Could this be what happened to the male runners?

Pace-making needs addressing as it's about more than male runners helping women now.

Last year, she was at the finish line pointing male runners to one side, females to the other.

Yesterday, four male runners insulated her from bumping through the first half of the race.

Sheriff was the first male runner to finish, completing the course in 46:55.

The last time a British male runner completed a 1000 mile race, in under 16 days) was in 1991.

In the 1970's, Pollock tested 25 competitive male runners age 40 to 72.

Reporters and spectators said several leading women had accepted bottles or cups of water during the race from male runners.

Some experienced male runners are also seeking a greater clarification of their terms of success and failure.