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January 25, 2023
RRCA Announces 2022 National Running Award Recipients
Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Since 1971, the RRCA has honored the service and dedication of outstanding leaders in the running community. These individuals and organizations made significant contributions to the sport in 2022 by overseeing a return to in-person events, keeping runners engaged and motivated, and by having outstanding individual...
January 25, 2023
Ultimate Direction Announces Partnership with Western States Endurance Run
BOULDER – January 25, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ultimate Direction, a Colorado-based brand that designs innovative apparel and gear for self-propelled athletes of all levels, is proud to announce its partnership with Western States Endurance Run (WSER), a nonprofit that champions the delivery of a world-class ultrarunning experience to every athlete...
January 24, 2023
After Runners Apply Pressure, Boston Marathon Announces Pregnancy Deferral Policy
After a runner’s Instagram post about the Boston Marathon’s lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action. Women's Running
January 24, 2023
Surf City Marathon presented by 361° announces partnership with The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel
HUNTINGTON BEACH – January 24, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon presented by 361° and Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel today announced a renewed partnership as the “Official Headquarter Hotel” for the 2023 marathon. The 27th running of Southern Californias’s premier oceanfront road race returns to...
January 24, 2023
Strava apologizes after price hike backlash: ‘We just moved too fast’
The activity-tracking behemoth responded to a blaze of criticism and canceled subscriptions with an official statement that sought to douse the flames caused by recent confusing price hikes. The past month saw social media simmering with bad vibes when the popular platform increased prices for its premium subscription. VeloNews
January 24, 2023
Strava will add high-res 3D maps for outdoor activities
Strava routes are about to get three-dimensional. The popular fitness social network announced today that it’s acquired Fatmap, a mobile app known for its 3D maps for outdoor sports like hiking, trail running, skiing, and mountain biking. The Verge
January 24, 2023
Fitness Chains Dominate Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Ranking
Entrepreneur’s 44-year-old ranking formula gives each franchise a cumulative score based on its analysis of more than 150 data points. The 500 franchises with the highest cumulative score are ranked from 1 to 500. The ranking accounts for costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, financial strength, and...
January 24, 2023
USA Cycling Launches the Athlete Development Pathway
January 24, 2023 / COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – With a focus on grassroots and development in 2023, USA Cycling has unified their pipeline into one cohesive funnel called the Athlete Development Pathway. The Athlete Development Pathway (ADP) provides development opportunities for athletes to reach their full potential at the National...
January 24, 2023
The triathlon world champ making Oscars headlines in Hollywood
Triathlon is a sport that requires top-level performance across three difference disciplines to achieve success at the highest level and with five World Championship titles, there’s no doubt Scotland’s Lesley Paterson has done just that. Alongside her writing partner, Ian Stokell, they wrote the screenplay for a new adaptation of All Quiet on...
January 24, 2023
The 2022 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Once Again Earns Title as a “Zero Waste” Event
PITTSBURGH, PA (Jan. 24, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R is pleased to announce that the 2022 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler once again earned the designation as a “zero waste” event. During the Nov. 6 event, P3R, along with event partners, were able to divert more than 97 percent of the event’s...