September 30, 2021

Canadians Ryan Atkins and Emma Cook-Clarke Win Spartan’s North American Championship in North Lake Tahoe, CA

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA (September 28, 2021) – Spartan®, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, returned to the rugged mountains of Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) in North Lake Tahoe, CA — host of the 1960 Winter Olympics — for the 2021 Spartan North American Championship over the weekend....

September 30, 2021

Hybrid events with fused in-person and do-anywhere results

Sodisp is the only challenge platform available to support fused leaderboards, showing both official and self-timed results in the same leaderboard! Hybrid events are a mix of both in-person race results (which are typically timed using professional timing equipment) and do-anywhere self-timed results (either by GPS app/watch or manual entry)....

September 29, 2021

Study: women’s hearts respond differently to marathon training than men’s

A recent study looking at the differences between male and female marathoners found that women’s hearts actually respond differently than men’s after training for a marathon. Researchers found that women who have completed multiple marathons do not have reduced left ventricle function or aortic stiffness compared to male marathoners or female recreationally...

September 29, 2021

Amazon Makes Major Fitness Push

Amazon is making its move into personal fitness, launching a workout class platform and nutrition planning service tied to its Halo wearables. The new services were announced on Tuesday, along with a diverse lineup of new products, including its new wearable device, the Halo View. FOS

September 29, 2021

Why Exercise Is More Important Than Weight Loss for a Longer Life

For better health and a longer life span, exercise is more important than weight loss, especially if you are overweight or obese, according to an interesting new review of the relationships between fitness, weight, heart health and longevity. The study, which analyzed the results of hundreds of previous studies of weight loss...

September 29, 2021

Sena Releases New R2 and R2 Evo at Sea Otter 2021

IRVINE, Calif. (September 29, 2021) – Sena Technologies, Inc., the global leader in Bluetooth® communication solutions for the powersports and outdoor sports markets is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the new R2 and R2 EVO road cycling helmets. ALL NEW DESIGN, SAME AWARD-WINNING TECH The all new R2...

September 29, 2021

USA Triathlon to Host Second Annual National Athlete Recovery Day on Monday, Oct. 11

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced it will host the second annual National Athlete Recovery Day on Oct. 11, the would-be day after the postponed 2021 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The annual event, launched in 2020, encourages athletes to focus on the importance of rest and recovery and...

September 29, 2021

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Zwift Ride Series Begins this Friday

New York, NY - Zwift and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation have partnered for a weekend ride series taking place October 1-3, 2021. Riders will have the chance to ride with 4th place Tokyo Paralympic Triathlete Fran Brown and professional cyclist Cory Greenberg; both patients living with Crohn’s disease or...

September 29, 2021

The Fit Boxx Goes PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 100% of Profits from October Boxxes Go to Breastcancer.Org

(Portland, CT) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and famed fitness subscription brand, The Fit Boxx, is proud to announce that the profits from purchases of The October 2021 Fit Boxx will be donated to Breastcancer.org, the leading online resource for breast cancer and breast health information. Valued at...

September 29, 2021

Strong International Field Lines Up for Challenge Salou

It’s a battle of the nations this weekend at CHALLENGESALOU. A 40-strong pro field from 14 nations will line up on the shores of the Mediterranean alongside over 500 age group athletes to take on the sixth edition of the 113km Catalonian race. In the men’s field, will it be...