Before I started C25K I did quite a bit of walking in the hope it would increase my fitness. Being able to walk for at least 30 minutes is a good indicator that you're ready to start C25K. But which is better for you, walking or running?
This is an interesting article from the New York Times which gave me some insight into this very important question.
Good morning Rabbit561. I too couldn’t get into this article either. However there are plenty of other articles that you can look at about this subject. Personally I would just add that each to their own, whatever works for the individual. There is benefits on both and the main thing is safety first. Anyway I’ve dropped a link below ….hope it works so you can have browse through and find out about the benefits of both running and walking.
Thank you Folkylass. That’s much as I expected really and the risk of injury with no running is clearly higher as most of us know! Reassuring that walking is also so beneficial when running is off the table
You’re very welcome Rabbit561 and a very reassuring post below from Baggieboy61 and like him I’m in my sixties and my recovery takes longer too. I also do jeffing which is the run walk method and it allows me to recover enough between my running steps.
Well I have been hiking for years now . Some pretty strenuous stuff at times. And although it gives you a base fitness it won’t prepare you for the rigours of running. Yesterday was my W6R3 and I’m feeling it today. Sore and aching legs. I can walk and hike every day with no issues but i could never run that often. I’m due back out on Monday to start week 7. I’m considering run walking it if necessary. It’s stamina not speed at this stage. Plus I’m in my sixties so my recovery takes longer. As long as you’re out there and enjoying it then I guess it doesn’t really matter what you do. Your body will let you know.
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