![]() In reference to the massive workouts of Kenyan runners, Tilbury-Davis says people are mistaken if they believe that high volume is the sole reason for their success. Anecdotally, I would say people are more open to the idea that less can be more, in terms of volume, if that’s what their bodies dictate.” “They understand what their bodies need or don’t need in terms of the run. “Many of the women in this group come from very successful track backgrounds,” Zelazo says. RELATED: Tamara Jewett Is Becoming the Most Feared Runner in Triathlon In fact, she started training for triathlon as a way to limit her run mileage. Although she comes from a track and field background, she suffered injuries that often kept her sidelined. Tamara Jewett’s best half marathon came at Oceanside 70.3 this year. Sometimes, she’s doing this when working on longer distances, but mainly she’s doing 40-45 km per week.” ![]() “For Anne, 70-75 kilometers per week is really high volume, but this is more the exception. When talking about high volume, Lorang says you first have to define that that really means. “It’s about the right amount of quality at the right time and training consistently. “Ashleigh is neither high volume nor high intensity,” Tilbury-Davis says. Is it high volume with low intensity? Low volume with high intensity? But all three coaches are quick to dispel the notion of a silver bullet. You might wonder if there’s some magical formula that has led the success of these fast running females. (Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) The “magic formula” This current group of fast-running women is raising the standard and eroding the gender gap to be sure.” Ashleigh Gentle is one of the fastest triathlon runners today. Their respect for each other as competitors and change-makers is community-building. “I think it’s a combination of things, but partly because women in the sport are seeing what’s possible and together continuing to push the boundaries. “The depth of talent right now is incredible,” Zelazo says. ![]() So how did we get from there to here, and what can we all learn from the fleet-footed females of triathlon? We chatted with three of the coaches behind some of the top runners: Suzanne Zelazo (Tamara Jewett), Dan Lorang (Anne Haug), and David Tilbury-Davis (Ashleigh Gentle) to find out more. For proof, take a look at recent performances like Tamara Jewett’s 1:13:00 half-marathon at Oceanside 70.3, or Chelsea Sodaro’s 2:51:45 marathon last year in Kona. Since then, women only have gotten faster, and now we’ve entered a golden age for women’s running in our sport. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Īt the 1987 Ironman World Championships, Erin Baker became the first woman to run the entirety of an Ironman marathon without walk breaks, shattering the previously-held run course and overall Kona records and taking women’s professional triathlon to a new level.
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