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minus-squaresuperkretlinkfedilinkarrow-up7·2 months agoFun fact: ultra-marathons are one of the sports where women have a physical edge over men, on average. I suppose it’s related to lower basal metabolic rate, more body fat percentage, and possibly higher pain tolerance.
minus-squareBuffalobuffalo@lemmy.dbzer0.comlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·2 months agoSomething to do with durability and healing capacity of joint tissues and accompanied structures. My take anyway.
Fun fact: ultra-marathons are one of the sports where women have a physical edge over men, on average.
I suppose it’s related to lower basal metabolic rate, more body fat percentage, and possibly higher pain tolerance.
Something to do with durability and healing capacity of joint tissues and accompanied structures. My take anyway.