The Path She Runs

A Personal History of Women’s Ultrarunning

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The Path She Runs

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

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I love this book because of its humble authentic nature. It is brilliantly written and told.

It cuts all ego and get to the truth that long running is about self mastery and discipline. That’s it…

… almost except her insights into the running scene, camaraderie and the unique experience of a female runner were super insightful. I say this as a man with all the same doubts but as a father the angles were also really helpful.

Thank you