December 21, 2020

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Virtual Experience becomes global celebration of heroism, hope

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Thousands of supporters worldwide collectively took part in the 19th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend Virtual Experience presented by Juice Plus+® on Saturday, Dec. 5, the first time the beloved Memphis event has gone entirely virtual, encouraging participants in communities around the world to take part...

December 21, 2020

Momentous Welcomes World Champion and Leading Female Runners Emma Coburn, Emma Bates and Molly Seidel to the Team

(JACKSON HOLE, WY—DECEMBER 21, 2020)- Momentous, a premium sports nutrition company known for its line of NSF-certified protein powders and supplements, has partnered with Steeplechase World Champion and Olympic Medalist, Emma Coburn, 12-time All American Marathoner Emma Bates, and 2020 Olympic Marathon Qualifier Molly Seidel. These 3 leading female runners...

December 21, 2020

iFit Celebrates the Holiday Season with Festive Workouts and a Santa-Themed 5K

(LOGAN, Utah, December 21, 2020)—iFit, the patented, interactive, connected fitness platform, celebrates this holiday season with a collection of festive workouts. iFit members can embrace this joyous time of year with a cycling series in snowy Alaska, a walking and jogging tour of Germany during the holidays, and a Santa-themed...

December 20, 2020

Writer and adventurer Roy Wallack dies after mountain biking accident

Wallack, a longtime contributor focusing on fitness and the outdoors to the Los Angeles Times, was an avid hiker, runner and cyclist who completed extreme challenges. Wallack was biking with friends on the Guadalasca Trail, when he crashed while riding down a steep trail and hit his head on a...

December 19, 2020

Yahoo Finance Digital sales and China emerged as the twin pillars lifting Nike’s Q2 earnings

The sportswear giants’ Q2 revenue came in at $11.2 billion vs. $10.55 billion expected and $10.33 billion year over year. Earnings per share came in at 78 cents vs. 62 cents expected and 70 cents year over year. Digital sales and China emerged as the twin pillars lifting Nike’s Q2...

December 18, 2020

DUI charges filed against box truck driver who killed five cyclists

The Clark County District Attorney’s office filed a criminal complaint against Jordan Barson for operating a vehicle with methamphetamine in his system when he drove off the road and onto the shoulder where he struck five cyclists, and resulting in substantial bodily harm to one other. VeloNews

December 18, 2020

Grandma’s Marathon Voted to BibRave’s All-Decade List

(DULUTH, MINN.) - Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth, Inc. has been included on the “Top 20 Marathons of the Decade” list, as voted on by participants and published by popular running website BibRave. Already named by BibRave voters as one of the top five marathons in the country in 2018, Grandma’s Marathon this...

December 18, 2020

Dick’s SG Partners For Same-Day Delivery

Dick’s Sporting Good and Instacart announced that the companies have partnered to launch same-day delivery from more than 150 stores to provide another safe and convenient shopping option for its customers during the holidays and beyond. Stores impacted include Dick’s locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York,...

December 18, 2020

Launch of BRÈINFÚEL Ignites Functional Beverage Category with High-Performance Nootropic Beverage

Chicago, IL (December 18, 2020) – Officially launched and available for purchase online, BRÈINFÚEL (Breinfuel) evolves from coffees, energy drinks, and nootropics to help the brain respond with focus, alertness, and productivity. Developed by Dr. Gerald Horn, a Lasik surgeon with a background in pharmaceutical science and disruptive drug development,...

December 18, 2020

USA Triathlon Foundation Names 2021 Ambassador Team Powered by Newton Running

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— The roster for the 2021 USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador Team Powered by Newton Running was announced today, featuring 46 age group ambassadors and three U.S. elite athlete captains. Team members will raise awareness for the mission of the USA Triathlon Foundation and encourage triathlon participation in their...