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September 7, 2020
Nasal Breathing: the Secret to Optimal Fitness?
Most of us breathe through our mouths while exercising, especially during intense aerobic workouts. However, emerging research suggests nasal breathing might be more effective. Read more on U.S. Health News.
September 7, 2020
Challenge North America announces new race for 2021: Challenge Miami
(Daytona Beach, FL) — CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA®- an organization led by athletes to help enhance race experiences for athletes and their families— has announced expansion efforts with an exciting new race to be held at the Homestead-Miami Speedway®. The CHALLENGEMIAMI™ Triathlon Festival of events weekend will be held March 12-14, 2021 as...
September 6, 2020
Riders dismayed at number of fans on Tour de France climbs
Riders and teams took to social media to ask fans to have more respect for the peloton, being that they are already feeling the pressure about racing under strict health protocols and possible exclusion from the Tour if they test positive for COVID-19. Read more on VeloNews.
September 4, 2020
A Look Back at the Swiss Epic Mountain Bike Race that Marked the First Step in the IRONMAN Group’s Return to Racing
TAMPA, Fla. / ZURICH / LONDON (4 September 2020) – In what is arguably the most difficult year in the history of endurance sports and mass-participation events, the recent success of the Swiss Epic mountain bike race operated by The IRONMAN Group served as a much-needed boost to riders and...
September 4, 2020
Professional Women Victorious in first Virtual Triathlon Relay during the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR22 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 4, 2020) – In the first virtual relay team chase format for the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge, three professional women, Lauren Brandon (USA), Nikki Bartlett (GBR) and Heather Jackson (USA) claimed victory for the women’s team over the professional men during the 22nd edition of the HOKA...
September 4, 2020
Malibu Triathlon Launches Virtual Races To Support CHLA
The Malibu Triathlon presented by Bank of America has launched a FREE virtual event to keep athletes competing and raising vital funds for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). The Virtual Malibu Triathlon & Duathlon presented by Bank of America will take place over the original event...
September 4, 2020
UTMB® for the Planet: A great success for the first edition!
UTMB® for the Planet, the digital and unifying initiative launched after the cancellation of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc, has come to a close. From July 20 to August 30, UTMB® for the Planet provided the global community of trail runners with an innovative way to interact remotely and to take on new challenges in the absence...
September 4, 2020
Bad to the Bone Sports Launches Second Monte Vino Races in the Series at Heards Mountain, a Limited-Entry Race Series, in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Charlottesville, VA –September 3, 2020 - The Monte Vino Races, presented by Bad to the Bone Sports, are intimate events with limited entries. In this new environment, the Monte Vino Races strive to bring together the running community in a safer, small crowd setting. With the Monte Vino Races, Bad...
September 3, 2020
Registration for 2021 Boston Marathon postponed
Participants who hope to run in the 125th Boston Marathon next April will have to wait a bit longer to register. The Boston Athletic Association’s COVID-19 Medical and Event Operations Advisory Group have yet to establish a framework to advise the B.A.A. on how the event can be held safely...
September 3, 2020
KÖE Organic Kombucha Brings Fruit-Forward Flavor to All SoCal 7-Elevens
LOS ANGELES – KÖE Kombucha – the fruit-forward, organic kombucha in a convenient can – will be available at all 7-Eleven stores in Southern California this September. KÖE, which is based in Los Angeles, will introduce their popular Lemon Lime, Strawberry Lemonade, and Mango flavors at 1,300+ locations. “We’re so...