Rules of nature's Formula Run: Muscle mechanics during late stance is the key to explaining maximum running speed
M. Guenther, R. Rockenfeller, T. Weihmann, D. F. B. Haeufle, T. Goetz, S. Schmitt
This paper proposes a biomechanical model to explain the allometry of maximum legged running speed, identifying muscle inertia as a key factor limiting speed in large animals.
bioRxiv · Oct 29, 2020Zoology