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June 30, 2021
Big Sur Marathon Foundation Taps Blistering Pace Race Management as Organization Reboots
CARMEL, CA. – As the running industry eagerly returns to in-person racing, the Big Sur Marathon Foundation (BSMF) is excited to announce their expanded partnership with Napa-based Blistering Pace Race Management (BPRM). On October 1, 2020, the Big Sur Marathon Foundation suspended most business operations in order to preserve resources...
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June 30, 2021
Twin Cities In Motion partners with MarathonFoto to capture athletes’ images at Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend as their official race photography provider.
Twin Cities In Motion is ready to move forward with Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend this fall and when they do, they will partner with MarathonFoto as their official race photographer. MarathonFoto will provide participants in Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, which takes place October 2nd and 3rd, with a selection...
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June 29, 2021
He Felt Like Running: 100 Days, 100 Ironman-Length Triathlons
James Lawrence completed 100 Ironman-distance races in 100 days. He brought a whole community — and a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny — along with him. NYT
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June 29, 2021
A New Study Suggests Employee Wellness Programs Are Pretty Much Useless
Employee wellness programs neither make workers healthier nor save companies money, says new research out of Harvard and the University of Chicago. Inc.
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June 29, 2021
UltrAspire Elite Kyle Pietari Secures a 6th Place Western States Finish
St. George, Utah. Anticipation to toe the line was at an all time high for Western States after a year of almost no racing for the trail running community. Kyle, who has 4 consecutive top 10 WSER finishes under his belt, is looking to make this year his 5th. In spectacular...
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June 29, 2021
Saucony® Launches The All-New XODUS 11
WALTHAM, MA (June 29, 2021) – As trail running continues its growth trajectory, so too is the mileage that trail runners are racking up in the rough stuff. For long-haul runs, off-road adventurers need a shoe that’s built to go the distance. Today, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony introduces...
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June 29, 2021
UCI president blames Tour de France crashes ‘above all’ on riders and tension in peloton
UCI president David Lappartient has denied that the design of the course on stage 3 of the Tour de France had anything to do with the numerous crashes that shook up the peloton and left a large number of riders injured. Cycling News
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June 29, 2021
Gympass Emerges Stronger Out Of The Pandemic, Doubles Valuation To $2.2B
The company announced Tuesday that it has closed on a $220 million round, at more than double its last valuation of $1 billion in June 2019. The corporate wellness platform is now valued at $2.2 billion with SoftBank, General Atlantic, Moore Strategic Ventures, Kaszek and Valor Capital Group investing in this funding round. TechCrunch
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June 29, 2021
Marmot Celebrates Its Partnership with The Venture Out Project
Rohnert Park, Calif. — Jun 29, 2021— This month Marmot announced a continuation, expansion, and appreciation of its partnership with The Venture Out Project, a 501c3 non-profit that leads outdoor trips and courses for LGBTQ+ people to experience the outdoors and providing education and support that helps schools and organizations...
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June 29, 2021
Galen Rupp and Sara Hall Headline 43rd Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp and America’s second fastest female marathon runner ever, Sara Hall, will be at the helm of this year’s elite field, a year that marks a global comeback for the road racing industry. Rupp stands...
