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April 20, 2023
RRCA Accepting Applications for 2023 RunPro Camp
Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunPro Camp, hosted by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), is designed to educate recent, post-collegiate runners interested in pursuing a professional distance running career. The 2023 RunPro Camp will be held July 13 – 15 in Arlington, Virginia, and the RRCA is now accepting...
April 20, 2023
Fitness First launch new rewards platform in partnership with Endurance Zone
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fitness First have announced the launch of a new rewards platform in partnership with Endurance Zone. This membership benefit will be rolled out for all UK Fitness First members and will provide savings on the best fitness products on the market. The platform will enable members to save...
April 20, 2023
Top American Runners Including Local Talent Will Compete for $100,000+ Prize Purse at the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Top American runners will compete for a piece of the $102,000 prize purse at this year’s DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon. Scheduled for May 7, this year’s elite field includes the U.S. Olympian Jared Ward, as well as top...
April 19, 2023
A Group Of Police Surrounded A Black Running Club After They Gave High Fives And Cheered Runners At The Boston Marathon
Pioneers Run Crew member Mike Remy, 39, told BuzzFeed News that their cheer zone was set up to support runners as they hit the notoriously difficult 21st mile of their 26.2-mile trek. Organizers got a grill and a DJ to spin tracks, as people came to catch a glimpse of...
April 19, 2023
The Ethics of Running Contracts
There are certain mysteries of the world that are fun and exciting. Consider black holes, aliens, and the Loch Ness monster. But I am not sure why running contracts are among them. Surely, it is not to our benefit that we do not know our worth. Certainly, it would help...
April 19, 2023
New Balance Looks to Grow Gaming Audience With New Rival Partnership
New Balance is joining forces with Rival to grow the athletic brand’s global gaming community. According to New Balance, it will partner with Rival through a series of online tournaments with the aim of giving the gaming community “special access to the brand” through athletes, ambassadors, unique experiences and exclusive...
April 19, 2023
Over 3000 Runners Take Part In Newport Rhode Races Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
NEWPORT, R.I. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - On Saturday, the Newport Rhode Races Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K hosted over 3000 participants at the annual running event. Runners began and completed their journey at Easton’s Beach, touring the “city-by-the-sea” on foot and taking in the flower-filled spring sights. Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong joined...
April 19, 2023
Dave McGillivray Completes 51st Consecutive Boston Marathon
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After all other participants had long finished their Boston Marathon journeys, Dave McGillivray crossed the finish line at 7:28 p.m. yesterday evening. McGillivray oversaw the course throughout the race earlier in the day, taking runners across the starting line and helping to ensure their safe arrival on...
April 19, 2023
USATF U18 Mountain Running Team Announced
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Eight athletes have been named to the 2023 USATF U18 Mountain Running Team slated to compete in the 16th edition of the International U18 Mountain Running Cup in Annecy, France on Saturday, May 27. The race will be held at Semnoz Ski Resort, approximately 30 minutes from...
April 18, 2023
Top ultrarunner Joasia Zakrzewski disqualified for using a car in race
Joasia Zakrzewski finished third in the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool 50-mile race - but is thought to have travelled by car for 2.5 miles. The 47-year-old GP, from Dumfries, is understood to have been tracked on GPX mapping data covering a mile of the race in just one...