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22 runninginsight.com © 2017 Formula4media LLC. Running Shorts (continued) IRONMAN and COMPRESSPORT Announce Partnership COMPRESSPORT has been announced as the Official Compression Partner of the IRONMAN North American Series for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The North America partnership is an expansion on the current partnership between IRONMAN and COMPRESSPORT for the IRONMAN European Series. As part of the partnership, co-branded IRONMAN by COMPRESSPORT licensed products have been created. These products feature the latest compression technology innovations and exclusive designs. 2XU Opens New NA HQ Performance sports apparel company 2XU has opened a North American headquarters in Santa Monica. In recent months, 2XU has expanded its U.S. team by hiring 12 new employees based in its new Santa Monica office and has 11 more positions to fill. To apply for a position, email careers. usa@2xu.com. 361 and Roots Running 361 Degrees USA has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with Roots Running Project. 361 Degrees will be the club's supplier of performance footwear and apparel. The elite running team will be rebranded as Roots Running Project Powered by 361 Degrees. "361 Degrees is very excited to be partnering with Roots Running Project. Dr. Hansen has built and is developing an impressive young team of runners." said Jim Monahan, President of 361 Degrees USA. Roots Running Project Powered by 361 Degrees is based in Boulder, Colorado and coached by Dr. Richard Hansen, DC. The squad is led by 2016 Olympic Trials qualifier Alia Gray, who recently finished tenth in the 10,000 meters final at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Joining Gray are Molly Grabill (5- time NCAA Division I All- American), Katie McMenamin (2016 NCAA Division III 1500m National Champion), Willie Milam (18th place, USATF Club Cross Country Championships), Andy Phillips (3:43, 1500m), Margaret Connelly (16:08, 5,000m), and Brian Llamas (3:48, 1500m). n 2XU opens North American Headquarters in Santa Monica Photo: 2xu.com/us/shop 1.800.281.5020 - www.LpTentUSA.com