Walk or Run?

strandedj
strandedj Posts: 128
edited November 11 in Chit-Chat
Walk!
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  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    Walk... definitely!
  • lissamok
    lissamok Posts: 82
    Whichever one motivates you to get out and move, do it. I personally prefer walking because it's easier on the joints, but you have to walk for much longer to burn calories effectively. Only recently did I start running because I'm preparing for the zombie apocalypse (literally, my friend wants me to do the 5k with him and it sounds like fun running from zombies). Don't feel you have to run because other people say it's better for you. Both are good for you, one is just over with faster.
  • Peanut0711
    Peanut0711 Posts: 88 Member
    Jog....LOL....walking is too slow, running too fast(everything jiggles faster) =)
  • criscricket
    criscricket Posts: 69 Member
    ah run....
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    A combination of both, although the running interval is getting longer and the walking interval shorter. :)
  • Peanut0711
    Peanut0711 Posts: 88 Member
    Whichever one motivates you to get out and move, do it. I personally prefer walking because it's easier on the joints, but you have to walk for much longer to burn calories effectively. Only recently did I start running because I'm preparing for the zombie apocalypse (literally, my friend wants me to do the 5k with him and it sounds like fun running from zombies). Don't feel you have to run because other people say it's better for you. Both are good for you, one is just over with faster.

    Zombie Apocalypse!!! HA! I have a sign hanging in my store that says "Prices subject to change in the event of Zombie Apocalypse" YEAH!
  • alicialiken
    alicialiken Posts: 39 Member
    Run, walk combo to get my heart rate up. If I run for too long I feel like my heart will burst! :explode:
  • sglider12
    sglider12 Posts: 8
    run!
  • sma83
    sma83 Posts: 479 Member
    I walk, but I just had back surgery 8 weeks ago so running is out of the question for me.
  • Starkle09
    Starkle09 Posts: 238 Member
    RUN!!
  • wendyannie1976
    wendyannie1976 Posts: 205 Member
    Run, Run Run though I love getting out walking for fun too :-)
  • elle18287
    elle18287 Posts: 267 Member
    Run till you feel like you are gonna fall over and die.... then walk :)
  • hockeymomofbensam
    hockeymomofbensam Posts: 28
    Incline power walk on the treadmill.
  • treetop57
    treetop57 Posts: 1,578 Member
    Walk.
  • BlondeToast
    BlondeToast Posts: 38
    Definitely run until you can run no more.......... then walk :)
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    RUN :heart:
  • sporadica
    sporadica Posts: 133
    Walking (well, hiking) is a joy to me... I would literally walk forever. But I run as well, simply because it gets me fitter. Sometimes I do it all in the same day :)
  • MMarvelous
    MMarvelous Posts: 1,067 Member
    I can't run b/c it throws out my back. So I walk about 4 mph!
  • MommaToFour
    MommaToFour Posts: 106
    Both...intervals are an awesome workout! :)
  • teelynn35
    teelynn35 Posts: 239 Member
    Whichever one motivates you to get out and move, do it. I personally prefer walking because it's easier on the joints, but you have to walk for much longer to burn calories effectively. Only recently did I start running because I'm preparing for the zombie apocalypse (literally, my friend wants me to do the 5k with him and it sounds like fun running from zombies). Don't feel you have to run because other people say it's better for you. Both are good for you, one is just over with faster.

    I'm doing a Zombie run too.. fun!!! I say do whatever one gets you up & moving. Heck do both:)
  • DisneyMommy
    DisneyMommy Posts: 281 Member
    I started out as a walker. I did many 1/2 and several full marathons as a walker. Now that I've lost weight I am a runner and do my races running rather than walking. I say whatever gets you moving, that is the way to go. :)
  • PeeTeePee
    PeeTeePee Posts: 235 Member
    I don't think it matters, they both burn about the same calories for the distance covered, it's just that running is quicker. Me? Walk!
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    I do both.

    Went for a 3 mile run (and made DH go with me) this morning, then came home and went for a 3 mile walk (pushing my 2 year old in the stroller).

    I like the higher calorie burn of running, but actually enjoy walking more.
  • DirrtyH
    DirrtyH Posts: 664 Member
    Right now I'm on week 3 of C25K, so I'm doing a little of both.
    But in general, I prefer to run because I have a hard time walking at a pace that keeps my heart rate up and does any good. It's too easy for me to get lost in my thoughts and suddenly discover I'm not really walking, I'm just strolling.
  • azazelrabbit
    azazelrabbit Posts: 137
    walkwalkwalkwalkwalkwalkwalkwalk.

    Running buggers my knees and shins :(

    Besides, walking exercises more parts of your body. Running does legs, walking (especially hills) improves your legs, bum and core (tummy) strength, and your arms if you swing 'em!

    I have a big hill next to my house. I walk up there as often as possible, it takes me an hour from and back to my house and I burn 400 - 500 cals in that time. Great exercise because it's steep and the view is great :)
  • Clarecbear82
    Clarecbear82 Posts: 369 Member
    Walk id love to run but my three year old can't keep up!
  • dawlschic007
    dawlschic007 Posts: 636 Member
    Run! Although I do like to go for a long leisurely walk as well.
  • Angie80281
    Angie80281 Posts: 444 Member
    For me, run! But even if you have to crawl, getting up and moving is better than sitting on your butt doing nothing.
  • sharonsjones
    sharonsjones Posts: 574 Member
    :heart: :heart: RUN!! :heart: :heart:
  • Rokwell
    Rokwell Posts: 143
    BOTH
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