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June 3, 2021
Leading Meal Kit Company Signs on as Title Sponsor for the Futures Division of the 15K Championships at the 2021 OCRWC
New York, NY June 3, 2021 – Obstacle Course Racing World Championships (OCRWC), the only independent global championships for the sport of Obstacle Course Racing, in partnership with HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, announced that all registration fees for the 13-17 age group of the 15K Obstacle Course Racing World Championships will...
June 2, 2021
ASICS introduces tool to measure running’s effect on the mind
ASICS has launched a worldwide study on the effects of exercise on mental health and wellness, and everyone is invited to participate. The study employs a new online tool designed by the team at ASICS called the Mind Uplifter, and it uses facial recognition software and individual self-reports to analyze...
June 2, 2021
Here’s Why Your Watch Says You Ran More Than a Marathon
There’s basically no such thing as running a perfect 26.2 (or 13.1, or 6.2) miles on a certified race course. Runner's World
June 2, 2021
Steelers Run and Walk Brings Participants Back to Heinz Field
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 2, 2021) – The Steelers Run and Walk, presented by Gatorade, opens registration with in-person and virtual options, encouraging all of Steelers Nation to participate in this year’s event. As in the past, all proceeds benefit the Art Rooney Memorial Scholarship Fund and Chuck Noll Foundation. The...
June 2, 2021
Registration Now Open for 2022 Running USA Industry Conference presented by Race Roster
(June 2, 2021) – Registration is now open for the 2022 Running USA Industry Conference presented by Race Roster. The highly anticipated return of the running industry’s favorite education and networking event is set for February 20-22, 2022, returning to the Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World in Lake...
June 1, 2021
Exercise Affects Us All Differently. A New Study Could Finally Explain Why
Exercise is good for everyone, but it doesn't affect us all in the same ways: some people might see boosts in levels of endurance, while others benefit from better blood sugar levels. Now scientists think they may have discovered one of the reasons why. Science Alert
June 1, 2021
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series to celebrate Global Running Day with 24-Hour Sale Offering Best Prices of the Year for Events Returning in 2021 and 2022
TAMPA, Fla. (June 1, 2021) – In celebration of Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 2, the recently rebranded Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series will host a 24-hour sale on race registrations for events returning in 2021 and 2022, offering the best prices of the year. Runners and walkers alike can expect...
June 1, 2021
B-17 Flying Fortress to be featured for the upcoming History and Heritage Race Series
The History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, will hold three more virtual races in 2021. Soaring in as the fourth historical aircraft to be highlighted for the race series is the B-17 Flying Fortress, beginning July 1. As the second most produced bomber in United...
June 1, 2021
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Come in Hot with their Latest Summer Edition
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox unveiled their new Summer Edition box today. Leaders in the subscription industry, The RunnerBox and The RiderBox deliver bi-monthly boxes to subscribers that highlight the top products of the season. With summer bringing hot temperatures and multiple racing opportunities, the latest edition is loaded with...
May 31, 2021
Hitting the wall by the numbers
The who, where, when and why some runners bonk near the end of a marathon. Canadian Running