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January 21, 2020
iKOR Labs Welcomes Dr. Andy Pruitt to Lead Science and Innovation
Boulder, CO – iKOR Labs, the Boulder-based producer of recovery-enhancing hemp oil/CBD (cannabidiol) products, today proudly announced the addition of Andrew Pruitt,EdD as Sports Medicine Consultant for Science and Innovation. Pruitt, a legend in the endurance industry, has been putting his golden touch to use for decades. He received a...
January 21, 2020
27 Olympic Trials Qualifiers Gear Up for Atlanta with the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon
Local runners will compete for $6000 in a tune-up race for the Olympic Marathon Trials The 37th Annual Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon returns to Golden Gate Park on Sunday, February 2, 2020. With the race ideally situated four weeks prior to the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta,...
January 21, 2020
Austin Marathon Announces Sponsorship Deal with Camp Gladiator
AUSTIN, Texas, January 21, 2020 -- The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour announced today a sponsorship deal naming Camp Gladiator (CG) as its Official Community Fitness Partner. The agreement marks the second consecutive year in a row that CG and its trainers will be actively involved during...
January 20, 2020
Can Running’s Most Controversial Website Really Change?
For anyone seeking a comprehensive overview of the global distance running scene, it’s hard to think of a better resource than LetsRun.com. But just as LetsRun has established itself as a reliable go-to for the track and field-obsessed, the site’s message boards can read like the online id of high-mileage frat bros. As a...
January 20, 2020
26th Annual 3M Half Marathon Enjoys Picture-Perfect Weather and Plenty of PRs
Thousands of participants, friends, and family celebrate at the finish line festival in downtown Austin AUSTIN, Texas, January 20, 2020 - Start time temperature in the mid-30s quickly gave way to a cloudless sky and slight tailwind at the 26th annual 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour on Sunday,...
January 20, 2020
Here’s how SEO will make your Content Marketing reach more people
Maximize the impact of your content strategy by learning these simple tactics If your content marketing efforts seem to be falling flat, they might just need better SEO. "A lot of brands produce great content, then get frustrated when it doesn't drive higher traffic to their website or sales pages,"...
January 17, 2020
P3R Opens $10,000 Grant Application for U.S. Marathon Olympic Trials Qualifying Athletes
To help aid training needs and travel expenses, P3R’s American Development Program opens two-week application opportunity PITTSBURGH, PA (January 17, 2020) – P3R established the first-ever P3R Local Elite Grant to provide support for the 11 local athletes that qualified for the U.S. Marathon Olympic Trials -- Jennifer Bigham, Nicholas Edinger,...
January 17, 2020
RunSignup’s RaceTrends Report Shows Slight Increase in Race Participation
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup released their Fourth Annual RaceTrends Report exploring the state of the endurance industry. The report was built by mining RunSignup registration and finisher data over a five-year period to generate transparent statistics, identify trends in the industry, and provide recommendations to keep endurance events competitive in a crowded market....
January 17, 2020
Austin Marathon Welcomes the Expansion of Dole’s Involvement During Race Weekend
AUSTIN, Texas, January 17, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour welcomes the return of Dole Packaged Foods as presenting sponsor. The Manzano Mile presented by Dole Packaged Foods will take place on Saturday, February 15th, during Austin Marathon weekend. Dole’s involvement includes a $2600 prize...
January 16, 2020
Swiftwick Selects Purple Orange Brand Communications as Public Relations Agency of Record
Swiftwick makes the best socks you will ever wear. Guaranteed. Jackson Hole, WY (January 16, 2020) — Purple Orange Brand Communications is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Swiftwick to oversee all PR efforts on behalf of the brand. Swiftwick prides itself on being inspired by adventure, made in the...