FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Competitor Running Welcomes Jonathan Beverly as Editor-in-Chief
Lauded running journalist to lead America's #1
performance running media brand
Boulder, Colorado, USA - March 5, 2019 - Jonathan Beverly is the real deal!
After serving successfully as the Guest Editor of Competitor Running's
February editorial, Beverly has been hired as the brand's new
Editor-in-Chief. Beverly will lead America's #1 performance running media
brand into its exciting digital future.
"I'm thrilled to have this opportunity," said Beverly. "I can't wait to
plan out the rest of the 2019 season stories. We're recruiting top
athletes, coaches and experts to share their insights and provide practical
advice on the essential questions dedicated runners are asking."
"I've loved working with Jonathan over the past month," said Erin Beresini,
Pocket Outdoor Media's Editorial Director. "In just a few weeks, he has
dramatically improved our social and website engagement. Jonathan is a
smart editor, and his absolute passion for the sport comes through in
everything he does."
Beverly is former Editor-in-Chief of the popular Running Times magazine and
website, which focused on training, racing, news, injury prevention, and
gear reviews for performance-oriented runners. Beverly will revitalize
Competitor Running with a renewed focus on reader service journalism that
will help runners realized their full potential as athletes. He will be
based in Boulder, Colorado within a few months.
Beverly draws on decades of experience in the sport and the industry. As
editor, he wrote 150 columns, more than 35 feature stories and numerous
training articles, athlete profiles, race reports, and shoe and gear
reviews. He is author of two recent books, Your Best Stride and Run Strong,
Stay Hungry. Beverly's recent work has appeared in Competitor, Runner's
World, Outside, V02Run, Fitbit.com and Running Insight. In 2006, Beverly
received the Journalistic Excellence Award from the Road Runners Club of
America.
About Competitor Running
Competitor Running is the most trusted resource for performance-minded
runners and is published by Pocket Outdoor Media, the leading publisher in
endurance sports. From web to print, podcast to social, Pocket Outdoor
Media brands earned 311 million content views last year, reaching the most
active and influential consumers in cycling, triathlon, and running. Our
brands include VeloNews, America's leading bike racing media brand;
Triathlete, the world's #1 triathlon resource; Women's Running, the most
popular resource for women runners; Competitor Running, the most trusted
resource for performance-minded runners; Bicycle Retailer & Industry News,
the world's leading bicycle trade journal; and VeloPress, the world's
leading publisher of books on endurance sports. Pocket Outdoor Media is
headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. See more at pocketoutdoormedia.com.
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