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June 2, 2026
New Research Says Morning Exercise Before 8 A.M. Could Dramatically Lower Your Heart Disease Risk
New research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s annual meeting finds that exercising in the early morning—specifically between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.—is strongly linked to a significantly lower risk of heart disease and other metabolic conditions. The study, which analyzed long-term data from nearly 15,000 people using wearable...
June 2, 2026
ShowcasedSanta Monica ‘Pier 360’ Beach Festival Returns June 27–28 With Two Days of Surf, Sports, Music, and Southern California Beach Culture
SANTA MONICA, Calif., (June 02, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Santa Monica “Pier 360” Beach Festival returns June 27–28, 2026, bringing two action-packed days of ocean sports, live entertainment, beach culture, and community celebration to the iconic Santa Monica shoreline. The free, all-ages festival transforms the beach and Pier into...
June 2, 2026
New York’s Bandit Grand Prix takes unsanctioned racing to the next level
On Saturday, Bandit Running staged the second edition of the Bandit Grand Prix, a Formula One-inspired running event that drew thousands of spectators and competitors to Brooklyn, N.Y. As the running boom continues its upward trajectory, athletes are looking for any opportunity to race, and the Brooklyn-based running brand took advantage with one of...
June 2, 2026
A High School Runner Was DQ’d After a Finish-Line Celebration. Now the Decision Has Been Overturned
Mallard Creek High School will get the state title recognition it’s been fighting for. After an appeal overturned the disqualification that initially cost the boys’ track team the 2026 NCHSAA 8A state championship, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors officially voted to name both Mallard Creek and...
June 2, 2026
Asics Ventures Formalizes Annual Pitch Program
Asics Ventures Corporation, Asics’ corporate venture capital arm, announced the launch of Kenzen, an annual business pitch competition. Asics has hosted seven pitch programs globally since 2017, and Kenzen formalizes the initiative as an annual event. The inaugural event will be held on October 22, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to...
June 2, 2026
Just 2 Hours of Strength Training a Week May Help You Live Longer
Strength training is heralded as a valuable aspect of an exercise regimen and regular physical activity. Strength and resistance training offer myriad benefits, including improving bone strength and balance, and helping with weight management. A new study found that aiming for 90-120 minutes of strength training each week may help...
June 2, 2026
Independence Day Events Celebrated 250th Anniversary Through Magic Race Swag
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Independence Day races are a staple of the American race calendar. But 2026 is different: America's 250th anniversary means race directors are looking for ways to make this year's event feel bigger than usual — something participants will remember specifically because of the occasion. Two events this...
June 2, 2026
ADDRA Labs Appoints Olympian Ryan Bolton as High Performance Advisor
New York, NY — June 2, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - ADDRA Labs, the endurance recovery nutrition company behind the first leucine-optimized protein bar built for triathletes, cyclists, and runners, today announced the appointment of Ryan Bolton — Olympian and Director of High Performance for USA Triathlon — as the company’s...
June 2, 2026
Nike Expands Portland Marathon Sponsorship to Support More Athletes*
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 2, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Portland Marathon has announced a renewal of its partnership with Nike, as the event’s official footwear and apparel sponsor. This will be the brand’s second year serving as an official sponsor, with year two introducing monthly long runs in partnership with...
June 2, 2026
14th Annual Kaiser Permanente Baltimore Ten Miler Returns to Druid Hill Park on June 6
BALTIMORE, Md. (June 2, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) will host the 14th Annual Kaiser Permanente Baltimore Ten Miler will return to Baltimore on Saturday, June 6, 2026, bringing more than 3,000 participants from 32 states to Druid Hill Park, home of the Maryland Zoo. The race...
