand-led growth company. Under the first agreement, Vida Shoes International will become the global licensee for Merrell and Saucony kids footwear, with rights to these products in almost all markets...
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May 1, 2024
IRONMAN Pro Series Start Lists Announced For Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca
- The 2024 Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca is the first IRONMAN Pro Series race in Europe, and will have a total event pro prize pot of $50,000 on the line - Winners will earn 2,500 points, with points decreasing as the race time increases, encouraging tight and exciting races -...
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May 1, 2024
Garmin announces first quarter 2024 results
Schaffhausen, Switzerland / May 1, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Garmin® Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2024. Highlights for first quarter 2024 include: Consolidated revenue of $1.38 billion, a 20% increase compared to the prior year quarter Achieved record first quarter revenue in...
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May 1, 2024
FRESHJUNKIE Racing Celebrates Three Half Marathons Named Best in Their Respective States
BATON ROUGE, LA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – FRESHJUNKIE Racing is thrilled to announce that three of its marquee events have been recognized as the best half marathons in their respective states. The prestigious accolades were bestowed upon The Louisiana Marathon, the War Eagle Run Fest, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon,...
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May 1, 2024
The Running Event Teams Up with Obviouslee to Drive Growth and Amplify Industry Leadership
CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 1, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Obviouslee, a dynamic, full-service marketing agency renowned for strategic collaborations with innovative brands worldwide, proudly announces being selected by The Running Event (TRE) as its media relations agency of record and creative partner. In addition to driving growth and elevating TRE's position as...
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May 1, 2024
Registration Now Open for the 2024 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival
DALLAS, May 1, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration for the 2024 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival is officially open! After a record-breaking turnout last year with more than 30,000 participants, organizers are excited to kick off the 53rd event, which will include new additions such as the EIGHT K, in partnership...
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May 1, 2024
US Trail Running Conference Master Class Presents Innovative Ideas
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Mastering Alternatives to Race Guides was the subject for the fourth webinar in the nine-webinar RD Master Class series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, and was live on Tuesday, April 23. The webinar series is free for all race directors and...
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May 1, 2024
Kinomap Redefines Fitness Experience with Diverse Interactive Options
[May 1, 2024] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Kinomap, the leading fitness platform renowned for its innovative approach to interactive workouts, is revolutionizing the fitness landscape with its diverse range of interactive options. Catering to users of all fitness levels and preferences, Kinomap offers a plethora of unique technology types and equipment...
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May 1, 2024
Olympic Legend Nelson Vails to Lead Team GFNY at Inaugural Gran Premio NYC
New York City, May 1, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GFNY has announced that Olympic track cycling legend, and U.S. Bicycle Hall of Famer Nelson “The Cheetah” Vails will serve as the Directeur Sportif of Team GFNY in the inaugural Gran Premio NYC on May 19, 2024. Vails, who won the...
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April 30, 2024
Coastal Beauty and Determination Mark the 37th Annual Big Sur International Marathon
CARMEL, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 37th Annual Big Sur International Marathon concluded with resounding success, as runners embraced the challenge of a new out-and-back course along the coast passing through scenic Point Lobos. Despite the unexpected course alteration due to a highway slip-out in March, participants displayed resilience and...
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April 30, 2024
Are sleep trackers hurting runners’ performance?
With increasing studies showing that better sleep can lead to faster speeds, many runners now rely on their GPS watches’ sleep trackers for insights into how well they sleep. However, a recent study suggests that the use of sleep trackers may have the opposite effect, leading to orthosomnia–an unhealthy obsession with...
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April 30, 2024
Champion Triathlete Timothy O’Donnell to Race at XTERRA Québec
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The XTERRA Community is pleased to announce that Timothy O’Donnell (USA) will participate in the fifth stop of the 2024 XTERRA World Cup. The event will take place in Canada on July 14, 2024, at XTERRA Québec, featuring the world’s top off-road triathletes. Timothy O’Donnell, born on...
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April 30, 2024
Athletes Can Cash In on Activities for Race Entries with Challenge Family and Muuvr Partnership
April 30, 2023; Zurich, Switzerland/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Challenge Family, the leading global triathlon race series, has announced that athletes now have the opportunity to enter its iconic events and purchase official merchandise via Muuvr’s industry-first Marketplace. Through the new partnership, triathletes of all levels can log their runs, swims and rides...