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May 18, 2020
The Fourth Edition of The Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Series Eclipses 20,000 Participants from Across the Globe
TAMPA, Fla. (May 18, 2020) – The global community of walkers and runners came together for the fourth straight weekend setting a new benchmark high with over 20,000 people registered spanning from 94 nations and 47 states stepping up to the virtual start line for Rock ‘n’ Roll VR4, the...
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May 18, 2020
On a lighter note: Take it easy with the Slow Mile Challenge
American runner David Melly has introduced the Slow Mile Challenge—a virtual challenge where the slowest runner wins. Read more on Canadian Running.
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May 18, 2020
What the future of fast marathons looks like
Physiologists from around the world share their pet theories and crazy ideas on what it will take to break records. Read more on Outside.
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May 18, 2020
Thinking of buying a bike? Get ready for a very long wait.
The United States is facing a shortage of bicycles as anxiety over public transportation and desire to exercise has sent the demand surging. Read more in New York Times.
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May 18, 2020
NordicTrack Treadmill Makes History With Ultra-Marathoner Zach Bitter’s New 100-Mile World Record
(LOGAN, Utah) — NordicTrack powered by iFit, the leader in at-home connected fitness equipment, contributed to running history with elite runner Zach Bitter, who set a new world record for 100 miles on a treadmill, with a time of 12:09:15. Bitter’s average pace was roughly 7:12 per mile, and he ran...
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May 18, 2020
Cycling sales surge in first quarter
Cycling sales increased 31 percent to $1.3 billion in the first quarter of the year, according to NPD. Find out what types of bikes made the biggest jump in sales on SGBMedia.
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May 18, 2020
USA Triathlon Partners with Talkspace to Offer Online Mental Health Therapy for U.S. National Team Athletes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced a partnership with Talkspace, the nation’s leading online therapy provider, to provide counseling services to U.S. National Team and Toyota U.S. Paratriathlon National Team athletes. Talkspace is 100 percent online and mobile, making its services accessible at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and...
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May 18, 2020
Nuun Hydration Debuts New 3-Part Performance Supplement System, The Podium Series
SEATTLE May 18, 2020 – Today the functional hydration company, Nuun, launches their newest product suite, The Podium Series. Designed for high effort and high-performance exercise, The Podium Series consists of three formulas: Nuun Prime, Nuun Endurance and Nuun Recover. Each of these is intended to meet the specific physiological...
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May 17, 2020
Nikki Bartlett (GBR) And Ben Kanute (USA) Put in Top Performances During Mixed Pursuit Format of IRONMAN VR7 Pro Challenge Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (May 17, 2020) – The seventh edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw eight leading professional triathletes battle it out over the course of two days. For the first time the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenged featured two professional women and two professional men racing on the same...
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May 17, 2020
Honey Stinger Elevates Fueling for Athletes with New PLUS+ Performance Chews
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (May 15, 2020) — Honey Stinger, the honey-focused sports nutrition brand, today introduces PLUS+ Performance Chews, a product line designed to help athletes optimize performance across their most demanding efforts. Specially formulated with caffeine and electrolytes, the new PLUS+ Performance Chews – an addition to the brand’s...
