June 15, 2021

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Will Host 2021 USATF 10 Mile Championships Presented By Toyota

June 15, 2021, Washington, DC: In a joint statement today, the USATF Men’s and Women’s Long Distance Running Committees and the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Committee (CUCB) announced that the 2021 USATF 10 Mile Championships Presented by Toyota will be held in conjunction with the one-time-only fall running of...

June 15, 2021

Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host Its Celebration of Heart Gala at Home

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – June 15, 2021 – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will host A Celebration of Heart gala virtually on June 17. Hosted by Bay Area sportscasters Laura Britt and Therese Viñal, the extraordinary program will showcase the healing and transformational power of sports. This year’s unique evening will...

June 14, 2021

Bike Companies And Events Benefitting From Gravel Craze

According to data from The NPD Group, year-over-year sales of cyclocross/gravel bikes are up 96 percent through March 2021, with the category capturing 35 percent of the overall road bike category, second only to performance road bikes. Find out why on SGBMedia

June 14, 2021

One Time Rivals, Spartan and Tough Mudder Host Joint Obstacle Course Race Weekend in Central Florida

BOSTON, Mass. (June 15, 2021) – For the first time since Spartan’s acquisition of Tough Mudder, the brands will come together in a singular weekend to create the biggest celebration in the history of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR), each hosting its unique event style simultaneously at a single venue on December...

June 14, 2021

Celebrate International Day of Yoga by joining Yoga Gives to St. Jude Kids

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (June 14, 2021) –In celebration of International Yoga Day, join yogis Gopi Kallayil, Sarah Thomas Pilcher and Mariah Gibson for a free virtual class called Yoga Gives to St. Jude Kids at 9 a.m. CT on Saturday, June 19,via the St. Jude YouTube channel. Participants are encouraged to...

June 14, 2021

AWOL proves that Live Photos are here to stay

Last weekend’s iconic AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds was a model of COVID-compliant elite and mass participation racing and entertainment held in stunning weather in Roundhay Park, Leeds, paving the way for the post-COVID return to mass participation. A team from British event technology company AWOL were deployed, providing...

June 12, 2021

China punishes 27 officials over cross-country marathon event during which 21 people died

A sudden cold snap during the ultramarathon caused 21 people to die of hypothermia, but investigators say the tragedy was brought about by a combination of extreme weather, unprofessional organization and operation. Punishments imposed on officials include major demerit ratings and disciplinary warnings. Abc.net

June 12, 2021

Danish safety video is the best PSA we’ve seen promoting bicycle helmets

A video by the Danish Road Safety Council is quite brilliant, and a fun reminder that everyone should be wearing helmets when they ride. Even if they’re a careful rider…or a Viking. BikeRumor

June 12, 2021

Chinese official found dead and five arrested during probe into marathon deaths

He was identified as Jingtai County Communist Party Secretary Li Zuobi. Last Friday, the Gansu provincial government handed down punishments to 27 officials, posthumously exempting Li but sacking his deputy, Zhang Wenling. Two other lower-ranking officials were detained, while the others were given administrative punishments, demotions, warnings and demerits. News4

June 11, 2021

The DONNA Foundation Announces Return to In-Person Events for 2022 Fearless Series

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The DONNA Foundation today announced that it will return to in-person events for its 2022 Fearless Series, including the 15th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend, scheduled for February 11-13, 2022. The announcement coincides with National Cancer Survivor Month, an annual observance that aligns with the Foundation’s focus on...