The Endurance Advantage: Why Women Are Closing the Gap The notion that women have an inherent advantage in endurance activities may seem radical, but recent records and achievements by female athletes have sparked debate about their suitability for long distance running.
One of the most compelling examples is Rachel Entrekin's new course record at the Montane Summer Spine Race last summer.
Entrekin's achievement was not an isolated incident; several other women have broken records and competed with men in ultrarunning events, raising questions about what might be driving this trend.