National Features

SAUCONY PROGRID™ GUIDE 2 NAMED “SHOE OF THE YEAR” BY THE INDEPENDENT RUNNING RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:40:47 -0600

Brand’s performance product recognized for second time by most influential running specialty organization in the country - LEXINGTON, MA (November 24, 2009) – For the second time in three years, Saucony, Inc., a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear and apparel, has been recognized with the competitive “Shoe of the Year” award by the Independent Run

MYLAPS Sports Timing American Record Sponsor for Running USA 2010

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:39:58 -0600

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - (November 22, 2009) - Running USA, the national industry non-profit organization, has announced that MYLAPS, the leader in sports timing, is an American Record sponsor of Running USA 2010: The Industry Conference. The popular conference will run from January 31 to February 2 at the world famous La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California.

ARCONA MEN Targeted, Powerful All Natural Luxury Skincare For Men

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:13:11 -0600

ARCONA MEN Targeted, Powerful All Natural Luxury Skincare For Men - Now ARCONA introduces its first ever MEN’S line, an 8-Piece Collection ($24-52) featuring the brand’s signature all-natural, but highly effective, live, active ingredients. Introducing ARCONA Men – an 8 pc.

Brooks® Launches Facebook Application for Runners

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:08:25 -0600

BOTHELL, Wash. - Leading running company Brooks Sports, Inc. has announced the official launch of its Brooks Running Club application for members of Facebook, the world's largest social network.

Runners High ‘n Tri Named Top 50 Best Running Stores in America

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:51:56 -0600

Competitor Magazine Honors Runners High ‘n Tri - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., – With countless running stores across the United States, Runners High ‘n Tri is honored to be named one of the top 50 best running stores in America. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony organized by Competitor magazine on Nov.

The John Godina World Athletics Center Presents the Sue Humphrey High Jump Clinic

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:28:24 -0600

Join us in welcoming one of the greatest high jump coaches in history for a one-day learning event!

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Atlanta Added to International Cities Set to Host the Dow Live Earth Run for Water

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:20:40 -0600

Other International Cities Hosting the Event Include Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Chicago, Hong Kong, Jimbaran, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Melbourne, Mexico City, Milan, Minneapolis, New York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Singapore City, Stockholm, Toronto and Washington, D.C.

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Brooks Sports Scores Big with Two Industry Awards

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:13:25 -0600

BOTHELL, Wash. - (November 5, 2009) - Leading running company Brooks Sports, Inc. (www.brooksrunning.com) announced today that two of its newest footwear styles have been honored by the worldwide authority on running, Runner's World magazine.

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Sponsor Spending on U.S. Marathons and Other Running Events to Total $86.1 Million in 2009

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:52:48 -0600

CHICAGO - (November 5, 2009) - North American-based companies will spend an estimated $86.1 million to sponsor marathons, triathlons, 10Ks and other running events this year, a 2.5 percent increase from the $84 million spent in 2008, according to IEG, the world's leading authority on sponsorship.

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Fitness Social Network Sprints into Sin City for Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:56:20 -0500

San Diego-Based Social Network fit-2gether.com Expands into Las Vegas to Connect Active Lifestyle Enthusiasts in Las Vegas - SAN DIEGO - fit-2gether.com, “where fitness meets” and the social network for individuals who are dedicated to an active and healthy lifestyle, has expanded into Sin City.

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