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February 18, 2020
Space Performance Lab and Running Center Partners with Outside Interactive to Bring Marquee Race Course Simulations Into a Studio Setting
[New York, NY] February 18th, 2020 - SPACE Performance Lab and Running Center is now open to the public. SPACE is the world’s first anti-gravity AlterG treadmill facility with multiple AlterG anti-gravity units, high altitude training, and purified air in a natural and green setting. SPACE uses Outside Interactive technology, which allows the user to...
February 18, 2020
Austin Marathon Creates Lifelong Memories for Thousands of Participants
AUSTIN, Texas, February 18, 2020 - On Sunday, Feb. 16th, the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon demonstrated why it is considered one of the world’s top running events. More than 16,000 participants registered for the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. They traveled to Austin from all 50 states and 36...
February 18, 2020
Cyclist and SPOKES Performance Director Pav Bryan Completes Seven Summits Challenge in Seven Days
Laguna Niguel, Calif. February 18, 2020 — Pav Bryan, Performance Director at SPOKES, a dynamic coaching platform with a fully personalized and holistic approach for endurance athletes of all ages, abilities and goals, completed a “Seven Summits” Challenge yesterday in Orange County, Calif. The 725-mile ride is the first of...
February 18, 2020
Jaybird VISTA True Wireless Headphones Now Meet Tough Military Standards
Jaybird Drops Special Edition Colorway Celebrating EarthProof™Best-in-Class Durability PARK CITY, Utah — February 18, 2020— Jaybird, the leader in sport headphones for runners and adventurers, announced today the launch of a special edition colorway for its Jaybird VISTA™ Totally Wireless Sport Headphones – Planetary Green. VISTA is Jaybird's first true...
February 18, 2020
RRCA Programs Show the Value of Investing in Emerging Elite Athletes Heading into the USA Olympic Team Marathon Trials
The Olympic Marathon Trials boasts the largest field ever, with 54 athletes having received support from RRCA over the years. Arlington, VA – Through its Roads Scholar and RunPro Camp programs, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) shows that financial and programmatic support of emerging elite athletes can pay...
February 17, 2020
Wanda Sports considering $1 billion sale of Ironman triathlon
Wanda Sports Group Co. is considering selling the Ironman triathlon business it bought in 2015, according to people familiar with the matter. The company, part of Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin’s conglomerate, is working with an adviser and has held discussions with some private-equity buyers that expressed interest in the business according to...
February 17, 2020
Tokyo Marathon cancelled due to virus fears
The 2020 Tokyo Marathon has cancelled its mass participation race, scheduled for March 1, due to a confirmed case of coronavirus. The event will still run its elite and wheelchair races. The 2020 marathon doubles as the Olympic Trials for Japanese runners (they will still have the opportunity to compete). The field...
February 17, 2020
Asics’ Q4 sales In North America show modest decline
Asics Corp.’s sales in the North American region in the fourth quarter slid 5.5 percent to ¥18.8 billion ($171 mm) from ¥19.9 billion a year ago. The operating loss in the region was reduced to ¥2.12 billion ($19 mm) from ¥2.95 billion. Read more about the decline on SGB Media.
February 17, 2020
Challenge Family heading to Sweden with Challenge Vansbro
With the focus on high quality racing and the beautiful nature of Sweden, CHALLENGE FAMILY announces a brand new race: CHALLENGE VANSBRO. This Middle Distance race will be introduced in 2021 and is the result of a partnership with open water swimming competition Vansbrosimningen and Vansbro Triathlon. The first edition of CHALLENGE VANSBRO will take...
February 14, 2020
USA Triathlon and TriBike Transport Deliver Renewed Partnership Through 2022
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced it has renewed its partnership with TriBike Transport (TBT), a full-service bike transport company based in Asheville, North Carolina, through the 2022 season. USA Triathlon’s Official Bike Transport Provider since 2018, TBT offers a variety of transport services including both Fully Assembled...