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"Banned" Running Shoe Spira Gaining Strides Among Elite Runners
"Banned" Running Shoe Spira Is Gaining Popularity Among Elite Runners As Athletes Wearing The Shoes With Springs Sweep Top Five Men's and Top Two Women's Spots In Sunday's Detroit Free Press Marathon - October 24, 2007 - New Chapter Media
6th Annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run Slated for October 27, 2007 in Oak Hill
ACE Adventure Center and the New River Gorge are the colorful setting for the 6th annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk. Slated for Saturday, October 27th, the race and run feature several formats for all ages. The long course, last in the season-long Mountain State Trail Run Series, features 13 miles of rolling hills and a deep 500’ descent into the Gorge. The short run and trail walk take contestants along the rim of the Gorge in a half marathon, 7.5 mile run or 4.5 mile walk. - October 11, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
Run in the Malta Marathon/Half Marathon to Give Kids a Break
The Family Holiday Association has places available in the 2008 Malta Marathon/Half Marathon. Runners can join the team in Malta for £199, which includes flights, half board accommodation, and race entry. - October 11, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Navesink Challenge 15K and 5K Races to be Held on November 25, 2007
On Sunday, November 25, the Jersey Shore Running Club, the Middletown Youth Athletic Association (MYAA) and Habitat for Humanity of Long Branch will host the 7th annual Navesink Challenge, which starts and finishes at Bodman Park in Middletown, NJ. Proceeds from the event will benefit MYAA and Habitat for Humanity. The Navesink Challenge includes two races, both featuring scenic country roads and several hilly sections. A challenging 15K run begins at 10 AM and a 5K run/walk begins at 10:10 AM. - September 25, 2007 - Navesink Challenge
Sports Performance Training Goes High Tech in Dallas
Nestled in The Fitness Club at Midway just west of the Dallas Parkway, Sports Performance Team, Inc., opened a sports-specific training facility on August 1st 2007. Michael Bell, owner of The Fitness Club says that business for the first month exceeded their expectations. - September 20, 2007 - The Fitness Club
"Swiggies" Wrist Water Bottle by HydroSport - Unique New Product
Swiggies are wrist water bottles that attach to your wrists and hold a total of 11 ounces of water or sports drink for hands-free exercising. They weigh 1/2 lb. each when filled and also come in kids sizes and colors. - September 17, 2007 - HydroSport
Nationally Recognized Team Hoyt to Speak in Mason, Ohio
Team Hoyt, the father/son team who have completed 216 Triathlons, including six Ironman distances; 20 Duathlons; and 65 Marathons, including 25 Boston Marathons, will be speaking September 13, 2007 at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, OH. The event, open to the public, is a dinner fundraiser by Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation to build “Common Ground,” an all-inclusive playground to serve “handi-capable” children and adults of southwest Ohio. - August 23, 2007 - Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation
City Running Tours Expands to Washington, D.C. & Chicago
Guided Running Tours Now Offered Through DC Run & Chicago Run - July 24, 2007 - City Running Tours
True-Motion Sportswear Launches Its Summer Line
True-Motion are announcing their company launch with a brand new line of casual apparel for the athletically spirited individual. - July 14, 2007 - True Motion
“Peace and Sport” and Jaguar Sports Announce Partnership
“Peace and Sport” a worldwide peace initiative based in Monaco under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Jaguar Sports Corp., a new global sporting goods company, today announced a multi-million dollar partnership deal. “Peace and Sport” will... - June 02, 2007 - Jaguar Sports Corp.
Want to Get Fit? Join the Club.
Announcing the Grand Opening of The Fitness Club in Dallas, Texas. Experts in combining health-promotion and exercise-related activities, this private training studio has the facilities, services and environment to provide their members with the highest quality customer care. - May 05, 2007 - The Fitness Club
On Your Mark, Get Set, Run
27th Annual Buckley's - Kennedy's 5K Charity Run to benefit HeartShare Human Services of New York - May 02, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Triathlon Week Adds Product Reviews, Triathlon Manufacturer Discussion Forums
Triathlon Week expands content for start of 2007 Triathlon season - January 30, 2007 - Triathlon Week
New Technology Makes Performance Enhancing Drugs and Altitude Training Obsolete
Those seeking natural performance enhancement look to new technology that produces many of the same performance enhancing effects as steroids, EPO blood doping and high altitude / hypoxia training systems without the effort, cost or risks. - November 30, 2006 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Paint a Sports Mural for Peace at the May 21st Colfax Marathon
Arts Street, a Denver, CO based not-for-profit youth development organization is inviting Businesses and Organizations to participate in promoting global peace by working together to create Murals that Depict Sports as a Vehicle for Personal and Team Development, and to Promote Peace, at the May 21st Colfax Marathon, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - May 03, 2006 - Arts Street