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Speed determines how long time the Runner needs to finish the race. For those actually competing, the one with the highest speed gets the shortest time and wins the race. For the recreational Runner, speed still determine the time. And since the race course is usually only open a limited time, even a recreational rider needs to keep the pace up.

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