Re:We Evolved to Run But We're Doing It Wrong
by maxmcorp on Monday July 31, 2017 @07:03AM
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Yes, but it is all just speculation. And when you compare it to how poorly our bodies handles running now I would say it is a weak argument.
Also the "we can run the prey tired" argument clashes with the observations of hunter gatherers where large animals plays a very small role in day to day diet.
Also there is a very large opportunity cost for running after large pray.
Imagine 5-10 hunters running after a big pray, and not catching it. Now they have been running a half marathon. They might be far from water. They have expended a lot of energy and will be hungry and tired and will have to walk home to camp. With nothing to eat.
I think there is a good reason that hunting aminal usually just sprints for short durations. The other approach is simply too risky.
Also the "we can run the prey tired" argument clashes with the observations of hunter gatherers where large animals plays a very small role in day to day diet.
Also there is a very large opportunity cost for running after large pray.
Imagine 5-10 hunters running after a big pray, and not catching it. Now they have been running a half marathon. They might be far from water. They have expended a lot of energy and will be hungry and tired and will have to walk home to camp. With nothing to eat.
I think there is a good reason that hunting aminal usually just sprints for short durations. The other approach is simply too risky.
Nope. Walking it is.