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Silent3

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22. This isn't running I'm talking about, it's just a fast pace for the terrain.

Mon Sep 22, 2014, 11:00 AM

Sep 2014

On level ground I go around 4 mph (a 15-minute mile) while walking. Most people consider that a brisk pace, but it's still just a walk, not a run.

When hiking a mountain trail even moving at around 2.5 mph is making good time. The typical hiker slows down to 1-2 mph on rocky slopes, which is a snail's pace on level ground.

As for actually running, I've heard a different things about running vs. walking, and running is more effective for some goals. As a practical matter running gets the same calorie burning job done faster, which is why on some mornings, when I'm trying to get a decent workout in before work, I turn 2 miles of a 4 1/2 mile walk into a run instead, and I can get the whole route done in under an hour, and burn about 50-75 more calories than when I just walk it all.

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A year and a half after "70 lbs. down. Now I can rant about obnoxious fitness fanatics"... [View all] Silent3 Sep 2014 OP

Great work! daleanime Sep 2014 #1

Thanks. :) n/t Silent3 Sep 2014 #2

As far as I'm concernered even awesome don't fit that. dipsydoodle Sep 2014 #3

Good for you, Silent and those are some great pics. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #4

Excellent pictures, Silent3. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #5

Awesome for you, Silent.. and so worth it to take an active part in our well being! Love Cha Sep 2014 #6

Well done, Silent3! Granny M Sep 2014 #7

Walking is a big part of my exercise too. Silent3 Sep 2014 #12

So happy for you Silent3! joshcryer Sep 2014 #8

Try yoga Chico Man Sep 2014 #9

I should really explore more mountains and different trails... Silent3 Sep 2014 #14

Other places to try.. Chico Man Sep 2014 #48

Wachusett would be about the same distance as Monadnock for me about 40 miles. Silent3 Sep 2014 #49

Awesome! And yes, do try yoga! Happyhippychick Sep 2014 #10

I admire you. You wanted something and reached for it! Yes! BlueJazz Sep 2014 #11

On the other side of the continuum, I've basically given up. aikoaiko Sep 2014 #13

Health issues making it difficult, hard finding time, or just lack of motivation? Silent3 Sep 2014 #17

I suppose a little bit of everything aikoaiko Sep 2014 #21

Please don't give up... Arugula Latte Sep 2014 #31

Hey, don't worry about the "downer" stuff. My original post a year and a half ago... Silent3 Sep 2014 #35

Please don't worry about it(being a downer).... daleanime Sep 2014 #45

It wouldn't hurt to get a physical/hormone workup, too, if you decide to try again. moriah Sep 2014 #53

I know how you feel PasadenaTrudy Sep 2014 #27

stairs shanti Sep 2014 #42

Congrats, but speeding down Monadnock? Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #15

White Dot and White Cross Silent3 Sep 2014 #16

Birchtoft is nice. Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #18

I've taken the Pumpelly trail twice now Silent3 Sep 2014 #19

take it easy--walking is as effective as running, and less injuries n/t librechik Sep 2014 #20

This isn't running I'm talking about, it's just a fast pace for the terrain. Silent3 Sep 2014 #22

my 17 year old grandson has taken up running--now he's super buff and all fit and disciplined librechik Sep 2014 #26

Beautiful pictures! logosoco Sep 2014 #23

You are so lucky... PasadenaTrudy Sep 2014 #24

Hell, I used to hate temperatures much over 70. Silent3 Sep 2014 #39

Congratulations! Tom_Foolery Sep 2014 #25

Trim your calories to match a reduced activity level nobodyspecial Sep 2014 #28

For now, I'm happy to be able to eat more, so I'm willing to pay the price... Silent3 Sep 2014 #37

I am envous of you Silent. (or should I call you Mr.3 ?) Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #29

Good for you Silent. sheshe2 Sep 2014 #30

Much Respect. Jesus Malverde Sep 2014 #32

Thanks. Some might call it dedication, others might call it... Silent3 Sep 2014 #51

Awesome post, and congratulations! bhikkhu Sep 2014 #33

I'm hoping that if I keep this up for the next few years... Silent3 Sep 2014 #36

Great photos! Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2014 #34

Whew! I was afraid you were going to say that your discovery was... pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #38

Hiking on the weekends... Silent3 Sep 2014 #40

Amazing post. Raffi Ella Sep 2014 #41

My local park has one section of trail... Silent3 Sep 2014 #44

hah! Yeah, I don't know what it is about a trail... Raffi Ella Sep 2014 #46

I just love your story! Thanks for sharing it. R B Garr Sep 2014 #43

I've often fallen into the trap of thinking of fitness as a project. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2014 #47

Another kick. dipsydoodle Sep 2014 #50

For all the people who asked for more pictures... Silent3 Sep 2014 #52