It doesn't work because of the increased mob run speeds on the server, period. Try fearing something, with a low level snare in place and watch how it can outrun you trying to chase it, even strafe running.
Strafe running only works when the z-axis code kicks in and causes the mob to pop back up (or stop from bouncing, thus down) in z-axis, saving you a few milliseconds. The moment you stop moving, its on you, you never gain any distance. So if you really need to outrun something, strafe run when there is an elevation change (or continue beating this dead horse -- seems no one here wants to address the issue properly.)
Some mobs on live you could actually outrun without strafe running -- beetles in particular. I haven't tested here, but I'd guess they're just as fast as everything else.
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