Dark Sky Distance

Dark Sky Distance is a professional distance running group sponsored by Under Armour and based in Flagstaff, Arizona.

History

The group was founded in the Fall of 2020 with an initial roster of 10 runners.[1] The group is named after the relatively dark skies found in Flagstaff, due to the city's commitment to reducing light pollution.[2] The training group was founded with Stephen Haas and Shayla Houlihan as coaches,[3] although both have since departed.[4] Although the training group is sponsored by Under Armour, individual athletes are allowed to obtain personal sponsorships with competing brands. For instance, Edward Cheserek is sponsored by Skechers.

Athletes

Current Athetes

Former Athletes

References
  1. Durgin, Emily (2020-11-20). "Inside Dark Sky Distance, by Under Armour". The Oval Magazine. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  2. "Under Armour Introduces Dark Sky Distance Team | Running Insight". www.runninginsight.com. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  3. Kelly, Lorraine (2020-09-13). "Introducing Dark Sky Distance, Under Armour's New Elite Pro Run Team | Sustain Health Magazine". Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  4. "UCSB Welcomes Shayla Houlihan to Track and Field and Cross Country Coaching Staff". 2021-09-04. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. Reporter, SAM MCMANIS Sun Staff. "COVID-19: Heart of the matter for Flagstaff elite marathoner Matt Llano". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  6. "Weini Kelati Signs With Under Armour, Joins Dark Sky Distance Team - FloTrack". www.flotrack.org. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  7. "New Pro Running Groups Emerge Amid the Pandemic". Women's Running. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
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