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Optimizing Marathon Performance by Mitigating 'Hitting the Wall'

The phenomenon of 'hitting the wall' during marathons, where runners experience a sudden and severe decline in performance, is a significant challenge. Data from 873,000 Berlin marathon runners shows that men are twice as likely to experience this issue. Understanding and addressing the underlying causes, particularly the sex differences in marathon pacing, could help improve marathon outcomes.

Science, Biology, Physiology