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Run 100 mph or fly 10 mph

  • run 100 mph

  • fly 10 mph

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edro

edro

Lifer
Apr 5, 2002
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Think of all the shoes you would go through running that fast...ugh.
 
Midwayman

Midwayman

Diamond Member
Jan 28, 2000
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You can get into a hell of a lot of places people don't expect if you can fly. If you wanted to become a robber it would be easy enough to fly up to open windows, or roof tops, etc. Plus it would be super useful for travel in certain circumstances. I wouldn't fly to europe or anything, but you could bypass all sorts of annoying stuff you normally would have to route around.
 
IronWing

IronWing

No Lifer
Jul 20, 2001
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Midwayman said:
You can get into a hell of a lot of places people don't expect if you can fly. If you wanted to become a robber it would be easy enough to fly up to open windows, or roof tops, etc. Plus it would be super useful for travel in certain circumstances. I wouldn't fly to europe or anything, but you could bypass all sorts of annoying stuff you normally would have to route around.
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Flying across the North Atlantic at 10mph <shudder>.


On the other hand, it would still be better than trying to run across it. :p
 
Jeff7

Jeff7

Lifer
Jan 4, 2001
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gorcorps said:
Without any other knowledge, I'm going to assume that both tasks are considered equal in effort... and should also be considered equal in effort to how sprinting at our current max speed already is. So my out of shape ass wouldn't be able to run at 100mph or fly at 10mph for very long. So given that, flying doesn't seem to be that useful.
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I was wondering about the energy demands on the human body.

Run 100mph for no more than 10 miles, and then stop to drink a gallon of water and take in at least 3,000 calories, and enjoy shaving a month off your lifespan? Or the chronic effects of 100mph wind on your body. And the bug impacts....ew.
Flying: Only if the wind is calm, otherwise your 10mph speed is a bit of a problem? What's the mechanism of flight?

:awe:


Assuming simplicity, 100mph running seems the way to go for me, if we're talking widespread implementation of this. Infrastructure would surely adapt, and even if you aren't going in a straight line, taking a non-direct route at 10x the speed of a straight line is very likely to be a shorter trip.
Assuming it's just me, I suppose flight would seem more advantageous due to the versatility.
It also might make it possible to survive plane crashes.



Markbnj said:
Fly, absolutely. Lots of stuff can catch you running 100 mph. Very few things can catch you flying 10 mph, at least very few things that would try.
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It's not a very quick rate of ascent though, even if you're trying to avoid something fairly primitive, like a bow and arrow, or.....maybe a gun.
In time, you'll probably see more police helicopters in the area. ;)



clamum said:
Why would anyone choose run?
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Depends what your goals are: Fast transit over land, or versatility. (Again, assuming wind won't hinder your speedy 10mph transit.)
Also: Canada geese can fly at 40+ mph. Hopefully you don't ever end up in their airspace. Or blue jays. Or swans.


:hmm:
100mph running speed.
With appropriate footwear, it may be possible to run across water.
 
ed21x

ed21x

Diamond Member
Oct 12, 2001
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i would fly straight up and then descend on a flight suite at 100+ mph... and give the 100 mph runners a snooty look as I majestically soar past them.
 
highland145

highland145

Lifer
Oct 12, 2009
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Jeff7 said:
I was wondering about the energy demands on the human body.

Run 100mph for no more than 10 miles, and then stop to drink a gallon of water and take in at least 3,000 calories, and enjoy shaving a month off your lifespan? Or the chronic effects of 100mph wind on your body. And the bug impacts....ew.
Flying: Only if the wind is calm, otherwise your 10mph speed is a bit of a problem? What's the mechanism of flight?

:awe:


Assuming simplicity, 100mph running seems the way to go for me, if we're talking widespread implementation of this. Infrastructure would surely adapt, and even if you aren't going in a straight line, taking a non-direct route at 10x the speed of a straight line is very likely to be a shorter trip.
Assuming it's just me, I suppose flight would seem more advantageous due to the versatility.
It also might make it possible to survive plane crashes.



It's not a very quick rate of ascent though, even if you're trying to avoid something fairly primitive, like a bow and arrow, or.....maybe a gun.
In time, you'll probably see more police helicopters in the area. ;)



Depends what your goals are: Fast transit over land, or versatility. (Again, assuming wind won't hinder your speedy 10mph transit.)
Also: Canada geese can fly at 40+ mph. Hopefully you don't ever end up in their airspace. Or blue jays. Or swans.


:hmm:
100mph running speed.
With appropriate footwear, it may be possible to run across water.
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Don't forget sprained ankles, bum knees, bad hips.....where's my boarding pass. Or is this flying by arm flapping?
 
sdifox

sdifox

No Lifer
Sep 30, 2005
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ed21x said:
i would fly straight up and then descend on a flight suite at 100+ mph... and give the 100 mph runners a snooty look as I majestically soar past them.
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...being able to fly at 10mph doesnt mean you can fly straight up at that speed.
 
SSSnail

SSSnail

Lifer
Nov 29, 2006
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I'd choose to fly. I'd carry a glider on my back, fly up, glide. Repeat. Profits!
 
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