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December 29, 2020
AdventureCORPS announces Badwater 267 VR
Death Valley, CA - In 2021, AdventureCORPS® - organizers of the world-famous Badwater® ultramarathon running races in Death Valley, across the USA, and beyond – will host a new event called Badwater® 267 VR on January 1 through 31, 2021. Unlike other Badwater races held in remote locations and generally limited to a...
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December 29, 2020
The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox Announces Partnership with The Warner Group
Colorado Springs, Colorado—Sports Strategies announces a partnership between The Warner Group, and Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox. The Warner Group, a team of licensed real estate agents led by Sean Warner, serving the El Paso County area has joined as a Founding Sponsor of the 4-day mountain bike challenge...
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December 28, 2020
Runner at The Marathon Project tests positive for COVID-19
The race organizers of The Marathon Project put several COVID-19 testing protocols in place to keep athletes and support personnel safe. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of race officials, one athlete tested positive for the novel coronavirus after the race. Canadian Running
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December 28, 2020
Adidas Plans to Make 17 Million Pairs of Shoes With Recycled Plastic Waste in 2021 — Here Are Its Other Sustainability Goals
The German athletic powerhouse stated that more than 60% of its products will be made with sustainable materials in 2021, marking the next step in Adidas’ mission to end plastic waste. It will also produce 17 million pairs of shoes with recycled plastic waste from beaches and coastal regions. Footwear...
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December 28, 2020
Echelon Fitness Raises $65 Million
The financing is led by Goldman Sachs Growth, along with participation from existing investor, North Castle Partners. Echelon produces over 30 live classes daily and offers a library of nearly 5,000 on-demand, led by its team of trainers. SGB Media
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December 28, 2020
ReSport offers $350 Special for 2021 Virtual Events
Realtime Experience Sport (ReSport), a platform for advanced virtual races and challenges, mapping, registration, results, and race tracking systems, announces a year-end special for organizations that would like to hold a virtual event in 2021. All orders placed before January 15 cost $350 for events up to 1,000 participants, with...
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December 27, 2020
Yes, Walking Is Sometimes Faster than Running Uphill
Top trail runners mix running and walking on steep terrain, but even scientists aren’t sure how to choose which is better. Outside
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December 27, 2020
Covid-19: Concerns over ‘insane’ mass start at Cornwall half-marathon
The Indian Queens Half Marathon held on Sunday in Cornwall did not feature a staggered start as recommended by Covid-19 safety advice. Although promised, apparently, the staggered start did not happen when an insane mass start of around 250 runners congregated for the half-marathon. BBC News
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December 26, 2020
The US wasn’t equipped for 2020’s cycling boom. Its failures stem from a century of leaving bikes behind.
When COVID-19 hit last spring, transportation departments began designating temporary bike lanes to accommodate a pandemic-era surge in cycling. Although the pandemic highlighted some cities' ability to innovate, it also forced the US' longstanding lack of good biking infrastructure into the spotlight. yahoo!news
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December 23, 2020
Dawna Stone Named CEO of Running USA
(Dec. 23, 2020) – Running USA, the leading trade association for the running industry, announced today that Dawna Stone has been hired as the organization’s fourth CEO in its 22-year history. Stone is a mom of two, the author of ten books, a certified health coach, motivational speaker and successful...
