Running versus Walking

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"Steve" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My body
weight is fine and my health is good.

comments?

In article <[email hidden]>, Steve

Quoted message said:

From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My body
weight is fine and my health is good.

comments?

There's a movement afoot that has people doing 10,000 steps a day. Walk or run. As part of one's day
or separate.

Thank your dog for walking you for an hour or more.

Check out www.berkleyheartlab.com to see why genotype is playing an important piece of information
regarding going beyond the exercise and how some of us genetically have issues with LDL 3a, 3b, and
4a and it doesn't matter how much exercise we do.

In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer - rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon
Clinic, est. 1975

Mindful Running: mindfulness.commr.aspOpen ↗ faqs.orgrunning faqOpen ↗

Steve said:

From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

Probably smarter then running and equally healthy for weight control and cardio.

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I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My body
weight is fine and my health is good.

You'll probably be brisk walking past our funeral processions.

--
Doug Freese "Caveat Lector" [email hidden]

Steve said:

From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My body
weight is fine and my health is good.

comments?

The best exercise is the exercise you actaully do.

Scott

[email hidden] (Steve) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My body
weight is fine and my health is good.

comments?

The only recomendation is that you elevate your heart rate with some activity for 20-30 minutes per
day 5 days a week. Take your pulse while walking Fido and if it is anywhere near 100 I'd say you are
doing what is recommended.

In my running club I always mention to new runners that they shouldn't force themselves to
run, *especially* if they don't like it. Those who hate running are usually the ones who get
injured the most.

I enjoy walking and usually take a 30-45 minute walk during my lunch break. Whenever I go somewhere
in the neighborhood I prefer to walk. I'll even do my food shopping with a backpack so I can carry
it all home. But I don't feel right unless I can get a run in.

my $0.02 Andy

[email hidden] (Steve) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

The reports I've heard all say either works fine.

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I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

Most folks that walk their dog don't usually walk briskly.

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but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

You said that already 8^)

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I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My body
weight is fine and my health is good.

comments?

If it really is a brisk walk, you will be fine. Your heart rate should be higher when you finish
than when you start. That's my comment.

Just keep moving. Ed

"Steve" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My body
weight is fine and my health is good.

comments?

It takes a while to develop fondness for running. It takes a while to develop a nonpunishing running
form. It takes some humility and a lot of persistence. Take the attitude that you do not need to
perform to any standard.

To convince yourself, why not giving running a thorough try? Assume, at first, that you cannot run
at all. Do a series of 10-20 slow running steps interspersed with walking. Do this at a very low
level of effort. Do it for a few seconds a number of times each walk. Over the weeks, notice if the
body adapts and gradually increase the number of steps, but never push hard. If you are lucky, you
might eventually find it fun. If you can, walk-un on unpaved surfaces.

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The best exercise is the exercise you actaully do.

Scott

That is the most profoundly simple truism I have heard in a long time.

Elvis

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From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

Not even close.

Quoted message said:

From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My body
weight is fine and my health is good.

comments?

The ACSM guideline for cardiovascular health is to exercise for 30-60 minutes/day at a heart rate of
60-90% of max, for 3-5 days per week. The key here is getting the heart rate up high enough to do
the heart some good. Walking (for the same distance) is as good as running for weight control, but
NOT as good for cardiovascular fitness. There are alternative exercises--swimming, cycling,
basketball, etc.--but you need to find one that gets your heart rate high enough for a long enough
time. Walking doesn't do this.

Lyndon "Speed Kills...It kills those that don't have it!" --US Olympic Track Coach Brooks Johnson

Whatever motivates you burn 2000 kcal a week in aerobic exercise is best. Thats 20 miles either
walking or running. The amount is important, not the type. And if you are not motivated then you
wont do it.

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Check out www.berkleyheartlab.com

Certainly looks to be a site with a wealth of information. Thanks for the link.

[email hidden] (Steve) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

Below a certain speed, running is less efficient than walking. Above that speed, running is more
efficient.

This speed depends on the individual.

In other words, serious racewalking is as aerobically challenging as much faster running.

Likewise, slow, ordinary walking, or even fairly brisk walking is a cop out compared to even
slower running.

Many "penguin" joggers would actually move faster with less effort if they walked. It takes
determination not to---just like the racewalker must focus not to ease into running.

In fact some marathon trainers teach newbies to take walk breaks to move faster, stave off fatigue
and achieve a less pathetic finishing time.

Quoted message said:

I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My body
weight is fine and my health is good.

Great! So, how fast can you run 10 km? Walk? :-)

You can still have athletic goals.

Besides, fit and healthy are different things.

Health guidelines state that brisk walking most days of the week for 30 min or more is a good start.

Running (which does not necessarily mean more injuries) can merely speed up the benefits since you
can get more stimulus in the same amount of time.

I would say that if you do not want to run, then don't run. Walking is better than sitting.

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Sam, glad to be back after a bit of a hiatus. "Steve" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does brisk
walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My body
weight is fine and my health is good.

comments?

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Whatever motivates you burn 2000 kcal a week in aerobic exercise is best. Thats 20 miles either
walking or running. The amount is important, not the type.

Sorry, wrong. Intensity is critical. Also burn rate per mile is *not* independent of type of
motion or speed.

Yesterday, I walked 4 miles in 0:34, or 8:30 miles. This was about as intense as running 7:20 miles
for 34 minutes.

At 8:30 pace, walking is quite inefficient for me. It takes way more energy than running at that
pace, an easy jog.

Walking, done seriously, is a great sport that nicely complements running.

[email hidden] (rick++) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

Whatever motivates you burn 2000 kcal a week in aerobic exercise is best. Thats 20 miles either
walking or running. The amount is important, not the type.

Sorry, wrong. Intensity is critical. Also burn rate per mile is *not* independent of type of
motion or speed.

Yesterday, I walked 4 miles in 0:34, or 8:30 miles. This was about as intense as running 7:20 miles
for 34 minutes.

At 8:30 pace, walking is quite inefficient for me. It takes way more energy than running at that
pace, an easy jog.

Walking, done seriously, is a great sport that nicely complements running.

"Ozzie Gontang" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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In article <[email hidden]>, Steve

Quoted message said:

From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does
brisk walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My
body weight is fine and my health is good.

comments?

There's a movement afoot that has people doing 10,000 steps a day. Walk or run. As part of one's
day or separate.

Thank your dog for walking you for an hour or more.

Check out www.berkleyheartlab.com to see why genotype is playing an important piece of information
regarding going beyond the exercise and how some of us genetically have issues with LDL 3a, 3b,
and 4a and it doesn't matter how much exercise we do.

Ozzie,

The link goes to a domain squatter.

a.

Ditto.

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"Scott Williams" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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The best exercise is the exercise you actaully do.

Scott

That is the most profoundly simple truism I have heard in a long time.

Elvis

CAJUNMAN

andrew smith said:

"Ozzie Gontang" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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In article <[email hidden]>, Steve

Quoted message said:

From a "good for your heart" standpoint, plus tradeoffs between knee/foot injuries, how does
brisk walking for 30 mins+ compare to runnning?

I really dislike running, but enjoy walking my dog in the park, and often am out walking the dog
for 1 hour or more

but ask me to run, and I am not fond of running

I am not trying to burn fat or anything, again, from a cardiovascular benefits standpoint. My
body weight is fine and my health is good.

comments?

There's a movement afoot that has people doing 10,000 steps a day. Walk or run. As part of one's
day or separate.

Thank your dog for walking you for an hour or more.

Check out www.berkleyheartlab.com to see why genotype is playing an important piece of information
regarding going beyond the exercise and how some of us genetically have issues with LDL 3a, 3b,
and 4a and it doesn't matter how much exercise we do.

Ozzie,

The link goes to a domain squatter.

a.

Yes, you really want a link thru lbl.gov

I had another link to the study they are doing, but couldn't find it. Instead here's a link to an
interesting result of the study: lbl.govseniors runners.htmlOpen ↗
but it's old (1996). It has bee a long time since the runners study published anything on the site
that I can find.

HTH,
Ed

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