How fast do you think a very very brisk mile is?

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SillyCat1975
SillyCat1975 Posts: 328 Member
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If you was walking very brisk brisk pace, how long do you think a split time would be?
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  • mwyvr
    mwyvr Posts: 1,883 Member
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    Measure and walk it? You'll know in about 15-20 minutes!
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
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    walking, for me that would put me at 4 to 4.5 mph. After that point I begin to start jogging/running.
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
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    Here is my morning walk breakdown...I don't know if this helps you any.

    Distance Pace Speed Avg. Duration Elev. gain Elev. loss
    1.00 mi 16:26 min/mi 3.65 mph 16:55 - -
    2.00 mi 16:30 min/mi 3.63 mph 33:01 - -
    3.00 mi 16:58 min/mi 3.54 mph 50:35 - -
    4.00 mi 17:11 min/mi 3.49 mph 1:07:30 - -
    5.00 mi 16:52 min/mi 3.56 mph 1:24:27 - -
    5.85 mi 15:37 min/mi 3.84 mph 1:37:16
  • suruda
    suruda Posts: 1,233 Member
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    The fastest I can walk briskly without breaking into a jog is about 4.0 miles per hour.
  • bennettinfinity
    bennettinfinity Posts: 865 Member
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    I'm sure there's no 'scientific' answer, but I always figure that 'brisk' starts at about 15-minute miles, but I think there should be plenty of leeway based on variables such as stride-length.

    I figure in order to be considered 'brisk' I need to get my heart rate up and push the pace beyond something that's 'comfortable' i.e. a pace I have to consciously work to maintain vs. my 'natural' pace.

    Not sure that's entirely helpful, just my $0.02.
  • thegilly6
    thegilly6 Posts: 137 Member
    edited April 2015
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    I believe the ergonomic standard for time studies has the average walk at 3 mph. If you get to 4 or 4.5 I'd think that's a good fast walk.
  • SillyCat1975
    SillyCat1975 Posts: 328 Member
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    Thanks for the replies, today I did 5 miles with a split time of 15 min per mile. So I wasn't sure which way to go with it, because I always feel like I'm moving pretty fast. I normally run 3 miles in 30 mins, so I can't tell how fast I'm walking when I am used to running.
  • SillyCat1975
    SillyCat1975 Posts: 328 Member
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    I went to a run calculator even though I wasn't running, my app has the split pace time on it. I plugged my weight, time, and miles and it gave me the calories based on the split pace. It seems very accurate based on my phone and the site, but I wasn't sure what you guys thought about a very very brisk pace.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
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    bennettinfinity wrote: »
    I'm sure there's no 'scientific' answer, but I always figure that 'brisk' starts at about 15-minute miles, but I think there should be plenty of leeway based on variables such as stride-length.

    I figure in order to be considered 'brisk' I need to get my heart rate up and push the pace beyond something that's 'comfortable' i.e. a pace I have to consciously work to maintain vs. my 'natural' pace.

    Not sure that's entirely helpful, just my $0.02.

    My stride length is pitiful because my legs are SHORT. 3.5 mph is pushing it hard for me, but that's with an incline on a treadmill. It's been a while since I've walked on the flat outside.

  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
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    I think it also depends on your height. 4.0 would be a run for me as I'm vertically challenged. :p
  • TiffanyR71
    TiffanyR71 Posts: 217 Member
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    SillyCat1975 wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies, today I did 5 miles with a split time of 15 min per mile. So I wasn't sure which way to go with it, because I always feel like I'm moving pretty fast. I normally run 3 miles in 30 mins, so I can't tell how fast I'm walking when I am used to running.

    15 minute miles = 4 mph
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    D = r x t

    Solve for r.
  • Oldbitcollector
    Oldbitcollector Posts: 229 Member
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    4.0-4.5 -- Past that, I'm jogging.

    I suspect the answer has something to due with length of stride as well...
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
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    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    D = r x t

    Solve for r.
    Love this! <3
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
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    4.0 mph for a shortie like me (5' even with socks on), I can maybe do 4.2 but I have to really focus on it.

    My step mom can walk a mile in 13-14 minutes - I don't know how she does it! That's a faster pace than a lot people running!

  • bennettinfinity
    bennettinfinity Posts: 865 Member
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    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    bennettinfinity wrote: »
    I'm sure there's no 'scientific' answer, but I always figure that 'brisk' starts at about 15-minute miles, but I think there should be plenty of leeway based on variables such as stride-length.

    I figure in order to be considered 'brisk' I need to get my heart rate up and push the pace beyond something that's 'comfortable' i.e. a pace I have to consciously work to maintain vs. my 'natural' pace.

    Not sure that's entirely helpful, just my $0.02.

    My stride length is pitiful because my legs are SHORT. 3.5 mph is pushing it hard for me, but that's with an incline on a treadmill. It's been a while since I've walked on the flat outside.

    Yep - 4 mph can be tough for the shorties*, though to be fair there are some that put me to shame! :)

    *Firm believer of dynamite coming in small packages!
  • bennettinfinity
    bennettinfinity Posts: 865 Member
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    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    D = r x t

    Solve for r.

    Shouldn't that be r = D / t then? ;)
  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
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    12 min. long legs.
  • runmama411
    runmama411 Posts: 162 Member
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    My very brisk walks are under 15 minute miles, typically 4.0-4.5 MPH.

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