Moving Comfort Official Sports Bra of the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon

Moving Comfort, industry leader in women’s-specific sports bras and fitness apparel, is proud to announce that the company has been named the ‘Official Sports Bra’ of the popular Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon Series. This multi-year partnership kicks off with the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon and ½ Marathon in New Orleans, February 28, 2010. Brooks® Sports Inc., the parent company of Moving Comfort, will be the footwear and apparel partner for Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon Series, producing the official licensed merchandise for all races as of February 1, 2010.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series is considered the largest racing series in the world, with 305,000 active runners and 667,000 people attending their Health & Fitness Expo. Each unique city on the tour hosts a world-class event infused with live music at every mile, scenic courses, screaming spectators and a headliner concert.

“Moving Comfort believes that a fit woman is a powerful woman and with over half of the participants being female, we’re thrilled to partner with the Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon series,” says Julie Baxter, Vice President of Moving Comfort. “We view sports bras as essential, technical equipment for active women. No one understands this more than the woman running a marathon.”

For over a decade, Moving Comfort has amassed unparalleled experience in sports bra design, developing the most technically advanced sports bras on the market to fit A to E cup women. Rock ‘n’ Roll race participants, along with Rock ‘n’ Roll Health & Fitness Expo attendees, will be able to shop the Moving Comfort sports bra collection, including the just announced Spring 2010 line. This groundbreaking collection features recycled coffee ground technology, providing optimum moisture management and odor control.

About The Competitor Group

Competitor Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a leading endurance media and event entertainment company dedicated to promoting the sports of running, cycling and triathlons. CGI owns and operates 32 national events delivering more than 300,000 professional and amateur participants in 2010. CGI publishes four magazine titles with a combined monthly circulation of over 800,000 and has recently launched an online endurance community at www.competitor.com. Further information about Competitor and its media properties can be found at www.cgimediakit.com.

About The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series

Produced by The Competitor Group, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series is known for lining race routes with live bands, cheerleaders and themed water stations. The original Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego is still recognized for its record setting inaugural event that brought 15,771 participants across the finish line. Today, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series has spread to thirteen cities nationwide, creating the first national series of marathons and half-marathons, which annually attract more than 300,000 participants. For more information, please visit www.runrocknroll.com.

About Moving Comfort®

Established in 1977 with the first women’s running short, Moving Comfort designs and delivers fitness apparel and sports bras that support and inspire women to get fit, be healthy and achieve their own unique personal best. Headquartered in Bothell, Wash., Moving Comfort is a division of Brooks Sports, Inc. Visit www.movingcomfort.com for more information.
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