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April 7, 2021
adidas’ New Sustainable Ultraboost Sneakers Are Made of Abandoned Fishing Nets
Each shoe is equipped with Primeblue — a high-performance material made partly with Parley ocean plastic, which is spun from upcycled plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal communities.
April 7, 2021
BibRave Adds Industry Veterans Tony Yamanaka and Alex Curtis to Its Full-Time Ranks
Portland, OR - BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, recently added two full-time staff members - Tony Yamanaka, 10+ year industry veteran and VP of Operations at Events Southwest, and Alex Curtis, former Brand Manager at Science in Sport. Yamanaka joins Team BibRave as Brand Partnerships Director, bringing...
April 7, 2021
Featured Aircraft Revealed For Third Race In Virtual Series
The History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, will hold six virtual races throughout the year. Each race will feature its own historical aircraft vital to the U.S. Air Force’s past. The first race in the series featured the F-111 Aardvark and the second race featured...
April 7, 2021
Healthy Kids Running Series Partnering with RunDoyen Coaches to Motivate Participants
Healthy Kids Running Series is partnering with RunDoyen, the leading source of online coaching for runners, to motivate its participants and their families to live active healthy lifestyles. Healthy Kids Running Series is the largest co-ed youth running series offering a five-week program for children aged 2 to 14. Each...
April 6, 2021
Former Nike Manager Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case
Errol Andam faces 24 months to 37 months in prison after pleading guilty to criminal charges of wire fraud, money laundering and submitting a false mortgage application. The plea agreement requires Andam to pay $1.49 million in restitution to Nike and $173,172 to another company called Maplewood Mfg. In February,...
April 6, 2021
Introducing Nuun Energy, A Clean Boost With A Lasting Lift
SEATTLE, Washington, April 6, 2021 – Nuun, the leading hydration solution, today announces the launch of its newest product category, Nuun Energy. The introduction adds to Nuun’s functional hydration portfolio that features a variety of effective formulas for sport, immunity, rest and everyday health. Packed with electrolytes, vitamins, adaptogens and...
April 6, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation Launches Virtual High School Adaptive Sports Program
SAN DIEGO, CA – April 6, 2021 – The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) announced today the launch of its High School Adaptive Sports Program, presented by Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation. With 100 registered athletes to date, the first-of-its-kind, virtual program focuses on track & field and will be offered to...
April 6, 2021
A Runner’s Story of Survival Against All Odds: Ultrarunner Hillary Allen Launches New Book
April 6, 2021 - Ultrarunner Hillary Allen was at the top of her game, racing high above the clouds at a Skyrunning event in Norway, when a horrifying fall sent her skidding hundreds of feet down the mountain. While Allen survived the fall, it forever altered the trajectory of her...
April 6, 2021
The 3-Person Relay is Welcomed Back to The Air Force Marathon’s September Event Lineup
The Air Force Marathon’s three-person relay has returned and takes place September 18, 2021 at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the event. Registration will close after first 250 teams sign up. “The Air Force Marathon has, since its inception, been about bringing people together to have fun and celebrate overcoming adversity,”...
April 6, 2021
Canada’s Newest Walk/Run Challenge has “gone to the dogs”
(Toronto, ON, April 5th, 2021) - The ‘pandemic puppy phenomenon’ has been credited with keeping Canadians physically and mentally supported over the last 12 months by providing opportunities for safely-distanced outdoor activities like daily dog walks. To help keep this healthy trend going, starting today, dog owners can register for...