Wellness

[brewhaha]

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

[kahootz]

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.

[VanSleepy]

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.

[Harpa]

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!

[151949]

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

[HHC1]

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.

[QueenDanceALot]

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.

[apple1964]

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.

[willdob3]

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.

[duster95]

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