praisefor3 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm motivated to try something like this. But I don't know if my knees are going to let me get to the true running phase. I haven't looked into it but was wondering if I could still use the exercise plan to get going and if it would be something I could follow if all I do is make it to fast walking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I don't see why not. Looking at the plan, it looks like the "goal" is a 10-minute mile. That would be tough to manage walking (you'd be walking so briskly you'd be pretty much jogging), but you can do a 12-minute mile with a very brisk walk. You could just tweak the times a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Yes. Go for it! I can't run due to bad knees and now a bad ankle. But I love to walk. I have done triathlons and walked the run part (yes, I'm in the back of the pack). I have walked a half-marathon, and I'd like to walk a whole in the next year or two. You don't have to run, especially if it damages your body. Build up the miles using the couch to 5 K plan. Your joints and muscles will still need to get used to distance walking, so a gradual plan is good. Walking is a wonderful way to get and stay in shape. Don't feel like you have to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 i love to run/walk. i enjoy half marathons and plan to do my first full marathon this year. i use the jeff galloway plan, which incorporates walking. so, even with bad knees, you can find a plan that works. be sure to have good shoes though!!:D you can do it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolosoli Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Oh my...of course!!!!!!!! Go for it!!! I may not be popular in my opinion...but, I'm not sure humans are supposed to strap shoes on their feet and run long distances on a regular bases. The injuries I see so many people that run seem to experience are something I'm not interested in. I walk...a lot!!! I'm injury free and in great shape and enjoy my walks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm so glad you started this thread. I've been thinking the same thing. I don't have any problems with knees but I know so many people who have run and have big knee problems. Also, I'm more likely able to interest my husband if it's walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I may not be popular in my opinion...but, I'm not sure humans are supposed to strap shoes on their feet and run long distances on a regular bases. The injuries I see so many people that run seem to experience are something I'm not interested in. I walk...a lot!!! I'm injury free and in great shape and enjoy my walks!!! LOL I tell my husband the same thing all the time. I'm a walker, and I just do not get running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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