STUDIES
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about studies in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sport studies.
October 16, 2026
These Are the Major-Marathon-Winning Running Shoes of 2026
Unlike Berlin, Chicago is Nike’s turf, with the Swoosh serving as official footwear sponsor of the city’s marathon since 2008. However, it was adidas that stole the show again, claiming three of the six podium spots. Victories rolled in for Hawi Feysa – making it back-to back wins in the...
October 15, 2026
These Are the Major-Marathon-Winning Running Shoes of 2026
In 2026, adidas has been the standout brand at the major marathons, with its Adizero Adios Pro Evo line claiming multiple podium spots. At London, Sabastian Sawe became the first runner to break two hours in an official competitive race, winning in 1:59:30 while wearing the new Adizero Adios Pro...
October 15, 2026
Scientists discover how exercise reverses muscle aging
Scientists have uncovered a biological mechanism that helps explain how exercise protects aging muscles and restores their ability to repair themselves. The discovery reveals why physical activity can counteract some of the changes that weaken muscles with age and points toward potential new treatments for age-related muscle loss. The research,...
October 13, 2026
RunSignup Launches 2026 Timer Industry Research Survey
Moorestown, NJ — October 13, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the employee-owned platform that powers registration for more than half of U.S. endurance events, today launched its 2026 Timer Industry Research Survey. Now in its eighth year, the annual survey is the industry's singular research effort focused on the business...
October 6, 2026
Racecations: Ultramarathon travel surges 77% as holidayers swap sunbeds for start lines
“Racecations” are gaining popularity, with travel built around endurance events replacing traditional beach holidays. Data from SportsCover Direct shows a 55% year-on-year increase in specialist cover for challenge-based sports, led by a 77% surge in ultramarathon travel. Half marathons and half Ironmans are also growing faster than their full-distance equivalents,...
September 29, 2026
Can your running data predict an injury before it happens?
A study tracking 643 marathoners found that running data from Strava and weekly surveys could not reliably predict which otherwise healthy runners would sustain an injury the following week. Nearly half reported an injury that forced them to modify training, but the strongest predictor was often having already experienced pain...
September 29, 2026
‘Cycling’s revenues do not reflect its global popularity’: I read the UCI’s consultation on pro cycling so you don’t have to
Today, the UCI published an 8,000 word, 40 page document outlining changes that could improve the “Future of Road Cycling”. Suggestions include (but are clearly not limited to) a more coherent calendar, a structural reform of the economics of pro cycling, and ‘safety scores’ for finish stretches in a bid...
September 29, 2026
Sodium Bicarbonate Gel Improved Cycling Power in New Study
Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, has emerged as a performance enhancer for exercise. As strange as it may sound, the $1 item sitting in your kitchen pantry has legitimate research behind it. When you participate in intense exercise, hydrogen ions build up in muscle, creating an acidic environment,...
September 24, 2026
Female cyclists 50% more likely to be injured in crashes and suffer 2.5 times more fractures, new UCI study finds
During the UCI's annual Congress at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal on Wednesday, Medical Director Xavier Bigard presented the results of a survey of the causes of crashes in the men's and women's WorldTour pelotons, and pointed to some alarming differences between the injuries suffered. The survey began...
September 11, 2026
Americans Love Supplements, but Experts Doubt Their Benefits
A new survey suggests that nearly eight in ten adults in the United States are currently taking at least one dietary supplement, including one in three people who are using protein powders, bars and drinks. The survey, conducted by Pew Research Center, was small. But it suggests that supplements, long...
