August 15, 2024

Skeezy New Trend: Strava ‘Surrogates’ Are Making Money by Logging Runs for Other People

An Indonesian teenager has found a lucrative way to do just that by, well, running for other people. Wahyu Wicaksono, 17, has become what’s known in the country as a “Strava jockey,” logging running achievements for others on the app for a fee. “I am active on X and it...

August 15, 2024

Parlee’s Reboot Leads to Dealer Growth & Improved Inventory Management

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Parlee’s all-new Taos gravel bike may have arrived at Eurobike a day late, but a strong finish at the global tradeshow has them poised for both domestic and international growth. The brand was acquired by new owner and CEO John Harrison in October 2023 and quickly set...

August 15, 2024

California family saves runner from bear attack

In Long Barn, Calif., a young man’s regular evening training run turned into a life-threatening bear chase, and a nearby family was forced to step in. Out on a regular run, the man encountered a black bear cub, triggering an angry pursuit by the mother bear. The runner, desperate and injured,...

August 15, 2024

What a New Study Tells Us About Heart Health for Aging Triathletes

In a world where triathletes, especially long-course triathletes, instinctively know many hours of training are required to race a five, six, or even 15-hour event, when it comes to heart health, scientists are learning that there is a tipping point for hours trained at high intensity—after which the heart benefits...

August 15, 2024

Greate Waitz’s AKTIV Against Cancer Honors Tennis Legend James Blake and Team Casper Ruud at 2024 Benefit

New York, August 15, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – AKTIV Against Cancer, the organization co-founded by legendary runner Grete Waitz and Helle Aanesen, announced today that veteran tennis star, entrepreneur and philanthropist James Blake will be this year’s honoree at the tenth annual awards dinner, which will take place on August 22...

August 15, 2024

Beyond The Breakers Unveils Inaugural Open Water Swim Conference: Inspiring and Innovating in Open Water Swimming

Waltham, MA, August 15, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Endurance Swimming, LLC, a leading force in the world of open water swimming, proudly announces its inaugural Beyond The Breakers Open Water Swim Conference, set to captivate and inspire enthusiasts of all levels. This premier event will be held on November 9-10, 2024, at...

August 15, 2024

Running USA Unveils New Industry Insights Report: Top 100 5Ks, 10Ks, Half Marathons, and Marathons for the First Half of 2024

August 15, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –Running USA, the nonprofit trade organization for the running industry, announces the release of a new timely Industry Insights report, which covers the largest standalone races and multi-event weekends, 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and marathons for the first half of 2024. This report provides a look...

August 15, 2024

US Trail Running Conference RD Master Class Webinar Encourages Attendance at 2024 Conference

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Why you need to be at this year’s US Trail Running Conference was the subject for the seventh webinar in the nine-webinar RD Master Class series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, and was live on Tuesday, July 23. The webinar series...

August 15, 2024

2024 XTERRA Germany Preview: Zittau In the Zone

ZITTAU, GERMANY /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - XTERRA Germany returns to Zittau Mountains Nature Park for the 18th stop on the 2024 XTERRA EMEA Tour, drawing nearly a thousand participants to one of Europe’s most challenging cross-triathlons. Set in the southeastern border triangle of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, the Full...

August 15, 2024

Fleet Feet Named To 2024 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

CARRBORO, N.C. (Aug. 15, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Fleet Feet announced today that it has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list ranks companies based on three years of annual revenue growth and is considered America's entrepreneurial benchmark. Fleet Feet...