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May 23, 2021
21 runners dead after ‘disastrous weather’ hits ultra-marathon in China
Twenty-one people were killed after hail, freezing rain and high winds hit runners taking part in a 100-kilometre cross-country mountain race in China. Among the dead in Gansu province were elite Chinese long-distance runners, local media reported. The 42
May 21, 2021
Run with 4x U.S. Olympian Meb Keflezighi on Global Running Day
(WOODBRIDGE, CT) - Imagine arriving at the starting line of your race and getting some last minute advice from running legend Meb Keflezighi before the race begins. Better yet, imagine Meb in your ear coaching you the entire way. UCAN and Charge Running are partnering to create a one-of-a-kind virtual...
May 20, 2021
Study finds that 28 per cent of runners started during the pandemic
A recent study from RunRepeat found that 28 per cent of current runners got started in the sport during the pandemic. The study surveyed close to 4,000 individuals, and it found out more about these new runners and what they want out of running. Read more on Canadian Running
May 20, 2021
Autobiography Release: Helle Frederiksen opens up in her inspiring international autobiography
Bryrup, Denmark- Former professional triathlete, Helle Frederiksen, publishes her raw and up-close autobiography, The Pursuit Of Victory. A book that is praised by current and former professional triathletes. During her 11 year racing career, Helle Frederiksen rose to become one of the best triathletes in the world. Retiring from racing...
May 20, 2021
Hoka Propels Deckers to Stellar Quarterly Earnings and Sales
For the three months ended March 31, the group posted an income of $54.6 million, or earnings of $1.18 per share, compared with the prior year period’s income of $16.7 million, or earnings of 57 cents per share. Hoka One One recorded a 74.2% gain to $177.5 million. FN
May 20, 2021
Tiger 10K returns to Death Valley
Baton Rouge, LA (May 20, 2021) – Registration for the Fourth Annual Our Lady of the Lake Tiger 10K opens on Thursday, May 20th. The event, which features a 10K, 5K and a Kids Mile, will take place Sunday, Dec. 5, at the south gates of Tiger Stadium. This year’s...
May 19, 2021
P3R and Robert Morris University Announce Partnership of the P3R Track & Field Complex
PITTSBURGH, PA (May 19, 2021) – Construction has begun at the future P3R Track & Field located at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center, starting with resurfacing of the track. Through the partnership, P3R and Robert Morris will work together to ensure athletes have the opportunity to continue improving their performance...
May 19, 2021
Hammer Nutrition Secures Nutritional Rights to Southern Firecracker Triathlon
May 19, 2021 Grenada, MS – Rockstar All Access announces today it has secured a deal with industry leading sports nutrition company Hammer Nutrition to provide HEED sports drink, Hammer Gel and Endurolytes Fizz to event participants. Hammer Nutrition, Founded in 1987 by Brian Frank provides superlative products, proprietary knowledge,...
May 19, 2021
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training Partners with haku for Second Annual Resilience Challenge
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to require social distancing throughout 2020, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training, the leader for endurance sports training for charity, created a virtual event that would unite their community in support of the of LLS’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease...
May 18, 2021
Why Is Nike Still Backing Alberto Salazar?
Would Nike really double down in defense of the most polarizing figure in professional running if they didn’t think he could clear his name? Conversely, if the Salazar brand is irredeemable, why doesn’t the Swoosh cut him loose? These are the underlying questions in Nike’s Big Bet, a new documentary which draws...