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Can you run as fast as The Flash?

Mysteries of Science

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The Effect of Energy Efficiency on Running Speed

New research finds that all humans have a natural speed limit when they run. Natural speed limit is determined by what's the most energy efficient for each individual, says Jennifer Hicks of Stanford University. We used data from a wearable device to see how do people run when they're training out in the world.

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