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October 2, 2020
Finding Fellowship in 2020: USMES Virtual Army Ten-Miler Team
US Military Endurance Sports (USMES) Boulder, CO – Oct 2, 2020 – In January, triathlete and Army physician Lisa Hesse was deployed to respond to the COVID pandemic, serving as a medical epidemiologist for the CDC. “Prior to this I was a preventive medicine doctor, but I was transferred to...
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October 2, 2020
2020 IRONMAN VR World Championship Celebration Kicks off Sunday, October 4 with Week-Long Programming through the IRONMAN Now Facebook Watch Page
TAMPA, Fla. – Following the five-week-long IRONMAN® VR Kona® Series hosted on the IRONMAN® Virtual Club platform, IRONMAN will commemorate the magic of its pinnacle event, the IRONMAN World Championship®, with a week-long celebration that includes the first-ever offering of a virtual full-distance IRONMAN triathlon with IRONMAN VR27 Kona. The...
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October 2, 2020
LEOMO Launches Remote Bike-Fitting Service for Cyclists and Triathletes
Boulder, CO — LEOMO Inc. has launched the world’s first technology-enhanced remote bike-fitting service in Japan using TYPE-S Sensor Kit Pro. Utilizing LEOMO’s revolutionary portable motion analysis technology and LEOMO’s expertise in cycling form data, the new service allows all levels of cyclists and triathletes to fine-tune their position and...
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October 2, 2020
Sports Backers announce new ‘7 Marathons 7 Continents’ virtual running event to launch on November 7
RICHMOND, VA – Fresh off of providing opportunities for participants to virtually conquer the United States and Europe in running events, Sports Backers is now going trans-continental with their newest event, ‘7 Marathons 7 Continents,’ which launches on November 7 and ends on January 31, 2021. During the event, individuals...
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October 1, 2020
Can Neck Gaiters Really Be Just as Effective as Masks?
Researchers from the University of Georgia found that single-layer gaiters provided a 77% average reduction in respiratory droplets versus no face covering at all. Two-layer masks just edged them out at 81%. However, multi-layer gaiters were the big winners with a 96% reduction. Read more on Gear Patrol.
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October 1, 2020
Runners Should Trust Thirst, New Study Says
Not only does your brain sense when you’re dehydrated, it monitors what you drink and eat and adjusts your thirst immediately. Runners should pay attention. Read more on Podium Runner.
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October 1, 2020
2021 Spartan Trail US Season calendar released
BOSTON (October 1, 2020) – Spartan Trail continues its ascent into the North American trail running scene with 26 events for the 2021 Season in the US and Canada. Starting with new locations, events, and formats that aim to attract everyone from new runners to experienced trail runners. From 10k...
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October 1, 2020
USA Triathlon to Host Power Within Virtual Tri Across America Presented by Toyota from Oct. 15-Nov. 29
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today opened registration for the Power Within Virtual Tri Across America presented by Toyota, a six-week team challenge that encourages athletes to share their love of the outdoors while collectively swimming 7 miles, biking 2,400 miles and running 905 miles between Oct. 15-Nov. 29....
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October 1, 2020
Gerber Partners with Team Rubicon to Raise Funds for Wildfire Relief
Portland, Ore. (Oct. 1, 2020) – Gerber Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of knives and multi-tools continues its partnership with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide disaster relief for underserved communities, to raise funds in an effort to support relief for the Pacific Northwest’s wildfires....
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October 1, 2020
Brompton Bicycle Selects OutsidePR as Agency of Record
NEW YORK (Oct. 1, 2020)– Brompton Bicycle, the London-based manufacturer of the iconic Brompton folding bike, has selected OutsidePR as its public relations agency of record. OutsidePR will manage Brompton's public relations and communications strategy in North America—targeting cycling, outdoor and consumer lifestyle mediawith a focus on the brand's deeply-rooted...
