topic Re: Walking in Wellness

Walking

BigOrangeKitty — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 23:39:39 GMT

Do you walk every day? How far, how long does it take you?

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winamac1 — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 23:41:27 GMT

I have a Jawbone UP. My goal is 12000 steps a day. I sometimes do more, and I sometimes do only 9,000 or 10,000--rarely less than that. Once I walked 21000 steps while I was in Chicago, but that was a high for me. I'm usually around 12,500.

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Colonel Meow — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:01:04 GMT

When I'm being "good" (lol), I walk 4 miles a day around a local lake. I don't ever time myself, but I would guess it takes between 30-45 minutes.

This depends on whether I'm walking alone or with a friend. I think it takes longer when I walk with my friend who likes to use the time to talk more so than work up a light sweat or finish quickly.

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terrier3 — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:20:27 GMT

On 10/7/2014 Colonel Meow said:
When I'm being "good" (lol), I walk 4 miles a day around a local lake. I don't ever time myself, but I would guess it takes between 30-45 minutes.

This depends on whether I'm walking alone or with a friend. I think it takes longer when I walk with my friend who likes to use the time to talk more so than work up a light sweat or finish quickly.

That's not walking...that's jogging! It's tough to speed walk faster than 4 miles an hour.

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terrier3 — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:21:24 GMT

One day at Disneyworld we started at 8AM and finished at 1 AM (the parks were open for Easter). 26,000 steps in one VERY long day!

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kahootz — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:25:40 GMT

Yep. I adopted a Border Collie from the local animal shelter about 7 years ago and we have walked every day, rain or shine since! We walk about 30-40 minutes up and down some hills in the neighborhood. I have about 4-5 different routes I take. The dog probably saved my life because she doesn't take "no" for an answer! I try and get in some swimming in during the summer months as well.

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BigOrangeKitty — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:35:09 GMT

Aw, that's a beautiful story, kahootz... I bet she loves you very much!

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Colonel Meow — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:39:34 GMT

On 10/7/2014 terrier3 said:
On 10/7/2014 Colonel Meow said:
When I'm being "good" (lol), I walk 4 miles a day around a local lake. I don't ever time myself, but I would guess it takes between 30-45 minutes.

This depends on whether I'm walking alone or with a friend. I think it takes longer when I walk with my friend who likes to use the time to talk more so than work up a light sweat or finish quickly.

That's not walking...that's jogging! It's tough to speed walk faster than 4 miles an hour.

Lol! Yes, my power walk has been described as "aggressive" by some. I thought that OP was referring to power-walking, but I guess she meant more of a stroll(?)

Like I said, I don't time myself - but I'm quite sure that I rarely go more than 45 minutes. The next time I'm out, I'll have to clock it - I might be surprised.

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KentuckyWoman — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 01:43:05 GMT

Three miles a day and it takes me about hour or less. I don't speed walk but I keep a constant steady pace.

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Lovethesea — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 02:26:34 GMT

I used to walk 3 miles in 50 minutes and need to get back into it.

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brewhaha — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 02:37:48 GMT

I walk to our mailbox six days a week except on federal holidyas.

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kahootz — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:07:47 GMT

On 10/7/2014 BigOrangeKitty said:
Aw, that's a beautiful story, kahootz... I bet she loves you very much!

She is a beautiful dog and I was so lucky to find her.

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VanSleepy — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:28:23 GMT

On 10/7/2014 terrier3 said:
On 10/7/2014 Colonel Meow said:
When I'm being "good" (lol), I walk 4 miles a day around a local lake. I don't ever time myself, but I would guess it takes between 30-45 minutes.

This depends on whether I'm walking alone or with a friend. I think it takes longer when I walk with my friend who likes to use the time to talk more so than work up a light sweat or finish quickly.

That's not walking...that's jogging! It's tough to speed walk faster than 4 miles an hour.

Thank you! I was feeling inadequate because it takes me about 28-32 mins. to walk 2 miles at my park. A friend told me she walked the 2 miles in 20 mins. and I said she must be jogging.

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Harpa — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:19:25 GMT

My block is 2 miles, and I do go most every day - 25 - 35 minutes, depending on how many dogs I visit & pet. Only time I won't walk now is in extreme heat or in downpours. I don't seem to mind the extreme cold!

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151949 — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:22:08 GMT

We walk about a mile every evening and it takes us about a half hour.

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HHC1 — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:07:08 GMT

I usually start my day with an hour long walk. If I have an early morning appt, I walk as soon as I get home. I haven't measured the distance. I'm satisfied as long as I get an hour in.

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:37:57 GMT

I only do a long walk on Sundays (I have other workouts the other days) and I cover almost 6 miles in an hour and 20 minutes.

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apple1964 — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:42:40 GMT

I have a clubber spaniel a Yorkie and a beagle mix... I walk at least two to three miles every morning. The Yorkie gets tired so I carry her and I walk the other two. I have a walking buddy my 13 year old daughter Libby who is my extra pair of hands. In the afternoon if I am home I take all three to the doggy park. It is all hills so I walk with them as they play off leash I love to walk. All three are rescues and we love them dearly.

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willdob3 — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:57:32 GMT

How far & how long I (power) walk varies a lot. How close I am to my Fitbit goal does factor into it at times but I often am having such a good time that I just keep going!

I don't have a set amount of time but I may walk anywhere from about 30 minutes to over an hour and a half on occasion. Where I walk also varies. I live in a great area for walking so I just take off & see where my feet take me.

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duster95 — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:03:13 GMT

On 10/7/2014 kahootz said:
Yep. I adopted a Border Collie from the local animal shelter about 7 years ago and we have walked every day, rain or shine since! We walk about 30-40 minutes up and down some hills in the neighborhood. I have about 4-5 different routes I take. The dog probably saved my life because she doesn't take "no" for an answer! I try and get in some swimming in during the summer months as well.

I've always heard that dogs are the best walking/running partners because they will never tell you they are too tired or just don't want to go. LOL We have a collie and sheltie and we walk them just about every morning. They watch us and know when we are going to get dressed for the walk, and they get so excited. LOL