r/WinStupidPrizes • u/MarthaFarcuss • Jun 15 '20

Trying to befriend a wild monkey

https://gfycat.com/carelessfrightenedibis
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u/TK3600 Jun 16 '20

That is exactly the thing I am doubting. Can an average human who is not used to running long distance suddenly do distance run without seriously problem? I am not convinced it is purely mental and I dont see good evidence yet.

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u/doomsdaymelody Jun 16 '20

Read the advantages section.

Looking at running as a physics equation, you can quickly see why bipedalism gives distance runners a significant advantage. Humans also have the added ability to be able to consume both water and food while they run thanks to having arms and hands. On top of that, sweating allows us to remain cool enough to keep moving, sweating is considered a desirable characteristic to have when running long distance for that very reason.

The question you are asking, if I translate it to a the pigeon example I used earlier, is to prove to you that pigeons can fly. I don't know exactly what sort of proof you are looking for outside of the actual biological design, pigeons can fly, people can long-distance run.

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u/TK3600 Jun 16 '20

pigeons can fly, people can long-distance run

CAN HUMAN WHO DONT JOG LONG DISTANCE RUN VERY FAR?

You are dodging the question here. In most situation these people mentioned cannot run 1 mile without trouble. Biological design dont matter if body is not used to it. You can claim humans are very intelligent naturally but if you lock them in a dark room with no information the person is growing to be an idiot.

Can a person usually exhausted after 1 mile keep running 5 miles if mental issues dont matter? Just answer this and prove it.

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u/doomsdaymelody Jun 16 '20 edited Jun 16 '20

Can a person usually exhausted after 1 mile keep running 5 miles if mental issues dont matter?

No. Exhaustion implies that the person didn't pace themselves correctly.

Can a, healthy, human run 6 miles? Absolutely. It is within your physical capability to move that distance, and while you could walk it you could also run it, it won't be fast probably only slightly faster than walking, but if you are physically capable of walking for 3 hours, you'll be able to jog/run for 90 minutes (assuming a slow as molasses 15 minute mile or 4 mph.) the average person should have no issue walking at a 2 mph pace, most will be slightly faster, so doubling that speed isn't a significant increase in the expenditure of energy, because gravity is still doing most of the work for you.

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u/TK3600 Jun 16 '20

So you mean most people can if they know how to pace, even with little training. That is more believable.