January 25, 2021

Peloton braces for COVID disruptions as European race calendar draws closer

A wave of early season cancelations and worsening health conditions in Europe have pro teams on edge again. VeloNews

January 25, 2021

In the race for performance running, this brand could soon overtake Nike in the women’s market

The NPD Group Inc. senior industry adviser Matt Powell revealed that Brooks has the potential to pass Nike as the No. 1 women’s performance running shoe brand. Footwear News.

January 25, 2021

‘Fat But Healthy?’ New Research Suggests Fitness Doesn’t Cancel Obesity’s Negative Health Effect

Leading an active lifestyle is not enough to counter the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, according to new research challenging the idea that fitness is more important than weight in leading a healthy lifestyle, and prompting calls for policymakers to rethink health initiatives that prioritize physical activity...

January 25, 2021

Feetures Celebrates 20 Years of Family-Owned Business and Announces Organizational Changes

Charlotte, NC – January 25, 2021 – Family owned and operated since 2001, leading performance sock brand Feetures is celebrating 20 years of making socks to help people perform at their best. As the brand enters its 20th year of producing products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, Feetures is...

January 25, 2021

Scott Sternberg Appointed to USA Triathlon Board of Directors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that Scott Sternberg, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based media and technology executive, has been appointed to the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. Sternberg will serve as an Independent Director for a two-year term starting in January 2021. Sternberg has worked at companies such as...

January 25, 2021

UltraRunning Magazine Celebrates 40 Years

January 25, 2021 - BEND, OR – Founded in 1981, UltraRunning Magazine is celebrating 40 years as the Voice of the Sport.™ The February 2021 issue will provide comprehensive and in-depth historical coverage featuring a summary of each decade written by former UR publisher John Medinger. Other contributors are a...

January 25, 2021

Mammut Wins ISPO Gold Award with the World’s First Climbing Tracker

25.01.2021 - Mammut is the recipient of three awards at the ISPO Online Munich 2021 for product innovation in the category, Outdoor. The Mammut Climbax climbing tracker received the Gold Award by the international jury of experts due to its innovation and high performance capabilities. Additionally, Mammut’s «Close The Loop»...

January 25, 2021

California Coalition of Endurance Sports Reports Projected Loss of Over $1 Billion in Economic Activity and $77MM in Charitable Contributions Due to COVID-19 Mandates

JANUARY 25, 2021—LOS ANGELES—Today the California Coalition of Endurance Sports announced the results of a recent member survey of industry leaders across the state on the economic impact of COVID-19 restrictions on for-profit and non-profit runs, walks, triathlons and bike rides. The survey results underscore the economic importance and financial...

January 25, 2021

Decathlon Wins Prestigious Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award

San Francisco, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2021) — Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the coveted Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award 2021 for its 2 Second Easy Tent — a groundbreaking, state-of-the-art, easy-to-pitch tent designed to make the outdoors more accessible...

January 25, 2021

HITS Endurance Announces Rebrand to Alpha Win

Saugerties, NY - HITS Endurance, a leading endurance race management group, announced today a rebrand of its identity and mission that reflects a deep dedication to athletes and their commitment to excellence in competition and health and wellness.  At the heart of this rebranding is a change of the company...