hit the wall
phrase
1
: to reach the point of physical exhaustion during strenuous activity
2
: to reach a limiting point or situation at which progress or success ceases
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But pacing alone might not fully explain why women are less likely to hit the wall than men.
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Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
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Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
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“Hit the wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20wall. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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