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January 14, 2021
P3R Awards $10,000 in Grants to Pittsburgh Fitness Studios as Part of the MOVE Local Series
PITTSBURGH (January 14, 2021) – This past weekend, P3R kicked off its brand new 10-week MOVE Local Series, partnering with 10 local fitness studios to bring free cross-training workouts to the running community. The series kicked off with a virtual workout class taught by Pure Barre Fox Chapel that was...
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January 14, 2021
Saucony Runs with Backbone Media
WALTHAM, MASS. (Jan. 13, 2021)– Saucony, the global running lifestyle brand, has teamed up with Backbone Media to run point on its public relations efforts. As Saucony’s PR agency of record, Backbone will help bolster the brand’s storytelling and drive awareness for Saucony’s performance footwear, versatile apparel and “Run for...
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January 14, 2021
OutsidePR Adds Emily Banks to Strengthen Account Teams
SAUSALITO, Calif. (January 14, 2021)– OutsidePR, an integrated marketing agency for outdoor and active lifestyle brands, appoints Emily Banks to the position of Account Director. Banks joined the California-based agency on January 11th and will contribute leadership to the account teams working with HOKA ONE ONE, Tracksmith, CamelBak and Injinji....
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January 14, 2021
Join the inaugural Abbott World Marathon Majors Global Marathon
Join runners from around the world in a virtual setting, open to all ages (18+) and abilities. Runners aged 40+ can qualify for 2022 Age Group World Championships Live leaderboard for all finishers to measure performance against global marathon community The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) Global Marathon opened for registration...
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January 14, 2021
Colorado Classic plans a return to racing in 2022, cancels 2021 event
Denver, Colo. (January 14, 2021)— The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation, America’s premier women’s only racing event, today announced its plans to return to racing in 2022 and not hold an event in 2021. Following an overwhelming success in its debut as a women’s standalone event in 2019, racing worldwide...
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January 14, 2021
Leslie Jordan, Inc ‘Warms Up’ 2021 with New Fleece-Bottom Gaiters
Portland, OR – Jan. 14 , 2021 - Leslie Jordan Inc, the brand that race directors count on, is adding a NEW Fleece-Bottom Gaiter to their line of face coverings. In 2020 they added reusable branded cloth masks to their product line. For 2021 they are adding fleece to the...
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January 14, 2021
ChronoTrack launches industry podcast for Race Directors and Timers
ChronoTrack has just released “The Chrono Show”, an endurance industry podcast for Event Producers, Race Directors, Timers, and a variety of industry insiders...the people that make endurance sports competitions possible for all of us to enjoy. The show focuses on the history of this industry, the individuals that created it,...
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January 14, 2021
2021 Jack’s Generic Triathlon Opens Registration
AUSTIN, Texas, January 14, 2021 -- Registration is open for 2021 Jack’s Generic Triathlon, also known as JGT. It’s one of the longest-standing triathlons in Central Texas and will celebrate its 18th anniversary at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park in northeast Austin. JGT is produced by High Five Events and...
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January 13, 2021
Big 5 Q4 Comparable Sales Jump 10.5%
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported sales results for the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and full year ended January 3, 2021. Net sales were $290.5 million compared to net sales of $244.1 million for the 13-week fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Same store sales increased 10.5% for the fourth quarter...
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January 13, 2021
The science behind the runner’s high
Recent research suggests endorphins may not be behind the mood-boosting effects of running. Canadian Running