Table 1.
Comparison of anthropometric and training characteristics between men and women
| Men (n = 147) | Women (n = 83) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 40.2 ± 10.1 | 38.3 ± 9.2 |
| Body mass (kg) | 75.8 ± 8.6 | 60.1 ± 7.8*** |
| Body height (m) | 1.79 ± 0.06 | 1.66 ± 0.06*** |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.3 ± 2.2 | 21.7 ± 2.3*** |
| Skinfold chest (mm) | 9.4 ± 4.2 | 8.5 ± 4.5 |
| Skinfold midaxillary (mm) | 10.6 ± 4.3 | 10.4 ± 4.5 |
| Skinfold triceps (mm) | 8.6 ± 2.8 | 13.5 ± 4.3*** |
| Skinfold subscapular (mm) | 11.3 ± 4.3 | 10.5 ± 4.5* |
| Skinfold abdomen (mm) | 18.8 ± 9.1 | 16.9 ± 6.5 |
| Skinfold suprailiac (mm) | 20.8 ± 9.4 | 20.7 ± 8.3 |
| Skinfold thigh (mm) | 13.7 ± 6.1 | 26.4 ± 9.4*** |
| Skinfold calf (mm) | 6.7 ± 2.7 | 10.3 ± 4.8*** |
| Sum of 8 skin-folds (mm) | 99.9 ± 35.6 | 117.3 ± 38.3*** |
| Percent body fat (%) | 17.5 ± 4.6 | 28.4 ± 5.3*** |
| Years as active runner (y) | 7.9 ± 8.0 | 6.1 ± 5.0 |
| Weekly running kilometres (km) | 33.7 ± 20.5 | 33.5 ± 17.0 |
| Minimal weekly running distance (km) | 16.2 ± 13.5 | 15.5 ± 10.1 |
| Maximal weekly running distance (km) | 45.2 ± 29.1 | 41.6 ± 18.5 |
| Weekly running hours (h) | 3.9 ± 2.0 | 3.6 ± 1.8 |
| Number of running training units (n) | 3.1 ± 1.3 | 3.0 ± 1.0 |
| Distance per running training unit (km) | 11.3 ± 3.2 | 10.4 ± 2.9 |
| Duration per running training unit (min) | 63.0 ± 16.5 | 63.5 ± 16.0 |
| Speed during running training units (km/h) | 10.8 ± 1.5 | 9.8 ± 1.5** |
| Number of completed half-marathons (n) | 6 ± 7 (n = 122) | 5 ± 2 (n = 43)* |
| Personal best time (min) | 102 ± 17 | 115 ± 21** |
Results are presented as mean ± SD. * = p < 0.05, ** = p < 0.01, *** = p < 0.001.