The Weight Factor: How Height, Weight, and Body Composition Impact Marathon Performance

The Weight Factor: How Height, Weight, and Body Composition Impact Marathon Performance

Watch any major marathon, and you’ll likely notice the distinct physique of the front-runners. Elite marathoners often appear strikingly lean, sometimes possessing a smaller frame compared to athletes in other disciplines. This naturally leads to questions: How much do these physical attributes – specifically height and weight – truly influence a runner’s ability to conquer … Read more