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Latest News |
Life Time Fitness Purchases Leadville Trail Race Series
Bicycling.com
Minnesota-based Life Time Fitness has purchased the mountain bike and trail running events of Colorado's Leadville Trail 100 Race Series, race founder Ken Chlouberit announced late last week. Life Time Fitness had been title sponsor of Leadville Trail 100 MTB race in 2008 and 2009. In addition to the mountain bike race, the company will direct the other races in the series, including the Leadville Trail 100, the Leadville Silver Rush 50-Mile Mountain Bike Race and the 12/24 Hours of Leadville Mountain Bike Race. More
Nike Unveils New Store Concept in Santa Monica
Business Wire
Nike opened its first multi-category concept store in the U.S. since its last Niketown in 1999 this past weekend in Santa Monica, CA . The new two-story, 20,000-square-foot location unveils Nike's newest store concept with innovative consumer experiences, market tailored product offerings, community resources and the introduction of Nike+ Run Club and team customization services. More
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Oshkosh Tri Organizers
The Northwestern
The family of an Oshkosh woman who died during the Oshkosh Area Triathlon last summer filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking unspecified damages for the death, claiming the organizers, Midwest Sports Events, failed to train lifeguards and provide adequate emergency medical care. More |
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NBC, Active Launch Biggest Loser Event Challenge Series
NBC's "The Biggest Loser" and The Active Network, Inc.'s Active.com have announced the launch of The Biggest Loser Event Challenge, a series of nationwide 5K and one-mile events designed to inspire Americans to get moving. The first Biggest Loser Event Challenge will take place on September 25 in Myrtle Beach, SC with 16 more events to be announced for 2011. More
Dirty Trail Half Donates $23K to Deschutes Land Trust
MyCentralOregon.com
Bend's Dirty Half Trail Run and its sponsor, running shoe store FootZone, have donated more than $23,000 from this year's race proceeds to the Deschutes Land Trust. The Deschutes Land Trust's mission is to conserve land in Central Oregon. More
Race Promoter Confident Purdue Half Marathon Will Be Held
Journal & Courier
Despite local leaders demanding that advertisement for a running race cease and desist, race organizer Dean Reinke is confident that his planned Home of Purdue Half Marathon will make its debut on October 24. Speaking to the Journal & Courier's editorial board Tuesday, Reinke said that support from more than 800 registered runners and interest from three communities is keeping the race afloat -- even if it means conducting the event outside Tippecanoe County. More |
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Disney Sells Out First Wine and Dine Half at 10,000
Examiner.com
The inaugural Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon is sold out, a full two months in advance. The October 2 race at Disney World was capped at 10,000 runners. More Palm Beaches Marathon Reduces Prize Money
Palm Beach Post
Florida's Palm Beaches Marathon this December has decided to reduce its prize money for the 2010 race to $2000, $1,000 each for the winning man and woman in the marathon. Last year's event spread $6,700 among the top placers in both the marathon and half-marathon. More
Long-Time El Paso Race Changes Distance, Date
El Paso Times
El Paso's GECU TransMountain Challenge, in its 33rd year, has decided to increase from a 20K race to a half marathon and will be moving from the spring to the fall. The race, which gains over 2,000 feet in elevation, will be held on October 10. It previously had been run in March. More
Murfreesboro's 'Middle Half' Sells Out
The Daily News Journal
The Murfreesboro Half Marathon, presented by Middle Tennessee Medical Center, reached its cap of 2,250 registrants Monday in just 101 days: 67 days before the event. Last year's race capped at 2,000 runners 45 days in advance. More |
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Newsmakers |
Kevin Wulff has been named ASICS America's chief operating officer effective immediately. Wulff will also add president to his title beginning on February 1, 2011 when current COO and president Rich Bourne will transition into retirement. Wulff's previous experience includes president and CEO of San Diego-based Pony International (2007-2010), president and CEO of American Sporting Goods (2004-2007), and CEO and chairman of the Women's Tennis Association (2001-2003).
Jim Tompkins, the former president and COO of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., has been hired as president of El Paso-based Spira Footwear. He had been a consultant with Spira since leaving New Balance in 2009.
Dayton Morinaga, a 20-year veteran of the Honolulu Advertiser, has been hired by XTERRA to the newly created position of marketing and communications director. Morinaga will lead the media relations and marketing efforts for the XTERRA Trail Run Series, distribute the weekly "XTERRA Trail Mix" newsletter, and write pieces for and edit the quarterly XTERRA Planet Magazine.
Jerry Friesen has been selected by the Barbados Tourism Authority to organize and manage the 2010 Run Barbados Series. Friesen, a veteran race director from Ontario, Canada, helped develop the Subaru Niagara Running Series and the Cruise to Run Caribbean, and Cruise to Run Alaska.
John Buleza has been named by Performance Bicycle as its vice president of direct marketing.
John Trott has been appointed by Puma North America to be vice president of Puma retail. Trott will oversee all Puma North America retail divisions, including Puma Stores, Puma Outlet Stores, and Shop.PUMA.com.
Jennifer Straughan, the race director of the Missoula Marathon, was honored last month by Destination Missoula as the recepient of The Jay Award. Straughan was recognized for the marathon's success in boosting tourism in the Missoula, MT area.
Dana Carson has joined Reynolds Cycling as its new international sales manager. Carson will be responsible for Reynolds Cycling sales in the international market outside of the European Union. He will also handle sales for Pacific Rims outside of the European Union.
Chris Dinneen has been hired by Catalyst Communication, a custom publishing and direct mail company for cycling, snowsports and the outdoor industries, as a new sales and account manager. Dinneen comes to Catalyst after 10 years at VeloGear, where he was the general manager. |
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Conferences | | IRRA 2010 Workshop
(August 23-25, 2010)
"Keeping Specialty Special" workshop in Bethesda, MD for specialty retailers sponsored by the Independent Running Retailers Association.
(October 2-3, 2010)
Race directors conference in Broomfield, CO
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Online Seminars |
Fundraising 2.0: How to Use Online Tools for Effective Fundraising
Organization: Active Endurance
(August 17, 4 p.m. eastern)
Learn how online technologies, plus social media and marketing practices, can be effectively used to reach your fundraising goals. More
Creating Effective Sponsorship Proposals
Organization: IEG, LLC
(August 19, 2 p.m. eastern)
Not getting the response you need from your current sponsorship proposals? If you need to create proposals that do a better job of providing prospects with the customized, relevant information they need, attend this webinar. You'll also receive a ready-to-use, turnkey prototype proposal. More |
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Career Opportunities |
Associate Publisher/SalesCompany: Competitor Group Competitor Group is looking for an experienced individual who will lead a team of eleven regional sales representatives as they contribute to the company's double digit revenue growth. Qualified candidates will have extensive sales management experience preferably in media and/or sponsorship sales. In addition to their professional experience, an ideal candidate will be outgoing, goal-oriented and have a passion for endurance sports and the active lifestyle. In this critical management position, you will be fully responsible for all regional sales representatives, their revenue production and the team's revenue goals. Specific responsibilities include managing the team's sales of print and digital advertising for all Competitor Group media properties which include the eleven regional editions of Competitor Magazine and the Competitor Group's titles: Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and VeloNews. You will also be responsible for their sales of regional event sponsorships and marketing opportunities for Competitor Group event properties which include the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, Columbia Muddy Buddy Ride + Run Series and the TriRock Triathlon Series. More
Race Timer
Company: World Triathlon Corporation
World Triathlon Corporation is searching for their next race timer. Prior race timing experience is a must. Experience scoring is preferred. Responsibilities include, large database management, setting up networks at race sites, learning scoring software programming language, managing and processing live data from large complex triathlons and preparing timing chips for use. Ability to learn and adapt to technical programs is a must. In addition to the skills listed here, this person would be expected to handle the stress of race day and maintain composure during intensive scrutiny by athletes and race directors. This position requires travel to 18-22 events per year, a flexible schedule on race week, and strong customer service skills. Please send resume to pat@ironman.com. Editor
Company: Women's Running Magazine
Women's Running, the only magazine in the U.S. devoted to running for women, is looking for an editor to lead the creation of the six-times-per-year national magazine. The editor will plan the editorial calendar; manage a budget; lead a team of freelance writers; edit all content of the magazine; write articles and blog posts; source photos; and collaborate with the art director on design. The job requires expert editing, proofing, writing and time-management skills as well as the ability to work within a tight budget and with a small, but talented staff. Must be highly organized, creative, passionate about running and living a healthy active lifestyle and a team player. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience inmagazine publishing, preferably at a women's lifestyle or fitness-related publication; senior editorial management experience; knowledge of topics including training for races, fitness, nutrition and women's health; and be comfortable working with InDesign and other graphics software. This position reports directly to the CEO. This position is based in St. Petersburg, Fla. No relocation assistance available, nor is the option to work remotely. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three relevant writing samples to jobs@womensrunning.com. Company: TriSports.com
Tucson-based retailer TriSports.com has an opening for an application developer to design, code, document, debug and support web-based software for internal use in an e-commerce business. Other duties would include performing advanced SQL database queries, maintenance and design to manage internal company data, maintaining all systems, hardware, software networks, servers and data in conjunction with a third party provider, and providing technical leadership in procuring new software, hardware and tools in support of future business goals. More |
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