This is something that may bring out a whirlwind of feelings and aggravation. However, what is your thoughts? Will women ever outrun men?I know my thoughts:
I have seen many women pass me.... and never look back :)
For decades, running enthusiasts have speculated that women were better suited for distance running than men because of their higher body-fat ratios — hence a greater emergency fuel store. A look at marathon times between men and women appears to bolster the theory. As more and more women have taken up distance running, the gap between the world's best men's marathon time and the world's best women's time has steadily narrowed. Tim Noakes, professor of exercise and sports science at the University of Cape Town, explains surprising recent findings about a popular athletic debate. read more
Tim Wilson - blog.262quest.com
The first time I read the title of this post, I read it as "me" instead of "men" -- that *definitely* would have generated comments too ;) I'll leave the speculation of the study to real scientists though!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I have my doubts myself.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting topic. The gap is closing some. We'll have to just wait & see on this one! I'm not ready to commit to an answer either way. I'd love to hope that it's possible. ;-)
ReplyDeletehmmmm, funny how the perspective is different... :)
ReplyDeleteSince I am a woman, and I know what I can do, it's unlikely that I will ever outrun a man. The article says you must compare body weights at the elite level and therefore men will be faster.
ReplyDeleteWhy do we have to compare to men? Why can't the women just run fast and be compared to other women?
Can't recall the name, but isn't there a woman who runs Ultras that is faster than a LOT of the men?
Ha...being passed by a woman is called being "chicked".
ReplyDeleteHappens to me all the time :)
Ha...being passed by a woman is called being "chicked".
ReplyDeleteHappens to me all the time :)
Since I am a woman, and I know what I can do, it's unlikely that I will ever outrun a man. The article says you must compare body weights at the elite level and therefore men will be faster.
ReplyDeleteWhy do we have to compare to men? Why can't the women just run fast and be compared to other women?
Can't recall the name, but isn't there a woman who runs Ultras that is faster than a LOT of the men?