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The Sex Factor: Gender in Triathlon (Preview)
On 06/04/2011 in Triathlon: Motivation
Gender differences matter when it comes to triathlon training, racing or even eating
carbohydrate in endurance sports. Also, women use up more lipids than men do, and so may rely more on them than on carbohydrates as a source of energy – lipids take longer to break down for energy use. These gender differences are associated more with running
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Gender assignment
On 07/03/2004 in forum
Cant get my head around how we assign gender and clothes. Like - Mens socks, womens tights etc etc. Hey loads of us wear 'tights' when we run but, hey, if they were to have feet in them - they're womens tights, and when we get really macho
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The Sex Factor: Gender in Triathlon
On 06/04/2011 in Triathlon: Motivation
Gender differences matter when it comes to triathlon training, racing or even eating
In triathlon men and women race side by side. This wise policy engenders a sense of camaraderie that is one of the most appealing aspects of our sport. But there are certain physical attributes and psychological traits specific to each sex that should not be ignored. We asked...
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Age/gender
On 13/12/2004 in forum
formula to standardise running times?
Anyone know of a way I can compare my times to someone of a different gender and age category?I've seen some club standard thingys which are quite good, but really want to know if there's some formula etc which could be applied (or even better, a
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Mixed-Gender Football ...
On 17/09/2003 in forum
... Is It Likely?!
chaps. Equestrianism is mixed.Is it actually legal to discriminate on the grounds of gender in professional sport, or is it restraint of trade? Presumably the former, but I'm not sure on what grounds when all (most?) other jobs must be open to both
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gender specific shoe
On 05/03/2006 in forum
i am a female, running in new balance 766 mens wide fit at the moment, and find them very hard when striking the pavement.i am looking for a shoe with more cushioning, and have been advised on getting asics 2110. but i seen them describes as gender
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Gender, sport and retailers
On 14/05/2012 in forum
clean and "pretty", the boys are engrossed in something "activey". Don't get me started on gender and marketnig S, I'll be here all night! grrrr. Seems Asda do. I certainly don't look like that woman when I'm out riding. Maybe send them a photo of myself
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Age/Gender related handicaps
On 02/01/2004 in forum
Anyone know where to get info?
I have the task of producing some race results adjusting the times for age/gender. Anyone know where I can find a table of these values? The World Association of Veteran Athletes (WAVA) set the age- and sex-grading standard.There's a calculator
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Age/Gender Rated Scoring
On 08/10/2008 in forum
Does anyone know where I can find info about age and gender rated scoring? I completed my first marathon on the weekend and was really chuffed with my time. A male friend also ran, he is in his fifities and took approx one hour longer than me
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Your experience of running with the other gender
On 30/08/2005 in forum
Help out a journalism student
of your own gender, mixed genders and with your partner. Would anyone like to share his or her experiences here?For me, like a lot of women, I started running on my own following a Race for Life programme. My first RFL was my first experience of running
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