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...

March 5, 2024

Running performance helped by mathematical research

A new mathematical model has shown, with great precision, the impact that physiological and psychological parameters have on running performance and provides tips for optimised training. The model grew out of research conducted by a French-British team including two CNRS researchers , the results of which will appear on March 5th...

February 28, 2024

Asics Explores Link Between Women’s Exercise Levels and Mental Wellbeing in New Study

Asics has released the results of a new global study on the gender exercise gap, which aims to explore women’s exercise levels and their mental wellbeing. Commissioned by Asics and independently led by Dr. Dee Dlugonski, assistant professor at Sports Medicine Research Institute at the University of Kentucky, and Brendon Stubbs, associate professor...

February 21, 2024

This Is Your Endurance on Cannabis

As marijuana laws have been loosened in jurisdictions around the world, there’s been lots of discussion and debate about whether it’s a performance-enhancer. It is still a banned substance for athletes, but new research is chipping away at the idea that it makes you faster. Outside

February 20, 2024

Why Runners Should Drink Pickle Juice

A number of studies have confirmed that pickle brine might be more effective than sports drinks at treating muscle cramps. One study from the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science at North Dakota State University found that athletes who drank the brine noticed the cramps were gone within 85...

February 18, 2024

Cranberries may boost running performance, Canadian study reveals

Beyond their reputation as a Thanksgiving side dish, cranberries are emerging as potential game-changers for athletes seeking a performance boost. A recent study out of Montreal’s Concordia University delved into the impact of cranberry extract on runners’ time-trial performance and lactate response after exercise, with exciting results. Here’s what you...

February 14, 2024

Research: Tai chi may be better at reducing blood pressure than aerobic exercise

A new study finds that tai chi is better than conventional aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with prehypertension. Tai chi is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts, and it's known to increase flexibility and improve balance. New research suggests it may be better than more...

February 6, 2024

BibBoards Partners with Eager to Run in Record-Breaking 5K Challenge

San Ramon, CA 2/6/2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibBoards, the innovators in race bib fasteners, is proud to announce its partnership with Eager 2 Run for the upcoming world record attempt in the 5K walk/run event. The ambitious challenge aims to break the previous record of 19,862 participants, setting a new...

January 30, 2024

Your Brain Doesn’t Want You to Exercise

If the benefits of physical activity were distilled into a pill, everyone would be on it. Studies show that moving improves nearly every aspect of health: boosting sleep, strength, and mental well-being while slashing the risk of chronic conditions and premature death. What’s more, studies show that exercise has a...