Table 1

Population demographics for United Kingdom adventure racing athletes

VariableAll athletesAdvancedIntermediateBeginner
Values are mean (SD) and range, or n (%).
*p<0.05, advanced v beginner.
F, female; M, male.
Age (years)33.9 (7.3) (20 to 62)36.6 (7.4) (24 to 54)*33.6 (7.4) (20 to 62)32.7 (6.3) (23 to 54)*
Mass (kg)72.8 (9.6) (49 to 107)72.3 (9.2) (52 to 95)72.9 (9.2) (49 to 96)72.9 (10.7) (50 to 107)
Height (m)1.77 (0.07) (147 to 193)1.76 (0.04) (147 to 193)1.77 (0.07) (149 to 191)1.78 (0.09) (147 to 191)
Sex172 M (76%)32 M (82%)101 M (76%)39 M (72%)
54 F (24%)7 F (18%)32 F (24%)15 F (28%)