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5 Mile walk

obeserat
obeserat Posts: 218 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Anyone got an idea how long it would take to walk 5 mile ? Will all be pavement walking , just
trying to figure out how much time to allow

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  • Ash_76
    Ash_76 Posts: 186 Member
    roughly 15 (4mph) to 20 (3mph) min per mile x 5
  • Saftlad
    Saftlad Posts: 35 Member
    It would depend on how many pubs I had to walk past, but 3-4 mph sounds about right for pavement walking
  • Louise1583
    Louise1583 Posts: 97 Member
    It would depend on how many pubs I had to walk past

    Ha, this.

    3.5 miles takes me about 50 minutes at my leisurely pace, but that's a London leisurely pace (probably 4mph).
  • obeserat
    obeserat Posts: 218 Member
    Not sure what speed I'd end up walking carrying 22 stone :)
  • gtfcnat
    gtfcnat Posts: 199
    If you have a smart phone you can download an app called Endomondo, it tracks your speed & route and tells you how many cals you've burned based on your age & weight.

    I'd allow yourself two - two 1/2 hours and just walk at a pace you're comfortable with, then you can try and beat that time next time you do it.

    Good luck!!
  • mummytobeslim
    mummytobeslim Posts: 367 Member
    yes just take your time ,5miles quite farif yournot used to it so prob about 2 hours ish
  • taxi_drivers_wife
    taxi_drivers_wife Posts: 23
    where is the walk taking place, would love to join you?
  • obeserat
    obeserat Posts: 218 Member
    I was thinking of walking to work in Manchester. So would need to allow
    time to shower and change when I get there too. Maybe I'll just practice
    distance walking first before I try walking to work. My thought was if it gets
    too much I can always finish the route off by bus :)
  • obeserat
    obeserat Posts: 218 Member
    Is Edmondo available for Android or is it an Iphone app
  • obeserat
    obeserat Posts: 218 Member
    Just googled it it is available for Andoid
  • gtfcnat
    gtfcnat Posts: 199
    Just googled it it is available for Andoid
    Is Edmondo available for Android or is it an Iphone app

    You beat me to it but definitely on Android (:heart: )
  • Louise1583
    Louise1583 Posts: 97 Member
    I was thinking of walking to work in Manchester.

    Brilliant, that's exactly what I do. Saves loads of money too!

    I'd recommend walking home after work one evening when you don't have too big a time constraint. Time yourself and figure out your speed that way.

    And take an ipod / music device type thing with you - makes the whole thing so much nicer and quicker!
  • mummytobeslim
    mummytobeslim Posts: 367 Member
    edmondo is a good one .I love walking I tend to walk to town and back if weather is nice pushing lo in buggy its a nice 4 mile walk but saves money and getting exercise as well .Great idea ,enjoy :)
  • obeserat
    obeserat Posts: 218 Member
    I cycled there and back today burned 601 calories according to Endomondo
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