Male marathoners might be twice as likely to ‘hit the wall’ as women—the reason why might surprise you

Running a marathon is hard work; the miles don’t get easier as they tick by. Among a runner’s worst fears is a phenomenon known as “hitting the wall” or “bonking,” which happens when the body’s glycogen stores become depleted. This leaves the runner feeling overwhelming fatigue, exhaustion and an inability to keep pace. But new research this week suggests that men may be significantly more likely to bonk than women. In a study published on Thursday in Scientific Reports, scientists wanted to...