At human 5k speeds, on asphalt, taking corners close doesn't require speed adjustment. Traction is not really a problem. Just take a direct route. Drag is qua

At human 5k speeds, on asphalt, taking corners close doesn't require speed adjustment. Traction is not really a problem. Just take a direct route. Drag is quadratic with respect to speed, so switching between endurance and sprinting is sub-optimal. Just maintain pace. And at these speeds and the required clearances for safety, the benefit from drafting is less than 5%. This is huge for runners pushing the limits of human performance, but if a robot has the same limits where this matters, it will probably be by design.