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.
March 5, 2026
Having a Younger Biological Age Is Linked to Better Brain Health
Looking after your longevity might make you smarter. A preliminary study of over 250,000 people found that having a lower biological age compared to chronological age is associated with decreased risk of stroke and better cognitive performance The longevity movement has changed how we think about aging, as how long you live...
February 27, 2026
Can exercise offset the risks of drinking alcohol?
Over the past year, public health messaging about alcohol has shifted sharply. For decades, many people clung to the idea that a nightly glass of red wine might protect the heart. Now, both the World Health Organization and the U.S. Surgeon General have taken firm stances: no amount of alcohol is risk-free. Yet alcohol...
February 25, 2026
Garmin releases annual inReach SOS message report
OLATHE, Kan.(February 25, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/– Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today released its 2025 inReach® SOS report, highlighting trends involving SOS incident messages reported to the Garmin Response℠ international emergency coordination center during the past calendar year. The report provides insights into the activities of adventurers who found themselves in need...
February 24, 2026
10 Post-Race Food Safety Violations That Could Shut Down Your Event
DeKalb, Ill. (February 24, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Race Director University (RDU) is calling attention to the most dangerous and overlooked food safety violations occurring at post-race refreshment areas across the endurance sports industry. From cut fruit sitting in the sun to ungloved volunteers handling food, these preventable hygiene failures...
February 23, 2026
Stopping Your Meals Just Three Hours Before Bed Can Significantly Boost Heart Health
At 10:30 pm, the kitchen light is still on. A late snack, maybe a scroll through the phone, one more episode before bed—it feels harmless, right? In fact, this has become the normal night routine for many people around the globe, but what they don’t know is that this nightly...
February 18, 2026
Powerhouse athletes are actually prematurely aging their bodies thanks to an extreme exercise: study
They’re running themselves ragged — and possibly fast-tracking Father Time. Ultramarathons are surging in popularity, with more than 100,000 North Americans racing beyond 26.2 miles last year, nearly triple the 35,000 who did so in 2020. But before you lace up your sneakers, here’s the catch: New research suggests that...
February 13, 2026
ShowcasedHonolulu Marathon Generates $532 Million Economic Impact, Supporting Over 5,000 Jobs Across Hawaiʻi
HONOLULU (February 13, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The 2025 Honolulu Marathon generated more than $532 million in total economic output, supported over 5,000 jobs, and produced more than $32 million in state and local tax revenue, according to a newly released Economic Impact Report available at research.honolulumarathon.org. The 2025 event welcomed 42,793 registered...
February 11, 2026
Aerobic Exercise Shows Greatest Potential in Alleviating Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
A groundbreaking comprehensive analysis recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has reinforced the powerful role of exercise in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety. This sweeping umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis synthesized a vast amount of data from numerous prior studies to evaluate the effectiveness of various exercise...
February 10, 2026
Does sexual activity before exercise harm athletic performance?
New research published in the journal Physiology & Behavior provides evidence that sexual activity shortly before high-intensity exercise does not harm athletic performance. The study suggests that masturbation-induced orgasm 30 minutes prior to exertion may actually enhance exercise duration and reaction time. These findings challenge long-standing beliefs regarding the necessity of sexual...
