ultramarathons

As running races get longer, the gap between male and female competitors seems to close. Tim Harford and Lucy Proctor investigate the claim that when the race is 195 miles long, women overtake men to become the fastest runners. Presenter: Tim Harford Reporter: Lucy Proctor Producers: Nathan Gower and Debbie Richford Production Co-ordinator: Katie Morrison Series Producer: Tom Colls Sound Mix: Neil Churchill Editor: Richard Vadon

(Image:Male and female running together up a mountain trail. Credit: nattrass via Getty)

Episode 417 - Stop playing small, we all have so much more than we allow ourselves to show to this world. In this episode, I talk the one person who I feel is the closest thing to a superhuman. I believe that once you hear his story that you will be inspired to do more with yourself as well!