April 20, 2020

USA Track and Field lays off 7; CEO takes 20% pay cut

USA Track and Field has laid off seven people from its 65-person staff and CEO Max Siegel is taking a 20% pay cut to offset lost revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organization that runs the country’s largest summer sport has been forced to cancel dozens of events, including the...

April 20, 2020

PeopleForBikes Launches Ride It Out Campaign to Support Retailers and Suppliers, Activate Virtual Bicycling Community

BOULDER, COLO (April 20, 2020)— Aiming to inspire riders, support bicycle retailers, and unite the industry, PeopleForBikes is launching Ride It Out, a campaign to encourage responsible riding during the COVID-19 crisis. The Ride It Out campaign is designed to give retailers and suppliers the resources, communication and engagement tools...

April 17, 2020

Gregg Goolsby Joins USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— Floyd “Gregg” Goolsby (Seattle, Wash.), a business executive, marketing specialist and avid triathlete, was announced today as the newest addition to the 16-member USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees. USA Triathlon Board of Directors Vice President Joel Rosinbum has also been added to the Board of Trustees...

April 17, 2020

iFit Connected Fitness Lets Runners Race the Boston Marathon via Streaming Workout on NordicTrack and ProForm treadmills

(Logan, UT) - April 17, 2020—iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness technology, is now streaming an exclusive Boston Marathon workout series, scheduled for April 20 and now postponed to September 14 due to coronavirus. iFit filmed the marathon live in 2019 and has released a five-part series, so iFit subscribers...

April 16, 2020

PTO Members Unite To Launch PTO Hub A Home For Inspiration, Motivation and Entertainment

LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation and its professionals today announced the launch of the PTO Hub, a central location for content generated by PTO members to support, encourage and inspire in these uncertain times. The PTO Hub showcases the world’s top professional triathletes reaching out through a combination of...

April 16, 2020

The Pro’s Closet Expands Sales into Canada

(Boulder, CO – April 16, 2020) - The Pro’s Closet, the world’s largest and most trusted brand in pre-owned cycling, announced today that it is expanding sales into Canada. “Our expansion into Canada is a historic step for The Pro’s Closet,” said Nick Martin, CEO and founder of The Pro’s...

April 16, 2020

MYLAPS organizes webinar series for partners

MYLAPS introduces MYLAPS Bootcamp: a webinar series for timing partners to maximize product knowledge for their first post-Corona race. In these difficult times the sports timing company wants to stand by their partners and stay positive.  With a series of webinars MYLAPS helps their partners to prepare for when the...

April 16, 2020

Join haku and Much Shelist for COVID-19 Relief and Resources Webinar

As organizations continue to navigate our complicated new reality, haku is committed to serving as an informative and helpful resource for our community. In an effort to distill the complex information surrounding relief programs, haku has teamed up with Chicago-based law firm, Much Shelist, to host a webinar on Friday,...

April 15, 2020

The logistical hell of postponing the Olympics for one year

Immense logistical, economic, and psychological challenges lie ahead for the organizing committee and the city of Tokyo—challenges that must be faced under the looming risk that an unabated coronavirus pandemic may ultimately compel organizers to cancel the Olympics, regardless of preparations. And the sheer price tag of holding the Olympics...

April 15, 2020

Endurance Nation and Final Surge Partner on PROJECT5K

Today Endurance Nation, a company focused on helping athletes be their personal best for any event, has partnered with Final Surge, the online training platform for athletes, coaches, teams and clubs. PROJECT5K is the first publicly available training plan from Endurance Nation to be combined with a Final Surge Virtual...