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May 8, 2020
Top Triathlete Dr Hannah Wells Embraces Wearable Recovery with Myovolt
Since turning professional last year, Hannah Wells has taken the world of triathlon by storm, with four IRONMAN 70.3 wins to her name, as well as a stunning win in the ASB Auckland marathon. With the 2020 competitive season curtailed by the COVID-19 lockdown, and much of her training moving...
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May 7, 2020
Why everyone hates runners right now
Check out the interesting editorial that puts it in perspective on Outside.
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May 7, 2020
Sporting goods, home fitness, and cycling sales surge in the U.S., reports The NPD Group
As U.S. consumers tackle ways to keep themselves and their families busy, active, and fit during this time of social distancing, sports and home fitness equipment as well as children’s and adult leisure bicycles have seen double- and triple-digit sales increases, according to retail sales data from The NPD Group. Read...
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May 7, 2020
Balega Partners with Marathon Sports to Support Food Banks in New England
DURHAM, N.C. — Balega International, a leading sock brand in the run specialty market, is partnering with New England-area run specialty retailer, Marathon Sports, to support essential workers in New England area food banks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Balega and Marathon Sports will donate and distribute a total of 1,000 pairs...
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May 7, 2020
USA Triathlon Launches Safe Return to Multisport Initiative
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced its Safe Return to Multisport initiative, a comprehensive and multi-pronged approach that will outline racing and training guidelines and recommendations for the multisport community to manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first two documents in the series, “USA Triathlon Safe Return...
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May 7, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Celebrates 2020 Heroes of Sport with Star-Studded Line-Up of Professional Athletes
Watch the re-cap video here SAN DIEGO, CA – On May 5, CAF hosted its first-ever virtual 2020 Heroes of Sport Celebration. Highlighting how challenged athlete grant recipients are powering through these challenging times, the live premiere featured surprise moments from professional athletes like Drew Brees, Andre Agassi, Bill Walton,...
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May 7, 2020
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Launch US Ambassador Program
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox are proud to announce the opening of the application process for the 2020 Ambassador program. Applications will be accepted for one week, from Thursday, May 7th until Friday, May 15th. Ambassadors will work with the RB Team to help inspire and motivate outdoor enthusiasts through...
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May 7, 2020
ReSport Launches Platform for British Rowing Challenges and Virtual Races
Realtime Experience Sport (ReSport), a platform for advanced mapping, registration, results, and race tracking systems, has partnered with British Rowing to develop a slate of virtual events to compensate for the cancellation of rowing races due to the COVID-19 pandemic. First up, the 1 Minute Challenge kicks off Friday, May...
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May 7, 2020
“Stay Home” Virtual Races to Benefit Organizations Across the US During COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Utah – In a joint effort, Vacation Races, Virtual Running Club, Wander Project and the Public Lands Alliance announce the launch of individual and team fundraising options for the Stay Home Half Marathon and the Backyard Ultras, which allow participants to run distances between 5K and 100K in exchange...
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May 7, 2020
CAKE Wins the Fennia Prize for the Kalk OR Electric Motorcycle
(Stockholm, Sweden – May 7, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, today announced that it received the Fennia Prize for its high-performance, off-road electric motorbike, the Kalk OR. The Fennia Prize is granted every two years by the Design Forum Finland, Fennia Group, Elo, and the...
