LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
December 21, 2021
Want to prevent injuries? Wear cushioned shoes
The highly cushioned shoe versus the minimalist shoe debate has been a topic of conversation among runners for years, but it appears the pendulum is swinging in the direction of cushion. In a recent study, researchers found that runners who wore more cushioned shoes experienced lower rates of injuries than those...
December 21, 2021
Thousands of JD Group Stores To Sell ABG’s Reebok
Reebok, purchased by Authentic Brands Group in August, will now be sold in thousands of JD Group stores thanks to a new agreement between the companies. The non-exclusive deal comes after ABG announced plans to buy Reebok from Adidas for $2.46 billion — the acquisition is set to close in Q1 2022. JD Group, which...
December 21, 2021
Vietnam factory closures cause Nike to cancel 130M units
As a result of three months of closures and limited production volume as it ramped back up its factories in Vietnam, Nike had to cancel 130 million units. Despite the challenges, the company's net revenue in Q2 edged up 1% to $11.4 billion while net income grew 7% to $1.3...
December 21, 2021
25th Annual Pensacola Double Bridge Run Registration New Years Registration
Pensacola, Fla. ( December 20, 2021) – Pensacola Sports invites all outdoor enthusiasts – locals and visitors alike - to register now to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pensacola Double Bridge Run on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Early registration is open to the public. Participants can choose to race...
December 21, 2021
Garmin is the Newest Brand to Join The Run Show USA in Boston
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Run Show USA, a newly launched exposition for the running community, today announced that Garmin® will join its Boston event to exhibit their running smartwatches, accessories and training tools. Garmin is the newest brand to join an already strong lineup of exhibitors and sponsors, including Altra, Asics,...
December 21, 2021
Road Runners Club of America Announces 2021 Roads Scholar® Grantees
Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) congratulates its 26th Roads Scholar® class of Aaron Albert, Aidan Reed, Tristin Van Ord, and Joshua Yeager. Since 1996, the RRCA has awarded $745,500 in grants that support aspiring professional U.S. runners. The goal of the program is...
December 20, 2021
After Nearly 36-Hour Search, Missing Ultrarunner Earl Blewett Found at Florida 100-Mile Race
Around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, a 57-year-old runner disappeared during a 100-mile race in Titusville, Florida. Today at 8 a.m., local police announced they’d found the man — not seriously injured, but “disoriented.” Blewett, a veteran of over 80 ultramarathons, triggered a search starting at around 11 p.m....
December 20, 2021
Inaugural Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler 2022 Date is Set
CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, FLA. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The United States Space Force inaugural T-Minus 10-Miler will lift-off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station next year, Dec. 10, 2022. This 10-mile race will be a part of the Space Force birthday celebration each year, and will take place surrounded...
December 20, 2021
US Team in World’s Toughest Endurance Race
On November 18th, registration opened for One Water Race, the world's toughest endurance race, 23-25 August 2022. The interest is great and registrations have been received from all over the world. The United States has secured participation for its top team with world athletes and are ready for the first...
December 19, 2021
Over 3000 Naughty and Nice Runners Jog Through The Holiday Lights at the BayPort Credit Union Surf-N-Santa 5 Miler
December 18, 2021 – VIRGINA BEACH, VIRGINIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - J&A Racing welcomed thousands of Naughty and Nice runners to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for the 12th running of the BayPort Credit Union Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler presented by Bon Secours In Motion. “It is so fun to see the streets flooded...
