LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
June 26, 2020
100%® Debuts Speedcraft XS For Smaller Faces, Women and Youth
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – 100% has announced the debut of Speedcraft XS performance eyewear, bringing the brand’s most popular style to a wider range of athletes. Designed for men with smaller faces, uncompromising women and youth, the newest iteration of Speedcraft expands its family once again. 100% added the Speedcraft...
June 26, 2020
PodiumRunner and Women’s Running Launch New Trail Running Content Experience
Boulder, Colorado, USA — June 26, 2020 — PodiumRunner and Women’s Running announce a new Trail Running Collection of online features, how-to, and in-depth gear reviews on their new websites. The content, available across both Women’s Running and PodiumRunner, collects the latest trail running content into one easy-to-access digital experience...
June 25, 2020
Air Force Cancels 2020 Marathon, Offers Virtual Option
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFNS) - In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and prioritize the health and safety of participants, Air Force officials have cancelled in-person running of the 2020 Air Force Marathon. “The entire team and our mission and community partners have worked tirelessly for two...
June 25, 2020
iFit Trainer Ashley Paulson Wins First Place Female in Squaw Peak 50-Mile Trail Run
(LOGAN, Utah) — iFit Trainer Ashley Paulson was the first place female finisher in the Squaw Peak 50-Mile Trail Run, completing the race in 9:22:01. The loop course was held in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains on June 2, 2020 and is known for over 14,000 feet of challenging elevation gain and...
June 24, 2020
Barebells Protein Bars Introduce Irresistible, Crunchy Fudge Bars
LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2020) – Barebells– the best-selling, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – has launched their fifth flavor profile in the U.S., Crunchy Fudge, to satisfy the demand for irresistible yet healthful snacks among consumers nationwide. “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Crunchy Fudge...
June 24, 2020
People and Pups Take to the Streets This July 4th for a Patriotic Virtual 5k Benefiting Pets For Vets
SAN DIEGO, CA, 6/24/2020 -- The Doggone Events Series launches it’s inaugural virtual 5k with the Doggone Patriotic 5k, a go-at-your-own-pace 5k for people and their dogs, benefitting Pets for Vets. This virtual 5k invites participants nationwide to get outside with their dog on their favorite course, path, park or...
June 24, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll VR9 sees over 16,000 registered participants from 93 nations take on 10K, 6K or Remix Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (June 24, 2020) –More than 16,000 people from 93 nations and all 50 states registered to take on the ninth edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR9 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race distances that included...
June 24, 2020
Glyco-Durance™ by F2C Nutrition Celebrates 6 Years
F2C Nutrition is pleased to announce that Glyco-Durance™ the premium fuel for endurance athletes is turning six. After two years of research working with leading scientists to create the optimum race fuel that is quickly absorbed, gentle on the GI system and contains all the necessary electrolytes, CEO and president...
June 24, 2020
PDX Triathlon Festival successfully goes Virtual
Portland, OR - The PDX Triathlon Festival, in its 39th year, is one of the oldest triathlon events in the country. This year, due to COVID-19, race directors had to face the difficult decision to either cancel the event or move forward with a modified version. “It was an easy decision” said...
June 23, 2020
Runner’s High: Can Cannabis Help Runners?
As cannabis becomes destigmatized for legitimate medical treatment, it’s worth exploring whether runners can reap any benefit from a plant that has been hailed as a remedy for ailments. And, if marijuana can indeed help runners, how can those potential benefits be received safely? Here's the science on how weed may...