Let's no be so enthralled with the movie that we have to bash on a guy who tries to better explain it. Weiner is not ruining the mystique of the Dark Knight. He's merely having some fun with the crazy action sequences in the movie. Well done, Mr. Weiner.
First of all, let's set the record straight. Man is a natural long distance runner. Despite impressions to the contrary foisted on us daily from our predominantly sedentary and "well-fed" modern lifestyle, it is interesting to note that for long enough distances a well-trained human can outrun just about any other creature on the planet. Of course, recognizing the health benefits of exercise, not all of us live a sedentary life, and running has become a popular form of physical activity. In addition to the exercise aspects, however, those of us with a competitive or goal-oriented nature, from the elite athlete to the recreational runner, might be interested in running faster. Obviously accomplishing a 5K personal best or qualifying for the Boston Marathon requires a solid training program and a substantial amount of hard work. But what about those incidentals that might enhance our ability to train and thus augment our performance on race day? (We're not talking about performance-enhancing drugs here.) That's where the video comes in.
Another good one from Adam Weiner. He is perhaps the best writer on popsci.com today. He's not some nerd sitting behind the computer postulating about data. He actually knows what he's talking about it. It wouldn't surprise me if he's a pretty good runner in his own right.
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