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September 17, 2020
New Salomon TV Film Tells Rich Story of American Culture Through Rickey Gates’s Cross-Country Run
OGDEN, Utah (Sept. 17, 2020) – Today, Salomon announces the release of TransAmericana, a feature-length film that follows ultrarunner Rickey Gates on his 2017 journey to run across the Continental United States. Available online and at select live events in September, TransAmericana documents Gates on his 3,700-mile journey from South...
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September 17, 2020
AI-powered weight training startup Tonal raises $110 million amid home workout boom
AI gym equipment startup Tonal nabbed a $110 million round from new and existing investors. Tonal’s $2,995 equipment, which attaches to any wall with two studs, lets bodybuilders lift up to 200 pounds in one-pound increments. Adjustable arms and 17 different sensors support over 170 leg, arm, shoulder, back, core, and chest workouts....
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September 17, 2020
Former track and field boss gets two years in prison
Former track federation president Lamine Diack was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison for corruption during his nearly 16-year tenure at the IAAF, most notably a scheme that allowed Russian athletes who paid millions in hush money to keep competing when they should have been suspended for doping. Read more on...
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September 17, 2020
Event Southwest Ramps Up Fulfillment Services to Support Virtual Events
Dallas, Texas - Event Southwest, a Dallas- and Austin-based event production, timing and fulfillment company has bolstered existing operations to continue to serve the growing packet mailing demand of the country’s events. Event Southwest’s vetted and professional team has been providing fulfillment services for events since 2000and thoroughly understands the...
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September 17, 2020
Merrell and Honey Stinger Keep Runners Buzzing with New Trail Shoe Collaboration
ROCKFORD, Mich. and STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 17, 2020) —Merrell, the outdoor performance brand, and Honey Stinger, the honey-powered sports nutrition brand, have teamed up to create a buzzworthy new limited-edition trail running shoe. Drawing inspiration from Honey Stinger’s extensive lineup of delicious nutrition products featuring honey, the cobranded Merrell Agility...
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September 17, 2020
P3R Launches First-Ever Explore Your Parks Adventure in Partnership with Allegheny County Parks to Promote Corporate Wellness
PITTSBURGH, PA (September 17, 2020) – P3R, Allegheny County Parks and Allegheny County Parks Foundation team up to offer the first-ever Explore Your Parks Adventure to promote corporate wellness within the FedEx Corporate Challenge community. During the month of October, FedEx Corporate Challenge runners are encouraged to complete a 3-mile...
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September 17, 2020
Rock ‘n’ Road Trip head east for Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Philadelphia, offering participants a virtual tour of the city of brotherly love with half marathon, 7.6K, 5K and Remix Challenge options
TAMPA, Fla. / PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – After another fun fueled virtual weekend that saw 10,000 participants hit the virtual star-studded boulevards of Los Angeles, California, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip Tour Bus will head back east to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in place of the recently retired classic on the Rock ‘n’...
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September 17, 2020
Voting now open in RaceRaves “Best Racing Cities in the U.S.” poll
Los Angeles, CA (September 17, 2020) — RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and reviews community for runners and endurance athletes, has launched a nationwide poll to showcase the best racing cities in the United States. Created in part to rekindle enthusiasm within the embattled endurance sports industry, the timely...
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September 17, 2020
Beirut Marathon Association to Host Virtual 5k to Bring Light to the City After Recent Tragedy
To support and bring relief to the people of Beirut, who are continuing to struggle after a tragic explosion in August, the Beirut Marathon Association will be hosting a global virtual 5k called Embrace Beirut. All of the proceeds collected from the virtual event will be donated to the Lebanese...
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September 16, 2020
Zwift Raises $450 Million Investment; Series C Round Led by KKR
Zwift, the global online fitness platform for cyclists and runners, today announced a $450 million minority investment led by leading global investment firm KKR, accompanied by other new investors Permira, Specialized Bicycle Components’ venture capital fund, Zone 5 Ventures and the Amazon Alexa Fund and existing investors including True, Highland...
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