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July 1, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Now Streaming Vietnam Cycling Series
(LOGAN, Utah) — iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness technology, is now streaming its advanced, 15-part Vietnam Global Workout cycling series. iFit subscribers can virtually cycle through the country’s quaint towns, beautiful beaches and countryside while embarking on a challenging and information-filled workout. For those riding on iFit-enabled cycles such...
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July 1, 2020
ROUVY Releases new IRONMAN 70.3 Kona Course utilizing 90K of the legendary IRONMAN World Championship Bike Course
July 1, 2020– ROUVY in cooperation with IRONMAN proudly releases the IRONMAN®70.3® Kona course on the legendary IRONMAN® World Championship Course. The first 90km of the renowned iconic bike course is now officially available for augmented training and racing! This route, situated on the rugged tropical island of Hawai`i, is designed to...
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July 1, 2020
2016 U.S. Olympian Jared Ward and 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Qualifier Jake Riley to face-off in Virtual 5k Challenge presented by KT Tape
American Fork, Utah. – KT Tape, the leader in drug-free pain relief products, in conjunction with T.E.A.M Boulder, announced today that they will be sponsoring a virtual 5k challenge between 2016 Olympian Jared Ward (Saucony/Provo, Utah) and 2020 Olympic Marathon Qualifier Jake Riley (On/Boulder, Colo.). Ward and Riley will square...
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July 1, 2020
The BibRave 100 is Back!
Portland, OR – BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently opened nominations for the 4th edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. In light of all the cancellations related to the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 list will be “A Decade...
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July 1, 2020
Central Texas Food Bank Named Beneficiary of 2021 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, July 1, 2020 - 3M Foundation selects the Central Texas Food Bank as the beneficiary of the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. This grant will allow the Central Texas Food Bank to continue its mission of nourishing hungry people and leading the community in the...
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July 1, 2020
Inaugural Race to Equality races to Equality for All
Portland, OR The Inaugural Race to Equality – 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Walk/Run is a virtual event with a mission to do something tangible, positive and impactful. Although walkers and runners won’t be together physically, they will be together in spirit as they raise awareness for racial inequality and raise funds...
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June 30, 2020
Garmin acquires Firstbeat Analytics
Wearable and GPS application company Garmin is acquiring Firstbeat Analytics, a business that analyzes heartbeat data from consumer devices in the health, wellness, fitness and performance markets. They are planning to integrate Firstbeat's data and analytics capabilities into its range of fitness trackers. Read more on ZDNet.
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June 30, 2020
Gym owners unite to file lawsuit against New York State
Not equal under the law – this is the argument CrossFit athlete Charlie Cassara and a collective of 3,000 gyms across New York claim - that the state allegedly did not allow fitness organizations to prove they could reopen. Cassara and the NY gyms will file a collective class action lawsuit against...
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June 30, 2020
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against IRONMAN Over Lack Of Refunds
A suit filed at the end of May against IRONMAN and the World Triathlon Corporation alleges the company and its subsidiary, Competitor Group, owe athletes refunds for events canceled or postponed due to COVID-19. Read more on triathlete.
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June 30, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Three Divisions from Active Interest Media and Completes Its Series A Financing
Boulder, Colorado, USA — June 30, 2020 — Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the leading endurance sports media platform, today announced the acquisition of the Healthy Living, Fitness, and Outdoor divisions of Active Interest Media (AIM), one of the world’s largest enthusiast media companies. The acquisition by POM coincides with the...
