Title
Speed is Relative (Human and Animal Running Speeds): Are You a Cheetah, a Chicken, or a Snail?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-16-2013
Keywords
Running Speeds, Humans, Animals
Abstract
To put matters in perspective, running speeds for humans and other land animals are compared over various distances. Humans compare quite favorably over longer distances with many species. Both fast and slow human runners can benefit from comparing their individual times in races with other species.
Recommended Citation
Buckley, Chad E., "Speed is Relative (Human and Animal Running Speeds): Are You a Cheetah, a Chicken, or a Snail?" (2013). Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library. 46.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/fpml/46