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.
August 5, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Releases July Numbers to Build an Understanding of the Impact of COVID-19
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup|GiveSignup released their July numbers showing that their volume of registrations and transactions is down 27-30% compared to July 2019, but that donation volume is up 90% compared to the same month. The report is one in a series of reports released since March 2020 to evaluate...
July 23, 2020
Majority Of Americans Don’t Plan To Renew Gym Memberships Post-COVID-19
According to a survey from TD Ameritrade, 59% of Americans don’t plan to renew their gym memberships after the pandemic is over. As reported by CNBC, the survey showed 56% of those surveyed indicated that the pandemic helped them find “more affordable” ways to get exercise and live a healthier...
July 17, 2020
Brooks Panel Sees Soul Runners Making Running Stickier
The recent surge in running activity across the U.S. is driven by runners seeking stress relief after their lives were jolted by COVID-19. Fortunately, this new group of “soul runners” is expected to be more dedicated, making running a continuous part of their lives. Read more on SGBMedia.
July 16, 2020
A New Theory on Exercise’s Anti-Cancer Effect
The ability to sustain a high rate of energy burn for a prolonged period of time may help ward off cancer, according to a new study. Read more on Outside.
July 14, 2020
Behind J&A Racing’s Virtual Experience That Became an Overnight Success Through haku
In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, J&A Racing, a locally owned running event organization based in Virginia Beach, faced a challenge. After their spring in-person events were canceled, J&A Racing had to think quickly on how they’d be able to create a new revenue stream for their organization....
July 9, 2020
The athlete’s guide to boosting iron
The endurance athlete’s equivalent of “the dog ate my homework” is “I think my iron levels are low.” Three new studies explore iron patches, injections, and dose frequency. Read more on Outside.
June 23, 2020
Runner’s High: Can Cannabis Help Runners?
As cannabis becomes destigmatized for legitimate medical treatment, it’s worth exploring whether runners can reap any benefit from a plant that has been hailed as a remedy for ailments. And, if marijuana can indeed help runners, how can those potential benefits be received safely? Here's the science on how weed may...
June 23, 2020
Research Reveals a Link Between a Higher Income and Exercise
Having a goal - like improving health and fitness - and seeing the results is both fun and motivating, naturally inspiring one to make other improvements in their personal and professional life. Read more on inc.
June 22, 2020
A big data approach to predicting your marathon pace
A new study uses the training data you upload to sites like Strava to estimate the "critical speed" that determines your race performance. Read more on Outside.
June 15, 2020
The Psychology of Racing Alone
Time trials and virtual races present unique challenges and require new psychological tactics. Here's how to mentally master them on PodiumRunner.
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