July 14, 2021

Aquasphere Partners with Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon™

SAN FRANCISCO (July 14, 2021) – IMG, a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, has signed Aquasphere as the official goggle, wetsuit and swim cap sponsor for the 40th Anniversary Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, taking place August 14-15, in San Francisco. Aquasphere, the premier swimming and triathlon equipment...

July 14, 2021

bRUNchatarians Rejoice at the Introduction of The bRUNch Olympics

DENVER -  July 14, 2021-  bRUNch Running, a Denver-based running community, launches The bRUNch Olympics, a 2-week challenge filled with daily track events or cooking competitions. From July 23 - August 8, bRUNchatarians across the United States will compete in individual and team events to see what they are made...

July 14, 2021

L’tape by Tour de France lands in Edmonton Alberta Canada

Edmonton is set to bring another world class sporting event to town in August 2022. In collaboration with MB Events and Amaury Sport Organization (A.S.O), Edmonton will host L’Étape Canada by Tour de France on August 14, 2022. L’Étape by Tour de France brings authentic Tour de France-style amateur races...

July 14, 2021

J&A Racing and haku Extend Partnership To Continue Driving Exceptional Participant Experiences Through Innovation

In continuation of their longstanding and successful partnership, J&A Racing and haku, an unparalleled technology partner, have announced the extension of their strategic partnership through a multi-year agreement. The partnership extension empowers J&A Racing to continue providing their extensive community with the most superior experiences, while enabling them to move...

July 14, 2021

GFNY Peru decided in sprint after 128 km high-altitude racing around Cusco

Andre Gonzales (Peru) took the win in a close 2-man chase with Alonzo Gamero at GFNY Peru in the Andean mountains this past Sunday. After having raced almost 100 km in an extremely high-altitude setting with start and finish in Cusco, the race was to be decided only after riders...

July 13, 2021

Barebells Introduces Plant-Based Spin on Bestselling Protein Bars

LOS ANGELES – Barebells – the revolutionary, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – announced today the launch of two plant-based protein bar flavors, available in Salty Peanut and Hazelnut Nougat. The nutty protein-packed treats will be available at barebells.com. “We are so excited to introduce a plant-based spin...

July 13, 2021

ACSM / Anthem American Fitness Index to Reveal 2021 Fittest Cities

The American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation published its annual American Fitness Index ranking the nation’s 100 most populous cities by 34 variables of personal health behaviors, outcomes and community indicators such as air quality and walkability. Find out how your city rated here.

July 13, 2021

Marathons Are Back: Why Races Are Key for Brands Looking to Extend the COVID-19 Running Boom

With COVID-19 forcing people to find ways outside of the gym to stay fit, leading running brands have forged bonds with new runners and strengthened relationships with the experienced. As the world opens back up, the key to securing them all for the long haul might be in races. Footwear...

July 13, 2021

What will happen to athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), along with the respective International Federations, has developed the Tokyo 2020 Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) to determine how any confirmed COVID-19 cases will be handled at the Games. Can you guess what they will do? Canadian Running Mag

July 13, 2021

As Virus Cases Speed Up, Seoul Tells Gym Users to Slow Down

Treadmills can go no faster than a brisk walk, and songs must fall below 120 beats per minute, under new regulations that confused some exercisers in South Korea. “It seems weird to me,” one said. NYT