A gripping, behind-the-scenes journey into the high-stakes world of female endurance, where athletes race across deserts, over mountains, and through the night for up to 200 miles at a time. Blending intimate profiles with cutting-edge science, Ultra Women reveals how women runners, swimmers and cyclists are smashing records, shattering stereotypes and redefining what “strong” looks like at every stage and age of life.
Lily Canter is a freelance running, fitness and adventure travel journalist writing for Runner’s World, Live for the Outdoors, Women’s Health, The Guardian and Metro. She is an England Athletics running coach and founder of women’s only club Great Bowden Runners. She loves to spend her spare time competing in ultra marathons and canicrossing with her dog.
Emma Wilkinson is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in medicine, science and health. She has written for the Sunday Times, BBC, Pulse, the BMJ and Lancet, among others. Emma lives in Sheffield and runs up hills for fun.
