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May 25, 2021
After 21 runners died during an ultramarathon, will the endurance sport look inward and explore whether it has become too extreme?
Critics have argued that some of these races have begun to blur the lines between the rugged and the reckless, and in the process, shifted the definition of an endurance race from conquering long distances to surviving the elements. NYT
May 25, 2021
Pure Gravel Debuts Pre-Ride Show at Unbound Kansas
Carlsbad, CA – Pure Gravel, a lifestyle brand focused on Gravel Cycling, is producing an entertaining Pre-Ride Show debuting at Unbound Gravel June 3-4 in Emporia Kansas. The presenting broadcast sponsor is FSA - Full Speed Ahead. The Pre-Ride Show will be filming in Emporia, Kansas June 3–5, 2021 at...
May 25, 2021
US advises against travel to Japan as Olympics approach
The US State Department has warned US citizens not to travel to Japan, citing the country’s high level of Covid-19 infections. The travel advisory comes less than two months before the Olympics are set to begin on the 23rd July and places Japan alongside nations that Americans are recommended to avoid...
May 25, 2021
CADEX Expands Road Wheel Product Line with the CADEX 36 Disc
(May 25, 2021) —CADEX, the manufacturer of high-performance cycling products, announced today the launch of their new CADEX 36 Disc Wheel System. At 1302g for the set, these superlight hookless carbon wheels feature a best-in-class stiffness-to-weight ratio and have been designed for riders demanding quick acceleration, exceptional efficiency, as well...
May 25, 2021
The Vice Wine, in Partnership with USA Triathlon Foundation, Reveal “The Tri” 2019, Napa Valley
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Vice Wine, in partnership with the USA Triathlon Foundation, today announced the release of their limited-edition triathlon-inspired “The Tri” 2019, with a portion of proceeds being donated to the USA Triathlon Foundation in support of its mission, which is to transform lives through sport by...
May 25, 2021
Alpine Parrot Spreads its Wings with Backbone Media Partnership
DENVER, Colo. (May 25, 2021)– Alpine Parrot, maker of technical apparel for women sizes 14-24, has partnered with Backbone Media to help build brand awareness through public relations. Backbone will help Alpine Parrot promote its mission to create outdoor clothing that encourages and celebrates underrepresented people in the outdoors, namely...
May 25, 2021
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend celebrates 20 years running, nears $100 million raised since 2002
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 25, 2021)– St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+® marks 20 years running this December and there is already reason to start celebrating early: The beloved Memphis event is racing toward the $100 million lifetime fundraising milestone. Since 2002, when 2,900 marathon and half marathoners...
May 25, 2021
360 minutes of activity in June? No sweat! St. Jude Race to Space Challenge calls on fitness enthusiasts to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 25, 2021) –Fitness enthusiasts of all abilities can set their sights on the cosmos by reaching their goals right here on Earth in the St. Jude Race to Space Challenge powered by Strava from June 1-30. The one-of-a-kind challenge encourages Strava users to log their physical activity while...
May 25, 2021
LOTTO new title sponsor for CHALLENGE GDANSK, POLAND
On Sunday 20 June, Gdansk - a Polish city that almost breathes triathlon - will be the scene of the inaugural LOTTO CHALLENGEGDANSK. LOTTO has become the brand new Title Partner of CHALLENGEGDANSK. Apart from this new sponsor, it is great news that this first edition of the event will...
May 25, 2021
California Coast 500 Summer Mileage Challenge Welcomes Runners from Around the World on an Interactive Experience to Run the One
San Francisco, Calif. (May 25, 2021) – Bay Area-based event production company Run Local® welcomes participants from around the world back to the original and greatest California summer mileage challenge – the California Coast 500. From Memorial Day, May 31 to Labor Day, September 6, individuals and relay teams can...