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February 12, 2020
The Great Fitness Scam
The U.S. spends, by far, the most money of any developed nation on health care per person but ranks toward the bottom (if not last) on common measures of actual health, such as chronic disease, life expectancy, infant mortality, disability, and drug-related deaths. Outside discusses the discrepancy.
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February 12, 2020
Spartan officially acquires Tough Mudder UK
As has been reported in recent weeks, Spartan has been acquiring the UK properties of Tough Mudder. Today it became official and all events scheduled for 2020 will occur as planned. This includes a Tough Mudder City event taking place on April 17-18, and Europes’ Toughest Mudder, which is 12 hour overnight event on June...
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February 12, 2020
Mizuno’s Sales Slide In Nine Months
Mizuno Corp. reported revenues in the nine months ended December 31 declined 3.9 percent. Revenues reached ¥122.7 billion ($1.12 bn). In the Americas region, sales grew 8.6 percent to ¥15.2 billion ($138 mm) from ¥14.0 billion. Mizuno said sales in golf and running were strong in the Americas. Read more on SGB...
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February 12, 2020
‘McDreamy’ to be honorary captain of US Olympic cycling team
Patrick Dempsey will serve as the honorary captain for the U.S. cycling team at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, part of a unique working relationship between USA Cycling and the actor best known for his role on the TV show “Grey's Anatomy.” Read more about why USA Cycling reached out to...
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February 12, 2020
2021 Life Time Miami Marathon Early Bird Registration Now Open
MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2020 – On the heels of its first sellout weekend in more than ten years, Life Time has announced confirmed dates and an exclusive window of registration for the 2021 Life Time Miami Marathon presented by cbdMD and popular Tropical 5K. The 2021 Life Time Tropical 5K...
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February 12, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Series returns to the sunshine state: Inaugural Rock ‘N’ Roll Clearwater Half Marathon to debut in October 2020
Clearwater, Florida joins the 2020 calendar as the newest Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series event; First Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series event in Florida since 2013 TAMPA / CLEARWATER, Fla. (February 12, 2020) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series®, a part of The IRONMAN Group headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is...
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February 12, 2020
The 2020 Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge Triathlon announces course details with a major portion of the bike course set to take place on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Swim to take place in Carvins Cove Reservoir; bike portion from Roanoke County to Botetourt County and along the Blue Ridge Parkway into the Town of Vinton ending in Roanoke City and run portion along the Roanoke River Greenway ROANOKE, Va. (February 12, 2020) – The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda...
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February 12, 2020
ROUVY Launches Online Group Rides With TORTOUR
Switzerland / Czech Republic, February 12, 2019 - ROUVY and TORTOUR ultra-cycling marathon race are launching a series of online events. The partnership sets a new standard of preparation for the race event, making the most of the racecourses available for reconnaissance pre-rides virtually before the actual races take place....
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February 12, 2020
Power+ App from RevoRace Now Available in the App Store
RevoRace (www.revorace.com), a provider of virtual race platforms designed for fundraising and promotions, has announced the release of the company's new Power+ iOS app. Power+ is an app that turns Bluetooth power meter data from indoor cycling rides into exportable GPX course files based on user-uploaded or preset course files and maps....
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February 12, 2020
DMSE Sports Names Matthew West as Chief Executive Officer
Boston (February 12, 2020) – DMSE Sports, an event management company for the road race and charity walk industries, has named Matthew West, long-time senior vice president of operations, as chief executive officer. With more than 15 years in mass participatory event management, first as a senior event manager and...