Do Ultramarathons Affect Males and Females Differently? | Koopcast Episode 135

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Episode overview:

Do ultramarathons affects males and females differently? How does this impact performance and training. This episode of the KoopCast explores that question with Nick Tiller PhD and coach Corrine Malcolm. We use Nick’s recent paper ‘Sex specific physiologic responses to ultramarathon.’

Episode highlights:

(22:16) Sex-specific deterioration post-race: lung diffusion capacity and pulmonary edema, clinical significance and performative significance

(31:03) The physiology behind sex-specific differences: women are more fatigue resistant to muscle damage, research required to understand cardiopulmonary differences

(43:09) Implications for athletes and coaches: respiratory issues in athletes during long duration race events and caution against racing frequently

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