March 30, 2024

Up to one in seven cyclists are neurodivergent – including EF boss Vaughters, who considers it a superpower

Jonathan Vaughters believes that ASD especially is “fairly common in pro cycling.” From his experience, riders from nations where cycling isn’t a mainstream sport have a higher tendency for having a neurodiversity than, French and Italian riders. There are a number of tell-tale signs. Intense focus is one, as is...

March 28, 2024

The Physiology Behind Women Kicking A** at Ultraman Races

When professional triathlete and multi-time iron-distance champion Michelle Vesterby crossed the finish line of Ultraman Arizona in 24:28:06 a couple of weeks ago and became the race’s overall champion, the first man didn’t follow until more than two hours later in 26:57:57. Further, five of the top 10 overall finishers at this year’s Ultraman...

March 27, 2024

How Do Olympic Athletes Sleep?

A new study in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, from sports scientists at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee led by Travis Anderson, dives into the real-world sleep habits of more than 1,600 Olympic and Paralympic athletes. In the lead-up to the Tokyo Games in 2021, they filled out...

March 26, 2024

Regular exercise is associated with less insomnia, study shows

“Physically active people have a lower risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep duration, both long and short,” said lead study author Dr. Erla Björnsdóttir, sleep expert and part time teacher and researcher at Reykjavik University. The study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Open looked at data from more than...

March 20, 2024

World Happiness Report 2024

In this World Happiness Report, the focus is on the happiness of people at different stages of life. In the seven ages of man in Shakespeare’s As You Like It, the later stages of life are portrayed as deeply depressing. But happiness research shows a more nuanced picture, and one...

March 20, 2024

Report: Retail Traffic Trends at Nike and Lululemon Ahead of Earnings

With less than 24 hours before Nike and Lululemon report their most recent quarterly results to the market, a recent report from Placer.ai appears to be rather timely as brands, retailers, investors and consumers look for the bigger picture around the results after the market closes on Thursday afternoon. The...

March 14, 2024

Has Triathlon Broken Its Obsession With Iron-Distance Racing?

Before we trigger short-course devotees, there is no need for a spoiler alert. The spellbindingly obvious answer to this is, “Yes.” If you do triathlon – any triathlon, of any distance – you’re a triathlete. Just ask 2008 Olympic champion Emma Frodeno (née Snowsill), the great Aussie being evidence of...

March 8, 2024

RunSignup Publishes March US Race Registration Market Analysis

Moorestown, NJ- March 8, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for the endurance race industry, continues its tradition of publishing its market analysis on the endurance industry. These reports serve both as a compass for internal evaluations and a valuable resource for the wider endurance...

March 8, 2024

Livermore Valley Half Marathon Champions Sustainability with Recyclable BibBoards Bib Clips

Livermore, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Livermore Valley Half Marathon, known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, has taken a significant step towards an eco-friendly race experience by partnering with BibBoards for pinless bib attachment. This forward-thinking move eliminates the need for traditional safety pins, contributing to a cleaner...

March 7, 2024

Has Pro Cycling Maxed-out on Caffeine?

Riders have been slamming espresso since way before flat whites were a “thing” in the chase for caffeine’s benefits on perceived effort, muscle pain, and mental acuity. “Caffeine has consistently been shown to improve endurance by 2-4 percent across dozens of studies using doses of 3-6 mg/kg body mass,” read a...