GOLETA, Calif. (October 5, 2016) — Jim Walmsley, a recent addition to the HOKA ONE ONE ® (NYSE: DECK) elite running roster, set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the iconic Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim trail run. Walmsley completed the 42-mile trek, from the South Rim to North Rim and back, in 5:55:20, averaging a 8:27 per-mile pace over almost…
When the signal sounds to start the 2016 Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon on October 16, five Denver-based Transamerica employees – dubbed the Tomorrow Chasers – will be running with a little extra motivation driven by their personal stories of inspiration. And if simply surviving and finishing the 13.1-mile course isn’t ambitious enough, the team…
PORTLAND, Ore. – On Sunday, Oct. 9, I Got Legs founder Adam Gorlitsky will become the first paralyzed man in history to walk in the Portland Marathon. He will also be participating in the Portland Marathon Kids Fun Run & Fitness Festival, Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 a.m. “Portland Marathon is very excited to have…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The dates and locations for nearly all of the 2017 USA Triathlon National Championships are set, allowing amateur multisport athletes to mark their calendars for opportunities to earn national titles and world championship team spots at a variety of distances and disciplines across the United States. The season runs from Jan. 29…
October 5th, 2016, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain — United Mint Cycling, the first cycling program in the world to offer elite-level cycling combined with comprehensive higher education opens enrollment for 2017. United Mint Cycling was developed for cyclists who want an immersive training and competitive experience, while obtaining the security of world-class academic degrees and industry expertise. Based…
MarkAllenCoaching founded by six-Time Ironman Champion Mark Allen is holding a contest this week asking a question about the legacy of the sport of triathlon. It’s called 1-6-21-Infinity. Those four numbers represent four elements of triathlon’s history that may never be matched again. The contest is open to anyone who wants to submit their thoughts…
KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII – October 4, 2016 – HOTSHOT, the first scientifically proven solution for preventing and treating muscle cramps will elevate the experience for athletes racing at the 2016 IRONMAN® World Championship on Saturday, Oct. 8. As an official sponsor of IRONMAN® and as part of its continued efforts to educate athletes on exercise-induced muscle…
OCEANSIDE, CA (Oct. 4, 2016) – The popular Bike The Coast – Taste The Coast (http://ift.tt/2awEZad), a unique cycling event, food festival and sports expo in Oceanside, is poised to set a record for entries for this year’s ride on Saturday, November 5. Already more than 2,000 participants have registered and officials are encouraging riders to register…
NEW YORK CITY, October 4, 2016 – Well over 1000 police officers secured the roads for the riders at the inaugural GFNY Indonesia on Lombok Island. Athletes from over 30 countries were racing the 180km course with 2054m of climbing. While the roads were exceptionally smooth, the hot and humid conditions made the up-to-25%-steep climbs particularly challenging….
Denver, Colorado – October 5, 2016 – Motigo, the social app that engages today’s connected athletes to provide moments of inspiration and empowerment, has been selected by the famed Baltimore Running Festival to partner for the 2016 event on October 15. Adding the event to its growing list of leading races, the Motigo app will help Baltimore Running…