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July 14, 2020
TrainingPeaks Announces Partnership With British Cycling Through 2022
Boulder, Colo., July 14th, 2020— TrainingPeaks, a global leader in providing smart and effective digital training solutions for athletes and coaches, today announced they are renewing their partnership with British Cycling through 2022. This multi-year partnership provides British Cycling members access to cutting-edge training software at a discounted rate. Coaches...
July 11, 2020
Meredith Kessler (USA) and Miki Mørck-Taagholt (DNK) Emerge Victorious During the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR14 Pro Challenge Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (July 11, 2020) – The 14th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw Meredith Kessler of the United States and Denmark’s Miki Mørck-Taagholt take top honors in the professional women’s and professional men’s races, respectively. The field of professional triathletes returned to the virtual...
July 10, 2020
Mindbody Announces New Leadership Appointments
Mindbody, the technology platform for the wellness industry, announced that the company’s Co-Founder Rick Stollmeyer is transitioning from the role of CEO to executive chair and that the Mindbody Board of Directors has appointed current President Josh McCarter to CEO effective August 1. Current chief technology officer Sunil Rajasekar will assume the role of president, while Aaron...
July 9, 2020
Big 5 Sees Robust Q2 Profit Turnaround Despite Comps Decline
Big 5 Sporting Goods released upbeat preliminary results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 28. Over the first half of the second quarter, with the pandemic forcing Big 5 to operate with a highly reduced store count, same-store sales decreased by 28.2% compared to the prior-year period. However, as...
July 9, 2020
The Pasadena Half Marathon and 5K Undergoes A Name Change, Becoming The Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K In 2021
July 9, 2020, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The annual, sell-out Pasadena Half Marathon & 5K has become the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K. The McCourt Foundation, owners and operator of the event scheduled for January 17th, 2021, announced the name change in line with an overarching rebranding campaign of its...
July 8, 2020
Pinarello Announces Roberto Sadowsky as New US Chief Executive Officer
SOLANA BEACH, Calif. - July 8, 2020– Pinarello, a leading brand of premium bicycles, accessories and apparel, announces that Roberto Sadowsky has joined the US operation as Chief Executive Officer. Sadowsky, a native Italian, is an experienced leader who has served in senior roles at numerous premium international companies, and...
July 8, 2020
Beverage Company Electrolit Increases Distribution to More than 30,000 Accounts Nationwide
CERRITOS, Calif. – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has expanded to multiple new markets through widened distribution plans with top-tier convenience store chains. To meet increased demand for their beverages, Electrolit will offer multiple flavors at participating locations nationwide. “At Electrolit,...
July 7, 2020
Under Armour Looking To Sell MyFitnessPal
Under Armour is looking to sell MyFitnessPal, a smartphone app and website that tracks diet and exercise. Under Armour acquired the app in April 2015 for $475 million, but in March 2018, Under Armour disclosed a data breach of 150 million accounts at MyFitnessPal. Read more on SGBMedia.
July 7, 2020
Alex Egan Joins USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Alexander Egan (New York, N.Y.), a nonprofit executive and avid triathlete, was announced today as the newest addition to the 11-member USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees. Egan brings more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising. He currently serves as the Chief...
July 7, 2020
Introducing XTERRA Virtual Racing and Rally Around XTERRA Planet Challenge
Honolulu, HI (July 7, 2020) - XTERRA today announced the 2020 XTERRA Virtual Race Series, a universal collection of dynamic challenges to unite and inspire the global race community. XTERRA VR kicks off July 15 with the Rally Around XTERRA Planet Challenge: a 30-day quest calling for the worldwide XTERRA...