So our fitness prep begins

[Christo262]

Today we did our first timed walk. 3.1k in 26 mins averaging 4mph. It's a very urban route up ramps, down stairs, along pavements with slow tourists, stopping at traffic light crossings but we managed a steady pace for most of the walk. We used walkit.com.combto get a circular route. I think we will stick with the route for a bit and see how we go with time. I was a little breathless but it was very humid and I am asthmatic. Bill said he couldn't go much faster without running.

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Brilliant well done on starting the walking prep, as everyone has said let your bodies be the guide. Sounds like you got it right for you.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow and steady does it...maybe if you are a little breathless, then slow it down and maybe follow Naismith's Rule..which is 3 mph..

The rule was devised by William W. Naismith, a Scottish mountaineer, in 1892. The basic rule is: Allow 1 hour for every 3 miles (5 km) forward....you add an hour for going up things too, but that is mountains... Although your route, sounds pretty up and down too

Be kind to yourselves

PS

( I used to climb and mountain walk when younger.. still have a scramble now occasionally... hence Naismith's Rule!)

[PeggyMc]

hmm, that seems fast to me, guess I am a REALLY slow walker LOL