Re: Factors affecting speed?

On 03 Dec 2003 16:40:26 GMT, David Reuteler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>David Kerber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>: If you are coasting down hill, gaining weight will speed you up, and 
>: on a flat course, the effect is essentially nil.
>
>i would *guess* it would be more than nill.  it's not like throwing on a 10
>pound weight.  your body now has to support it, pump blood through it,
>whatever.  more than nill.

True, but your aerodynamic drag stays the same, while your inertia
goes up for having more weight.  Actually, depending on just where
you've put the pounds, your beer belly might be aerodynamically
better than a flat torso...hence the aerobelly. I have aero
equipment that you just can't buy...
--
Rick Onanian