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TIL that as you increase your walking speed there is a point where walking any faster would take more energy than running (theconversation.com)
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Walking takes energy. Walking fast takes more energy. At what point does it take more energy to run rather than try to walk fast?

Walking and running are distinct by whether or not both your feet leave the ground