August 31, 2021

At least six female Afghan cyclists reach Italy, professional cyclists group announces

The Italian Professional Cyclists Association has announced that six female Afgan cyclists, along with a male athlete and some family members, arrived in Rome on Italian Air Force plane on Aug. 27. American activist Shannon Galpin has been working to help female Afghan cyclists get out of the country. She told...

August 31, 2021

The Land of Endurance Beckons: Next Phase of The IRONMAN Virtual Club Launches With 2021 IRONMAN VR Land of Endurance; IRONMAN Virtual Club Now Compatible with Wheelchair Racing and Handcycling Activities

TAMPA, Fla. (August 31, 2021) – As many of the world’s best athletes prepare to compete in the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission, the IRONMAN Virtual Club™ (VC™) has launched the perfect complement and next evolution of virtual racing with the 2021 IRONMAN...

August 31, 2021

Runners: gulp, don’t sip, your carbs on race day

New research shows that taking in larger amounts of carbohydrates less frequently is the better way to fuel during a race. Canadian Running t’s undeniable that carbohydrate intake during a long race improves performance, but exactly how much, what type and when you need it is less certain. Recently, researchers at Loughborough...

August 31, 2021

Event Insights: 6 Common Event-Day Issues for Endurance Events and How to Avoid Them

Races and endurance events are exciting. People train for months to compete in these events, and when race day finally arrives, they’re full of energy. As a planner, you’re probably experiencing just as much adrenaline. Finally, you’re ready for everything you’ve been putting together to finally bear fruit. What can...

August 31, 2021

Craft Sportswear becomes Official Athletic Footwear Partner of The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series

TAMPA, Fla. (August 31, 2021) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series and Craft Sportswear are excited to announce a new partnership making Craft Sportswear the Official Athletic Footwear Partner for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series. This partnership launches the co-branded Craft x Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series shoe...

August 31, 2021

The Greatest Prize in Marathon Running

August 31, 2021 - Dreams can come true. The Abbott Spotlight on Health 6km (3.7 miles) takes place this September and all those who successfully complete the race will be entered into a prize draw with one lucky winner getting to complete the six Abbott World Marathon Majors! Whether they’re still...

August 31, 2021

NURVV Debuts First-Ever Tech to Accurately Measure Running Power Using Smart Insoles

[LONDON — AUGUST 31, 2021] — NURVV, the pioneers of wearable technology and biomechanics designed to help runners of all levels run faster, further and reduce injury risk, today unveils a landmark development in running technology. Beginning now, every pair of NURVV Run smart insoles is capable of using its...

August 31, 2021

Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI) Race Introduces Two New Categories, Kicks off Ninth Year

KETCHUM, Idaho (August 31, 2021) - With a mission of people, purpose, and place, the gravel race founded by 7x World Champion Rebecca Rusch begins on Thursday, September 2, and continues through Sunday, September 5. The sold out event, featuring both a four-day stage race and a single-day race, introduces...

August 31, 2021

USA Men’s Goalball advances to Paralympic Games Semifinals with Thrilling Overtime Win

TOKYO, Japan (Aug. 31, 2021) – The USA Men’s Goalball Team advanced to the semifinal round of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with a thrilling come-from-behind victory against Ukraine in sudden-death overtime Thursday at Makuhari Messe Hall C. First-time Paralympian Calahan Young (Irwin, Pa.) fired the opening shot of the...

August 31, 2021

Incredible performance at tough GFNY Alpes Vaujany

NEW YORK CITY, August 31, 2021 -  Kenny Nijssen (Netherlands) topped the podium at GFNY Alpes Vaujany in the French Alps this past Sunday. With a course that included close to 4000 meters of climbing over 118 km over the legendary Col de la Croix de Fer and Col du...