Lily Canter is an ultra runner, journalist, women’s running coach and co-author of Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport. When she is not writing features for Runner’s World, reviewing races for Women’s Running or testing gear for TechRadar she can be found on the Leicestershire trails with her dog Zippy training for her next multi-stage ultra marathon.
In her talk Do women hold an advantage in ultra endurance sport? Lily discusses the findings of two years’ research into female endurance.
She shares the key takeaways derived from interviews with more than 70 elite athletes, historians and scientists whilst researching the book Ultra Women with co-author Emma Wilkinson.
From physiology to psychology to sociology, Lily examines how women are excelling in endurance running, cycling, swimming and adventure racing despite the barriers placed in their way.
Telling the largely unknown stories of staggering female achievement Lily delves into fat stores, muscle makeup, sleep deprivation, pacing and mental resilience and more – with surprising results.
The talk will be followed by an audience Q&A