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Catalina Island Preservation Efforts Continue Thanks to Spectrum Sports and Catalina Island Conservancy

CLAREMONT, Calif. – (August 24, 2016) –Spectrum Sports Management, the leading Southern California sports management event production agency, is extending its partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy by two years, taking the relationship into 2018. The agreement, which builds on a productive and fruitful five-year relationship, aims to continue to grow the running community throughout…

Lights Out Delicious! Bonk Breaker® Launches Mint Chocolate Chip Energy Bar

Santa Monica, CA–Bonk Breaker® today revealed the surprise behind a recent teaser campaign promoting a new Energy Bar flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip. The Santa Monica-based creator of freshly baked real food energy and protein bars, gluten-free energy chews and organic real fruit hydration drink mix considers this flavor profile one of its most delicious to…

U.S. Triathlete and Olympic Gold Medalist Gwen Jorgensen to Make Marathon Debut at the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 6

New York, August 24, 2016 — Four days after winning the USA’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in triathlon, Gwen Jorgensen will shift gears to begin training to make her marathon debut at the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 6, it was announced by New York Road Runners today. “What a thrill it is…

Altra Footwear’s Ian Sharman Wins Leadville Trail 100 Run for Two Consecutive Years; Fellow Altra Athlete Kyle Pietari Takes Second

(Logan, UT August 24, 2016) – Altra’s Elite athlete, British-born Ian Sharman, carried his country’s flag across the finish line for his second consecutive Leadville 100 win. Sharman has dominated this trail race for the last four years, placing first in 2013, third in 2014 and first again in 2015 and 2016. But placing first for a…

Olympian Blake Russell Heads New Elite Program for Half Marathon on Monterey Bay

The Big Sur International Marathon has announced a series of exciting changes to its November event, the Half Marathon on Monterey Bay. These changes, which revolve around the race’s elite runner program, are designed to infuse some added excitement to race weekend on November 12-13. Blake Russell, 2008 USA Olympic Marathoner, has agreed to take…

Beachbody Performance Debuts Roster of Pros and Icons For Triathlon Sponsorships

Santa Monica, CA, August 24, 2016 – Beachbody Performance™ announced today new partnerships with several professional triathletes and luminaries of the multisport world. From podium-topping pros like Joe Gambles to celebrated world champions and Hall of Famers like Michellie Jones and Siri Lindley, the eight athletes selected represent some of the world’s most celebrated triathlon talent, and a continuation…

BMW Dallas Marathon Offers Participants the Chance to Win Trip and Entry into 2017 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON

The BMW Dallas Marathon and BMW BERLIN-MARATHON start lines are separated by more than 5,200 miles, but a new promotion announced by race organizers will close that gap for one lucky participant. One Grand Prize winner in the BMW Dallas Marathon Social Run sweepstakes will receive two flight vouchers, hotel accommodations and entry for two…

HOKA ONE ONE Postal Nationals Launches 2016 Season

GOLETA, CALIF. (August 23, 2016) — HOKA ONE ONE®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), Postal Nationals competition registration opens on August 23, just in time to heat up the cross-country season. On track to become one of the largest participatory high school sporting events, this competition revives one of the US’s best running traditions:…

Full Line Of Bryton Devices Now Bluetooth-Capable Through New App

Cycling GPS computer company, Bryton Sport, updated its Bryton App to make all devices Bluetooth capable, including the Rider 310 and Rider 100. Rider 310 and Rider 100 users can now use the Bryton App, available for iOS and Android, to auto upload their data to the App and auto sync their rides to popular training…

How to Improve Your Events With Data

If you feel like everywhere you turn, all you hear about is, “data, data, data,” it’s for very good reason. Key insights into your event, the events your peers are organizing and the endurance industry at large will have a huge effect on the performance of your event. More relevant data absolutely could be the…