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The Path We Run

A Personal History of Women’s Ultrarunning

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The Path We Run

By: Jen Benson
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 The longer the distance run, the more women have an edge over their male competitors. Yet, the longer the distance, the less likely women are to start the race.

In this engrossing personal account, writer and sport scientist Jen Benson looks at the science and hidden history of ultramarathon running, and details her own attempts to finish a 100-mile race.

Jen lays bare the intensity, unexpected humour, and profound personal sacrifices that define the world of ultra-running, and delves into the fascinating science of ultra-endurance performance. Interweaved with this are the untold stories of trailblazing women from the last four decades, including Jasmin Paris, the first female finisher of the Barkley Marathons; Eleanor Robinson, the first woman to complete the 153-mile Spartathlon race; and Courtney Dauwalter, widely regarded as the greatest female ultra-runner of all time.

A testament to the feats of women that challenge the very limits of human capability, this is the remarkable sporting history of extreme performance hitherto untold.©2024 Jen Benson (P)2024 Octopus Publishing Group Extreme Sports Running & Jogging Sports
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Overcoming extraordinary obstacles, physical emotional and psychological.

The narrative style which easily transports one on missions impossible and extraordinary. Absolutely Brilliant read

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Interssting and Relatable

I very muuch enjoyed Jen's account of her running journey towards 100 miles. She's not afraid to put her struggles and mental doubts out there and it makes the story more human. Very well narrated.

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