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The 2009 Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival to Be Showcased via New Social Media Platform

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:30:00 0500

BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - R2integrated (R2i), a leading Internet marketing company, in partnership with Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE), today announced that the 2009 Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival will be presented online through a new social media platform called...

The City of Malibu Approves the Inaugural Malibu International Marathon & Half Marathon

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

MALIBU, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - The vote was unanimous by City Council on September 14th to allow Forever Runners, LLC to produce the first Marathon and Half Marathon in Malibu. The race is scheduled for November 15, 2009. The inaugural Malibu International...

Hanesbrands Inc. and Its Champion and Duofold Apparel Brands Launch Mount Everest Expedition to Test Innovative Apparel and Inspire Others to Achieve Their Own Everest

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:10:00 0500

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Hanesbrands Inc. announced today that its Champion and Duofold apparel brands are going to the top of the world, leading a Mount Everest expedition to drive brand awareness and showcase the company’s research and development...

Gatorade Celebrates 25 Years of the Best in High School Sports

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Peyton Manning. Candace Parker. Joe Mauer. Kerri Walsh. Before they were big names, they were Gatorade Players of the Year. This season, the nation’s most prestigious high school athletic program celebrates its 25^th year of honoring and...

Washington D.C. to Cleveland - a 430-Mile Run to Inspire Business Entrepreneurs

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:26:00 0500

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - On September 15th, 2009, Jon Berghoff, renowned Peak Performance and Business Coach, will embark from Washington, D.C. on a 430-mile run to Cleveland, Ohio. Coordinated by the Cleveland Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Jon will...

Convio Offers Tips to Funnel Fitness Passion Into Funds for Charities

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:35:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Millions of you combine your passion for walking, running and cycling into a fun weekend of activity to benefit charitable causes. You pay your registration fee for the “athon,” train and are asked to raise funds. While the charity often...

Acumen Solutions Participates in Presidential United We Serve Initiative on 9/11/09 with Employee Field Service Day for DC Area Boys & Girls Clubs

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:30:00 0500

VIENNA, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Acumen Solutions, a leading business and technology...

MetroPCS Joins the Dallas White Rock Marathon as Title Sponsor

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - The Dallas White Rock Marathon today announced that MetroPCS Communications, Inc., the nation's leading provider of unlimited, flat-rate, no signed contract wireless communications service, will be the title sponsor of this year’s marathon. The...

MetroStar Systems Sponsors Local Fundraisers in Northern Virginia

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:31:00 0500

RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - MetroStar Systems™, a leader in...

Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. Surpasses 2009 Sponsorship Goals

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. is proud to welcome new and existing sponsors to the 28^th annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend, which gets underway October 2-4. In a year of economic uncertainty, support for the organization and its...

Americans Becky Lavelle and Matt Reed Lead 2009 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Race to the Toyota Cup Standings

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:48:00 0500

CHANHASSEN, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Defending Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup Champion Becky Lavelle (USA) used a third place finish in the Chicago Triathlon on Sunday to take a 1,000 point lead over Rebecca Wassner (USA) in the Series...

lululemon athletica inc. Introduces ivivva athletica

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

VANCOUVER, British Columbia-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) (TSX:LLL) today announced that the company is introducing ivivva athletica, a new brand that will create athletic products with a younger generation in mind. ivivva will seek to inspire 6-12...

Westmill Distribution and High Sky, the Long Time Distributor of DADA Apparel and Footwear in Asia, Reach Worldwide Footwear and Apparel Licensing Deal Excluding North America

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:01:00 0500

TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Westmill distribution announces they have reached a worldwide license agreement to produce and distribute DADA Footwear and DADA apparel excluding North America. Westmill has been a marketer and distributor of USA brands to Asia for over 14...

Former New Balance President Jim Tompkins to Lead Product Development at Spira Footwear

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:35:00 0500

EL PASO, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - El Paso-based Spira Footwear announces the hiring of Jim Tompkins, the former President and Chief Operating Officer of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., in an advisory role to direct the development and expansion of the patented...

August 30 Chicago Triathlon Next Stop for Athletes Competing in 2009 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:19:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:LTM):

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“The Simon and Damon Triathlon Show” Interviews MRI-Sponsored Triathlete Steven S. Spitz on LA Talk Radio, Streamed Live Online Thursday August 27, 11-11:50 a.m.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Amateur triathlete and LA Triathlon Club member

Herbalife Debuts Interactive Sampling Mobile

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:48:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), a global nutrition and direct-selling company, will debut its interactive sampling mobile at the Amgen Tour of California, of which Herbalife is the official nutrition company and presenter of the sprint jersey...

Last Chance For U.S. Runners to Enter Essay Contest for a Free Trip to the 2009 CIGNA Falmouth Road Race

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:16:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Runners are used to racing against time. Though the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race may be six months away, time is running out for the chance to win an all-expense-paid trip for two (valued up to $5,000¹) to the world-renowned race. The...

World Triathlon Corporation Launches IronKids® National Triathlon Series

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:16:00 0500

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Today, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owners of Ironman, Ironman 70.3 and Iron Girl, announces the growth of its brand portfolio. IronKids, the newest member of the WTC family, will consist of a triathlon series for youth ranging in age from six...

Census Bureau Black History Month Feature for Wednesday, February 11

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:01:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Profile America for the 11th day of Black History Month. Wilma Rudolph’s story is hard to believe. As a child, she had many illnesses, including polio and could not walk without braces until the age of 12. Just a few years later, in the 1960...

M&K Acquisitions Purchases Gleukos Sport Drink

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:05:00 0500

CLACKAMAS, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - M&K Acquisitions announces its asset purchase of Gleukos, Inc., the all-natural sport drink company.

“This is an exciting day for the Gleukos brand,” said Gleukos founder Mark Jensen. “The purchase of Gleukos by M&K...

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Los Angeles County Affiliate Announces 13th Annual RACE FOR THE CURE® Celebrating Breast Cancer Survivors and Raising Awareness

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - The Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is pleased to announce the upcoming 13^th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, a walk and run to benefit the Los Angeles County Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for...

Neways Launches Annual Maui Marathon

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:49:00 0500

SPRINGVILLE, Utah-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Officially known as the Neways Maui Paradise Marathon, Neways’ first-ever headline-sponsored athletic event took place in Maui, Hawaii, on January 11, with hundreds participating in the full and half marathons, including several independent...

The Buzz Oates Group of Companies Announces Partnership with Sacramento Race Management Company

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:07:00 0500

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Capital Road Race Management (CRRM), Northern California's premier race management and timing company, has signed Sacramento-based real estate development company, The Buzz Oates Group of Companies (2008 Ford^® Ironman

“Blast Through It” with Prolab at the 2009 Los Angeles Fitness Expo -- Saturday, January 24-Sunday, January 25

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:08:00 0500

CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Prolab Nutrition, Inc. is offering an...

Colgate Women’s Games Final Preliminary Meet Identifies 450 Semi-Finalists from Original Field of More Than 11,000

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:42:00 0500

PRATT INSTITUTE, BROOKLYN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - After four weeks of preliminary events and an original field of more than 11,000, some 450 top female athletes will head to the Colgate Women’s Games Semi-Finals here at Pratt next Saturday, January 24th

Medtronic Seeking Long-Distance Runners Who Benefit from Medical Technology

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced today it is recruiting runners from around the world who benefit from medical technology to participate in the fourth annual Medtronic Global Heroes program. Up to 25 runners will be selected to receive a paid entry...

Diamond® Foods Reaches Consumers Seeking a Healthy 2009 with Emerald Nuts Midnight Run in New York

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:30:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND) today announced the

Olympic Hurdler Lolo Jones Signs With Twinlab®

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

AMERICAN FORK, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Twinlab® Fuel, a division of leading supplement manufacturer ISI Brands, has been a leading brand and pioneer in sports nutrition for 40 years and is excited to announce its sponsorship of Olympic track & field star Lori “Lolo” Jones...

Local Athletes Set National Pace at Colgate Women's Games Second Prelim

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

BROOKLYN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Whitney Fountain of Pelham Prep High School in the Bronx, scored an impressive double win at Friday's second preliminary meet of the Colgate Women's Games. Fountain won both the 55 Meters (6.9 seconds) and the 200 Meters...

CIGNA Invites Runners from Across the Country to Enter the Second Annual CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge for a Free Trip to the 2009 Race

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:31:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - On your mark, get set, go! Enter to win the second annual “CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge” national essay contest. As of Jan. 1, CIGNA will begin accepting entries to win an all-expense-paid trip, valued up to $5,000¹, to...

Masters Athlete magazine names Olympic medalist Dara Torres, 41, as the Euflexxa Masters Athlete of the Year

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:14:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-December 18, 2008 - In its December issue, Masters Athlete