BOLDERBoulder, recognized as America’s All-Time Best 10K by Runner’s World and the nation’s seventh-largest road race, made a resounding comeback this Memorial Day on May 29. The event witnessed tremendous success, attracting an impressive turnout of over forty thousand participants and almost one hundred thousand spirited spectators.

The highly anticipated race once again showcased the world’s swiftest runners in the International Team Challenge. Athletes from Kenya, Mexico, Great Britain, and Tanzania competed against a talented group of American runners, including defending champion Leonard Korir, who emerged as a formidable contender.

In the fiercely competitive Pro Race, Conner Mantz (USA) secured the coveted title of overall men’s champion, delivering an outstanding unofficial time of 29:08. Following closely, Alex Masai (Kenya) secured second place with a remarkable finish time of 29:11. Among the women, Emily Durgin (USA) claimed victory in the Pro Race, crossing the finish line with an impressive time of 33:24. Daisy Kimeli (Kenya) secured second place, concluding her race in 33:48. Official results will be confirmed and announced on June 16th.

Race Director Cliff Bosley expressed his profound gratitude to the remarkable runners and enthusiastic spectators who made this year’s event truly exceptional. He stated, “We are thrilled by the overwhelming turnout of participants and spectators who passionately competed and showed their unwavering support.”

End Result, in partnership with BB10K for 16 years, played a pivotal role in ensuring the triumphant return of BOLDERBoulder. Working closely with event organizers, the dedicated teams from Stack Sports and End Result spent over five days in Boulder meticulously overseeing the setup of separate start and finish lines, as well as timing splits at every mile. Following the conclusion of the citizen race, the course was readied for the professional race, featuring a thrilling cross-country style scoring format with teams organized by country. The United States showcased three patriotic teams adorned in vibrant red, white, and blue.

“Stack Sports and End Result have been invaluable partners in the success of BOLDERBoulder year after year,” said Race Director Cliff Bosley. “Their dedication and expertise in overseeing the event timing, have been instrumental in creating a seamless and memorable experience for our participants. We are grateful for their unwavering support and contribution to the continued excellence of our race.”

Kevin Jandt, VP of Endurance at Stack Sports, expressed his gratitude, saying, “Stack Sports and End Result are honored to continue our longstanding partnership with BOLDERBoulder, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience of contributing to the success of this dynamic and highly competitive event.”

About BOLDERBoulder

The BolderBOULDER, named America’s All-Time Best 10K by Runner’s World, is the 7th largest running race in the United States. The race attracts over 40K-50K runners, joggers, walkers and wheelchair racers, and draws professional athletes from around the world to compete for one of the largest non-marathon prize purses in road racing. The annual in-person race starts at 30th and Walnut and winds through Boulder neighborhoods with live music and entertainment at every corner. The race finishes at the University of Colorado’s Folsom Field and attracts over 100,000 spectators throughout the course.

About End Result

The End Result Company has been a leader in timing and scoring for over 30 years. End Result has been involved in some of the largest road races in the country and is committed to providing events with the newest technology and legendary customer service and has been the official timing, results and scoring partner of the BOLDERBoulder since 2008, accurately timing more than 600,000 participants.

About Stack Sports

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars — Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit stacksports.com. 

1. Bulldog Drill

This drill helps players develop dribbling skills while running at high speed, such as on a fast break. It requires players to keep their heads up when they dribble, which is essential during a game when looking for an open teammate.

How to Perform:

1. The coach chooses one or two players as bulldogs, and they stand in the middle of half-court.
2. All the other players line up on the baseline.
3. The players have 10 seconds to advance past half-court while maintaining their dribble.
4. The bulldogs try to knock the ball out of the hands of the other players while also maintaining their dribble.
5. If a player has the ball stolen from him/her or knocked away, he or she becomes a bulldog.
6. The game continues until only one player is left.
7. The player who wins becomes a bulldog for the next game.

Coaching Points:

• Keep your head up.
• Change dribbling hands.
• Change directions and speed.

2. Terminator Drill

This is one of my favorite fun basketball drills because, as a point guard, I know how important ball handling is. Terminator helps players develop dribbling skills in tight corners, like when you are trapped or double-teamed on the baseline during a game. The drill forces players to keep their heads up and dribble with both hands while also improving their awareness of the other players around them.

How to Perform:

1. Form groups of 8 to 10 players.
2. Each player starts off with a ball and must continuously dribble within a designated area (e.g., inside the 3-point line) while trying to knock away another player’s ball.
3. When a player loses control of his/her ball or goes outside the designated area, he or she is out of the drill (i.e., “terminated”) and must vacate the designated area.
4. As the number of remaining players is reduced further, the coach restricts the area of play.
5. The last player to remain dribbling the ball wins.

Coaching Points:

• Keep your head up.
• Change dribbling hands.
• Strategize and pick your moments.

3. 3-Man Weave Drill

This is an excellent drill to improve ball movement and speed. It helps teams synchronize their movements and tendencies to help them “gel” on the court. The goal is to move the ball down the court as quickly as possible without letting it touch the ground. Probably every coach you have ever had has told you that a pass is quicker than a dribble.

How to Perform:

1. Players form three lines at one end of the court, behind the baseline.
2. The middle player starts with the ball.
3. The rule is to pass the ball and go behind the receiver.
4. The middle player passes the ball to the player on his/her left and then runs behind the receiver.
5. This is repeated all the way to the other end of the court, where the player who is closest to the basket goes up for a layup. (It’s better to practice going up for a layup without dribbling since this could be useful in a real game situation.)
6. The trailing player gets the rebound and becomes the middle player to start the 3-Man Weave back down the court, where a different player goes up for a layup.
7. The next three players in line go next.

Coaching Points:

• Keep your head up.
• Make hard chest passes.
• Make sharp, quick movements.
• Be aware of the other players.

4. Knockout Drill

This drill helps players develop quick shooting skills, helpful when a defender closes out on you in a game. It also develops speed, quickness, and shooting under pressure with a heightened sense of urgency.

How to Perform:

1. All players line up at the free-throw line.
2. The first two in line have a ball.
3. The first player shoots a free throw.
4. The second player shoots a free throw.
5. If the first player makes the free throw, he or she gets the rebound and passes it to the next player in line, who shoots a free throw.
6. If the first player misses his/her free throw, he or she must get the rebound and make a layup before the second player takes a shot.
7. If the first player makes his/her shot before the second player, he or she goes to the back of the line and waits for another turn.
8. If the second player makes his/her shot before the first player, the first player is knocked out, and the second player goes to the back of the line and stays in the drill.
9. Each time a player makes a shot, the next player in line shoots to try to knock the preceding player out.
10. The drill continues until only one player remains—the winner. He or she starts the next round as the first person in line.

Coaching Points:

• Keep your head up.
• Maintain proper shooting form/mechanics.
• Be aware of other players.
• Stay confident and calm.

5. Loose Ball Drill

This drill creates a 1-on-1 competition that builds mental and physical toughness. It helps players learn to sacrifice their bodies for the team and give maximum effort on the court. It also helps to develop reaction time and quickness, which are essential skills needed for basketball.

How to Perform:

1. Two players line up on the baseline at equal distance from each other with their backs facing the open court.
2. Standing in front of the players, the coach rolls a ball out onto the open court.
3. When the coach blows the whistle, the players instantly turn and sprint to the ball.
4. The player who reaches the ball first immediately tries to score on the other player.
5. If the player with the ball scores, the drill is over.
6. If the player with the ball misses or gets the ball stolen, the drill is also over.
7. Once the drill is over, the two players go to the back of the line, and the next two players compete.

Coaching Points:

• Be aware of the other player and the ball.
• Focus on speed and quickness.
• Dive and fight for the ball.

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In response, Peloton fired its CEO and almost 3,000 employees, outsourced its manufacturing, raised prices, and looked to cut costs. In an effort to broaden its appeal, the company also expanded its product line to include treadmills, AI fitness trackers, and branded apparel. And now, in yet another move away from its direct-to-consumer sales model, Peloton has announced it will sell its bikes, accessories, and apparel through Amazon.

A Peloton news release noted the collaboration allows the company “to expand its distribution and more immediately engage millions of Peloton Members and prospective Members in a new channel for the brand, making products and accessories more readily accessible in Amazon store.” Granted, that wider distribution and greater accessibility could help Peloton, as the company has traditionally relied on its own employees to deliver and set up new bikes. With Amazon now doing much of the delivery and setup, Peloton could cut costs further through additional reductions in their own delivery fleet.

For all the optimism of Peloton’s Amazon distribution agreement, investors aren’t seeing too much to be excited about. Though Peloton stock surged 20% on the day of the Amazon announcement, it dropped in equal measure a day later when the company announced it operated at a loss for the sixth consecutive quarter and its sales and memberships were continuing to decline. While Peloton says its larger focus is on pursuing growth in subscription revenue, it also noted a glut of unsold inventory. For many financial analysts, enhancing subscription revenue without increasing membership and selling more fitness equipment might mean a tough road ahead for Peloton.

In addition to the Amazon distribution agreement, during the revenue call, Peloton officials also noted other potential avenues to increase sales. Those initiatives include “selling pre-owned bikes, renting bikes for a monthly fee, and adding new tiers to Peloton’s digital app, including a premium tier where people would pay more for expanded content and better features.

For Peloton to turn around its equipment sales fortunes, analysts say its subscriber base needs to grow as well. Peloton subscribers, who own a Peloton bike or treadmill and pay a monthly fee for live or on-demand workouts, currently number about 3 million people. That’s a far cry from the company’s stated goal of 100 million fitness subscribers.

Ultimately, however, Peloton’s downward trending sales numbers have many analysts wondering if the company’s popularity has peaked and if it will revert to its pre-pandemic status as a pricey, niche product, beloved by a small, loyal core with few new adopters. In marketing terms, no new demand for a product is called “brand saturation.” If that’s the case for Peloton, brand saturation likely won’t be overcome by Amazon’s enhanced distribution.

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