On September 21, Dower became the fastest person in history to complete the Appalachian Trail, a 2,189-mile path through the eastern United States.
  • superkret@feddit.org
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    2 months ago

    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.