Ultra Women

For a long time, I’ve wanted to understand why women are having such success in ultra distances and this book did a superb job of explaining it all. It was a joy to read from start to finish, beautifully written and incredibly engaging. A masterful work that will challenge your views on the physical capabilities of all women. The must-read sports book of 2025. – Sue Anstiss, author of Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport

Phenomenal. The first time these iconic stories have been brought together in one book, really helping us to understand the history of women’s endurance sport and what it means about the strength of women and our ability to do incredible things despite the barriers that have been put in our way – Sophie Power, ultrarunner

Ultra Women is an important and timely re-examination of the role and performance of women in endurance sport, through history, through science and through some incredible and inspiring stories. I was gripped, amazed – and most importantly – enlightened. – Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the Kenyans

This is the book we’ve been waiting for. A timely acknowledgement of the challenges faced by women in the world of ultra events and a celebration of their trailblazing, record-breaking successes. It will change your perspective on what endurance means. – Helen Mort, runner and author, A Line Above the Sky

A fascinating exploration of female ultra-distance sporting achievement – and a fitting tribute to those pioneers who blazed a trail for us all to follow. Jasmin Paris, ultrarunner

A triumph! A page-turning tribute to female ultra-runners everywhere. Move over Born to Run – this insight into the world of the world's toughest races and the incredible women who run them is spine-tingling stuff. Lisa Jackson, author Your Pace or Mine?

A fascinating look at the stories and science of female endurance….celebratory and inspirational. I’m signing up for my next ultra right now! – Jackie Kabler, author and book club founder

A nuanced look at a complex topic, showing that there is nothing that can predict what an individual is capable of in ultras. Our potential is not defined by our sex – as many ultra women have shown in recent years. – John Kelly, multiple Barkley Marathons finisher

A captivating insight into a fascinating subject which celebrates the exceptional power of female endurance.– Damian Hall, Spine Race winner, ultra marathon coach and author of We Can't Run Away From This