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.
December 3, 2020
Research suggests that dogs experience runner’s high, just like humans
A study of treadmill-using dogs, ferrets and humans reveals that dogs might feel better after they run. Canadian Running
December 2, 2020
11 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Help Counter the Effects of Sitting
Walking for at least 11 minutes a day could lessen the undesirable health consequences of sitting for hours and hours, according to a new study of the ways in which both inactivity and exercise influence how long we live. Findings reveal that those who were the most sedentary faced a...
November 24, 2020
RunSignup Survey Forecasts a Hybrid Approach to 2021, with In-Person and Virtual Events Expected
RunSignup | GiveSignup, the leading technology provider for US races, released the results of a survey of the endurance industry indicating that both virtual and in-person race elements are expected to important in 2021. The simple survey created a snapshot of revenue and event expectations for the industry in 2020...
November 19, 2020
Japanese study finds 1 case of COVID-19 linked to running
Of the close to 700,000 people involved in 787 races since July, there has only been one reported case of coronavirus. One reported case doesn’t mean there weren’t other cases that went unreported or that were asymptomatic, but the results are still impressive. Canadian Running
November 5, 2020
Study shows running can boost mental acuity
A recent study out of the University of Calgary found that running has cognitive benefits and performing other aerobic exercises on a regular basis for just six months can boost brain function by 5.7%. The study suggests that new runners of all ages should experience at least some improvements after...
November 4, 2020
Weight Training May Help Ease Anxiety
According to a timely new study of anxiety and resistance training, which involved healthy young adults, barbells and lunges, regular weight training substantially reduces anxiety, a finding with particular relevance during these unsettling, bumpy days. Find out how from the New York Times.
November 3, 2020
Big Data Reveals New Marathon Training Approaches
Tracking what successful marathoners actually do reveals new optimal training patterns of hard weeks and easy weeks. Read more on Women’s Running.
October 26, 2020
Women Are Better Runners Than Men [2020 Analysis]
An analysis that covers 2,348,505 marathon results achieved during the 2009-2019 period sought to see the differences in pace throughout a marathon between women and men. The data has shown that women are 18.33% better at keeping an even pace than men. They burn out less in the 2nd half...
October 20, 2020
Impacts of COVID-19 on professional athletes: study by Strava and Stanford University
To better understand the challenges professional athletes have faced, Strava partnered with Stanford University for a study of 131 professional athletes in the US. The new study shows the mental, physical and financial effects the pandemic has had on the athletic community. Check out the results on Endurance.biz.
October 14, 2020
Why Don’t Runners’ Knees Fail More Often?
Biology suggests that decades of running should invariably blow out your knees. Scientists are trying to understand why that doesn’t happen. Find out why in this study on Outside.
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