{"id":75353,"date":"2024-12-30T00:47:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T05:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.edu\/?p=75353"},"modified":"2024-12-30T00:47:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T05:47:33","slug":"the-longer-the-race-the-closer-it-gets-women-are-closing-in-on-men-when-it-comes-to-ultra-endurance-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.edu\/the-longer-the-race-the-closer-it-gets-women-are-closing-in-on-men-when-it-comes-to-ultra-endurance-events\/","title":{"rendered":"The longer the race, the closer it gets: women are closing in on men when it comes to ultra-endurance events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ultraedurance.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"510\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-75354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ultraedurance.jpg 680w, https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ultraedurance-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><br \/>\nMen are dominant at most athletic events but ultra-endurance sports (exercising for six hours or more) represent a unique domain where the performance gap between men and women is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ntnuopen.ntnu.no\/ntnu-xmlui\/bitstream\/handle\/11250\/3076334\/no.ntnu:inspera:146716277:148837575.pdf?sequence=1\">narrowing significantly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In traditional endurance events like marathons, men consistently outperform women by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1249\/MSS.0000000000000432\">about 10%<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, in ultra-distance competitions this disparity can be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/16\/13\/2377\">as small as 4%<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20240731-the-sports-where-women-outperform-men\">women have even outpaced men<\/a>.<br \/>\n<center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tara Dower Makes History as the Fastest Person ever recorded running the Appalachian Trail <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cZcgvuWkYi\">pic.twitter.com\/cZcgvuWkYi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Interesting As Fuck (@interesting_aIl) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/interesting_aIl\/status\/1841501428755386674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p>What explains this shift? The answer lies in a combination of physiology, metabolism and strategy.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fatigue resistance: an advantage for women<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Women\u2019s muscle composition is optimised for endurance. They have a higher proportion of type I (slow-twitch)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amu.hal.science\/hal-03991648\/document\">muscle fibres<\/a>, which are more efficient and resistant to fatigue during prolonged activity compared to type II (fast-twitch) fibres.<\/p>\n<p>This gives women an edge in maintaining muscle function during prolonged activities, reducing the risk of muscle failure as events progress.<\/p>\n<p>Women can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/apha.12234\">also experience<\/a>\u00a0less neuromuscular fatigue and accumulate fewer anaerobic by-products (lactate and hydrogen ions) during sustained effort. While lactate itself doesn\u2019t cause muscle fatigue, the accumulation of hydrogen ions\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/physiologyonline.2002.17.1.17#:%7E:text=Since%20lactic%20acid%20is%20a,cause%20of%20skeletal%20muscle%20fatigue.\">can contribute to the sensation of fatigue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Even womens\u2019\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1569904817302379?via%3Dihub\">respiratory muscles<\/a>\u00a0like the diaphragm experience less fatigue than men.<\/p>\n<p>Men still have an edge in shorter, more intense events due to their greater muscle mass and higher\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amu.hal.science\/hal-03991648\/document\">aerobic capacity<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 factors that contribute to better performances in marathons and shorter distances.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the metabolic advantages women display in ultra-endurance sports are narrowing this gap as events lengthen.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A metabolic edge<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Ultra-endurance events rely heavily on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/oxidative-metabolism\">oxidative metabolism<\/a>, which uses both carbohydrates and fats as fuel.<\/p>\n<p>Women are more efficient in this regard, exhibiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/japplphysiol.00706.2001?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&amp;url_ver=Z39.88-2003&amp;rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org\">up to 56% higher fat oxidation rates than men<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4042659\/\">Estrogen<\/a>, a predominant hormone in women, enhances fat metabolism and promotes glycogen conservation, which refers to the body\u2019s ability to save or preserve glycogen (a stored form of sugar in muscles and the liver) for use during physical activity.<\/p>\n<p>This is important because glycogen is the body\u2019s preferred fuel source for exercise. By conserving it, the body can use fat as an alternative energy source, allowing glycogen to last longer and helping improve endurance.<\/p>\n<p>During ultra-endurance events, these benefits become increasingly important as the body shifts from carbohydrate-based energy to fat utilisation.<\/p>\n<p>Estrogen also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0960076019301852\">helps reduce inflammation and muscle damage<\/a>, allowing women to recover more quickly during prolonged exertion.<\/p>\n<p>While men generally benefit from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/18\/19\/10403\">higher levels of testosterone<\/a>, which enhances muscle mass and strength, these attributes are less crucial in ultra-endurance events compared to anaerobic or power-based sports.<\/p>\n<p>In long-duration races, women\u2019s hormonal profile may better support sustained energy use and resilience, allowing them to compete more closely with men.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these advantages, the hormonal fluctuations women experience, particularly during menstrual cycles or hormonal shifts related to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/run.outsideonline.com\/nutrition-and-health\/womens-health\/menopause\/could-hormone-therapy-be-the-right-solution-for-menopausal-masters-runners\/\">menopause<\/a>, can present additional challenges in endurance events.<\/p>\n<p>Managing these factors effectively will be crucial as women continue to push the boundaries in ultra-endurance sports.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Body composition and performance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Women\u2019s higher fat mass, often viewed as a disadvantage in traditional endurance sports, may offer benefits in certain ultra-endurance events like swimming. This is because more body fat can enhance thermoregulation by conserving heat in cold water, enabling women to maintain performance during prolonged exposure to challenging conditions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.humankinetics.com\/view\/journals\/ijspp\/13\/1\/article-p2.xml\">Increased buoyancy<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/0021929088901492?via%3Dihub\">reduced drag<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1152\/jappl.1977.43.3.475\">smaller body sizes and shorter lower limbs<\/a>\u00a0are also advantageous for women. This can allow for smoother and more energy-efficient movement through the water.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Psychological resilience<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Ultra-endurance events test not only physical stamina but also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2020\/jan\/03\/female-ultra-athletes-leading-field-women-less-ego\">mental toughness<\/a>. In this area, women often shine.<\/p>\n<p>Research in sports psychology highlights women\u2019s superior ability to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3690315\/#:%7E:text=Studies%20of%20experimentally%20induced%20pain,sex%20differences%20varies%20across%20studies.\">modulate pain sensitivity<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aoj.amegroups.org\/article\/view\/5945\/html\">maintain focus, and stay motivated<\/a>\u00a0during lengthy and gruelling competitions.<\/p>\n<p>Emotional\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/18\/5\/2704\">resilience<\/a>, a trait linked to women\u2019s coping mechanisms, plays a crucial role in overcoming the psychological challenges in ultra-endurance sports.<\/p>\n<p>Anecdotal evidence and race outcomes demonstrate women\u2019s ability to remain mentally composed, even under extreme fatigue, which allows them to push through the later stages of competition.<\/p>\n<p>Although men still hold records in many ultra-endurance events,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2024\/10\/21\/lael-wilcox-and-the-power-of-womens-endurance\/\">women\u2019s psychological strength<\/a>\u00a0may be helping to close the gap.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Smarter pacing and decision-making<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Pacing is crucial in ultra-endurance sports.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1080\/17461391.2015.1041061\">Women often excel<\/a>\u00a0in this area, too.<\/p>\n<p>Studies show women adopt more conservative and consistent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sapiens.org\/biology\/female-male-athletes-differences\/\">pacing strategies<\/a>\u00a0compared to men, who are more likely to start strong but risk burnout as the race progresses.<\/p>\n<p>This difference may be partly physiological but also psychological.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0306453010000958?via%3Dihub\">Testosterone, linked to risk-taking behaviour<\/a>, may influence men to adopt overly aggressive strategies. In contrast, women\u2019s more cautious and consistent pacing minimises energy wastage and optimises long-term performance.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, men still tend to achieve faster overall times in shorter endurance events, thanks to their higher\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/fulltext\/2015\/05000\/performance_and_age_of_the_fastest_female_and_male.4.aspx\">peak speed<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.humankinetics.com\/view\/journals\/ijspp\/13\/6\/article-p678.xml\">power<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In ultra-endurance though, where pacing strategy often influences outcomes, women continue to close the gap as they refine their approaches and gain more competitive opportunities.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9uxwcYNwnW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9uxwcYNwnW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Asker Jeukendrup (@ajeukendrup)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>The road ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>While men remain the top performers in ultra-endurance events, the gap between genders is much smaller compared to marathons and shorter racing distances.<\/p>\n<p>Women\u2019s ability to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/the-human-body\/women-endurance-sports\">metabolise fat<\/a>\u00a0efficiently, their hormonal advantages, strong psychological resilience and effective pacing strategies are all factors driving this progress.<\/p>\n<p>However, continued advancements are necessary to fully level the playing field. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improved training regimens<\/li>\n<li>targeted research on female athletes<\/li>\n<li>increased participation opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Addressing challenges such as hormonal fluctuations and societal barriers (such as gender\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/womeninsport.org\/sexism-in-sport\/\">stereotypes<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/harpersbazaar.com.au\/gender-bias-sports-coverage\/\">media representation<\/a>) will also be crucial in empowering women to compete at the highest levels.<\/p>\n<p>Ultra-endurance sports are unique in their ability to challenge traditional notions of gendered athletic performance.<\/p>\n<p>While men still hold the edge, women\u2019s rapid progress suggests a future where they may outperform men in extreme endurance events.<\/p>\n<p>For now, they are proving that the longer the race, the closer the competition.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Author Bios:<\/strong> Caitlin Fox-Harding is a Lecturer\/Researcher and Krissy Kendall is a Lecturer of Exercise and Sports Science both at Edith Cowan University<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Men are dominant at most athletic events but ultra-endurance sports (exercising for six hours or more) represent a unique domain where the performance gap between men and women is\u00a0narrowing significantly. 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