How come I can walk almost as fast as I can run? - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,848 members159,291 posts

How come I can walk almost as fast as I can run?

LandRoverMad profile image
LandRoverMadGraduate
0 Replies

With the weather being so hot here in the centre of Spain I have struggled to get out more than twice a week. Sometimes only managing once a week. It takes me a lot longer to recover here than back in blighty.

So today I decided to just walk one of my running routes.

I went out at 12 midday and ambient temp was 28C. In full sunshine it was more like 31C

Result. I only took about 3 minutes longer than my run time. (At the minute I still run listening to Laura on week 9)

My heart rate was, of course, considerably lower. Average heart rate was 95 as opposed to 130/140 for running. Calories burned was also less of course. Therefore I have decided not to run again until I get back home on 30 August. Instead I will walk my routes for the next 3 or 4 weeks. That way I can go out at anytime rather having to run early morning (yuk). Also I will be able to manage a walk every other day.

Anybody else noticed the same? Anybody got a comment or suggestion etc?

God bless you all on your runnning.

LRM

Written by
LandRoverMad profile image
LandRoverMad
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Westgate Run and Walk 5k Route.

I am lucky to have a 5k Route which I can follow at the end of my road. This is thanks to Suffolk...

Walk - run? Odd question

Today I needed some exercise on my non run day. So I walked one of my run routes. I reckon it only...

How fast should I run?

I have just started week 5, (yesterday) and I’m still just jogging rather than running. I’m not...

OMG I can 'run' for 30 minutes

Hello, this is my first ever post on any site! I am 62 years old and am just about to complete...

As usual, I want to run before I can walk (pun intended)

So, I'm stuck here with my box of tissues, my benylin and paracetamol, oh and my broken toe - great...