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Don’t think you could ever run a marathon? Worried to push yourself beyond 5k? The research suggests that, as women, we’re better equipped to run longer distances.
One of the most unfair aspects of life has to be that most men, however badly or infrequently they train, will usually be stronger and faster than us. Even if we do our hill sprints and strength training, they’ll usually be able to run a faster 5k.
Despite my own boyfriend being less experienced and hampered by a bad back, he’ll consistently outrun me during sprints, 5k and 10k sessions. When we run longer distances, however, I’m usually the one out front – and finishing with energy to spare.
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