As a runner, I used to turn my nose at the thought of
walking. I used to consider walking an
activity for senior citizens to do at the mall.
During my Running Without a Watch journey, I have discovered the
joy of walking.
- Walking is a great way to add miles during the day without the extra stress on my body.
- You will burn extra calories. I burn about 80 calories per mile walking. A calorie burned is a calorie burned.
- It is a great way to exercise on your rest days.
- On the weekends, I am able to take the kids playground hopping. I put them in the stroller and walk around the city. I usually cover 4 – 5 miles during this time.
- It helps me to get a little exercise and stretch my legs while I am at work.
- It is another way for me to measure how great of shape I am in. On my loop near my office, there is a hill that used to cause me to breathe a little heavier when I would walk up it. Now, I hardly notice that I am going uphill.
Do you use walking as a tool to help you with your running?
All your bullet points I agree with 100%. Im about 100-120 cals per mile depending on if I have 1 or 2 kids with me (Im Mr Mom). The first 9 months of my diet that is all I did. Im only jogging 3-4 days a week right now so on my off days I am either walking or riding my bike. I usually only take 1 day off per week right now.
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