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

SillyCat1975

If you was walking very brisk brisk pace, how long do you think a split time would be?

mwyvr

Measure and walk it? You'll know in about 15-20 minutes!

shadow2soul

walking, for me that would put me at 4 to 4.5 mph. After that point I begin to start jogging/running.

PinkyPan1

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

The fastest I can walk briskly without breaking into a jog is about 4.0 miles per hour.

bennettinfinity

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

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

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

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

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

I think it also depends on your height. 4.0 would be a run for me as I'm vertically challenged.

TiffanyR71

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

D = r x t

Solve for r.

Oldbitcollector

4.0-4.5 -- Past that, I'm jogging.

I suspect the answer has something to due with length of stride as well...

ereck44

jofjltncb6 wrote: »

D = r x t

Solve for r.

Love this!

zdyb23456

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!

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bennettinfinity

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

jofjltncb6 wrote: »

D = r x t

Solve for r.

Shouldn't that be r = D / t then?

ahoy_m8

12 min. long legs.

runmama411

My very brisk walks are under 15 minute miles, typically 4.0-4.5 MPH.

cincysweetheart

If you go to the MFP database… it calls 3.5 mph a brisk walk. 4.0 mph a very brisk walk, and 4.5 mph a very, very brisk walk. It doesn't actually call it a jog until it's 5.0 mph. But, personally… At about 4.2 -ish mph, is when I feel more comfortable breaking out into a jog rather than trying to stay at a walk. I'm tall… but my legs are proportionally short. ("Tall" pants totally drag on the floor and would trip me!)

LivingtheLeanDream

for me (short legs) its 1 mile/15 mins

lilmissmanx

A brisk mile for me is approx 13mins walking.

PeachyCarol

I can tell from some of the other shorties weighing in that my arthritis effects my efforts. Oh well!

alysme

zdyb23456 wrote: »

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!

That's about average speed for me. Really pushing I can do 11min miles.
I can be on a train (at a station a mile from my house) in less than 15mins.

lisafrancis888

Very brisk to me would be walking when you think you might be late for the bus stop. Your heart would be pumping. It would feel like exercise.
Brisk might be walking the dog but you don't have too long..
Moderate would be normal pace
Leisure would be walking in the sunshine taking in your surroundings not bothered how long it takes.
Lol sorry I'm not very scientific..