Do short people exert more energy than tall people?

Do short people exert more energy than tall people?

I was running with DH the other day who is like 7 inches taller than me and I was having a hard time keeping up and felt like it was because I am short and have to move my legs many more times than him to keep a steady pace! (It was also like 85 degrees and I was partially dying of heat exhaustion and he seems to be more of a natural runner than me!) But either way...it got me wondering if I was exerting more energy????

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It would make sense that you would....but to be honest I have no idea

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i'd imagine so....taller ppl have a longer stride. scientifically it seems OK to me lmao

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Hmm not sure as far as medically or scientifically speaking, but if you're pacing your steps to his than you're definetly pushing yourself harder than he is. I mean your legs are shorter so you have to push yourself to keep upo with strides that will take him elss effort and energy. When i used to run with a friend, she was in the same boat; she was 4'10 and I'm 5'6 and my strides are long naturally (no waist but loooong legs) so it was a better workout for her than me because she ahd to hustle to keep up where i could trot.

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I've always thought the same thing! I'm 5'0 and DH is 5'8, and a lot of times when we're at the gym we walk on the treadmill next to each other at the same speed. And I'm walking so much faster than he is! I really think it does make a difference.

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I have the same problem!! it doesn't help that DH is is better shape than me anyway, so to run at a pace with me is like cake for him (he is 6'2' and I am 5'4').....

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Having longer legs will make you be able to move faster. DH is 5'11 and I'm 4'11. He runs a lot faster at the gym then I do and I'm in much better shape.

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Thanks for your input guys....I have been thinking about this for awhile and although there is nothing I can do...at least I know I am not alone!

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hum.. I tend to differ b/c I can't keep up with my DH and I have long legs too.

I am tired alot walking next to him . .. I am not sure if that theory is correct. I am a slow walker and I have had short people outrun me even in track.

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i always think of this when i see someone walking a small dog and the dog is taking 20 steps as opposed to the 5 that the person takes. I always feel bad for the dog! They definitely have to be exerting more energy!

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at least heat rises so maybe your a little cooler then he is up there

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