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J Richard Coast1, Jennifer S Blevins, Brian A Wilson

  • 1Department of Exercise Science, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-5092, USA.

Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology = Revue Canadienne De Physiologie Appliquee
|April 6, 2004
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Gender differences in running speed increase with distance, with men running faster in longer ultramarathon events. This challenges the idea that these differences disappear at extreme running distances.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Human Performance
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Theorists suggest gender differences in running diminish at extreme distances like ultramarathons.
  • This is based on fuel utilization, muscle damage, and historical performance trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of running distance on gender performance differences.
  • To analyze world best times to assess relative male and female running potential across various distances.

Main Methods:

  • Compared world best running performances from 100 m to 200 km (as of December 2002).
  • Utilized t-tests for speed differences and regression analysis for percentage differences across distances.

Main Results:

  • Men were, on average, 12.4% faster than women across all tested distances.

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  • A significant trend showed that speed differences between genders increased with longer running distances.

    • Conclusions:

    • Contrary to some theories, gender speed differences in running appear to widen with increasing distance.
    • Factors like reduced female participation in ultra-distances and feeding strategies may influence these findings.