Can certain pirates run faster than others?

[Dr. Zeppers]

I have a fully clothed male pirate (every piece of clothing, jewelry he can have), and I have to frequently stop and wait for my female pirate friend to catch up.. every few seconds.

Internet connectivity (lag), video ability (quality of hardware, and settings) play a MAJOR role in the speed a pirate runs, as it is perceived by other pirates. As when im stopping every few seconds to let her catch up, she says she doesnt notice anything on her end.
It has nothing to do with male vs female.

All pirates are coded to run the same speed. The other facets uncontrollable by POTCO (ie connectivity/hardware) are the only factors changing perception.