Table 1.
Average running speed (km/h) of men and women running 100-km ultra-marathons by age group. Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (SD). The p-value displayed refers to post hoc analysis to detect between-group differences.
| Age Group (Years) | Men Running Speed (km/h) | Women Running Speed (km/h) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–29 | 6.0 ± 1.6 | 5.9 ± 1.9 | 0.360 |
| 30–39 | 7.2 ± 2.3 | 6.8 ± 2.3 | <0.001 |
| 40–49 | 7.8 ± 2.4 | 7.3 ± 2.3 | <0.001 |
| 50–59 | 7.9 ± 2.1 | 7.4 ± 2.0 | <0.001 |
| 60–69 | 7.7 ± 1.7 | 7.2 ± 1.6 | <0.001 |
| 70–79 | 7.3 ± 1.4 | 6.9 ± 1.4 | <0.001 |
| 80–89 | 6.5 ± 1.3 | 6.0 ± 1.0 | <0.001 |
| 90–99 | 5.6 ± 1.0 | 5.9 ± 1.0 | 0.568 |