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I can only manage 6 miles ...what am I doing wrong?

33 replies

redsaidfredd · 11/06/2021 16:55

Trying to get fit.
I went out walking today.
Got to 6 miles and was knackered.
My feet,legs and back were aching.
I want to get up to 10/12 miles per day.
Any tips ?
Is 6 miles enough ?
Or is more recommended

OP posts:
actiongirl1978 · 11/06/2021 17:08

I am really fit and run and walk the dog most days around 6milez. On the odd occasion I do 8 or 9 I'm absolutely knackered.

OP just keep at it. I wear walking boots but even then my feet throb when I've been on them for a long time!

fruitpastille · 11/06/2021 17:07

Do you have a particular goal? If you want to reach 10-12 miles I'm sure you can build up to it. If it's general fitness then any activity which raises your heart rate will help - you don't really need to walk really long distances.

doadeer · 11/06/2021 17:05

I think 6 Miles is great. Walking 10-12 a day would be a lot surely!? It will take time

Ouchiehelpneeded · 11/06/2021 17:03

You'll need to build it up gradually, as @milinhas says.

How often are you planning to go walking?

Mayvis · 11/06/2021 17:02

@OneRingToRuleThemAll

Isn't daily recommend 10,000 steps? That's about 2-3 miles.
10,000 steps is approx 5 miles for the average strided walker.

OP - 6 miles is a good distance. Just keep at it and increase slowly. Make sure you’ve got decent foot wear and are drinking enough in the warm weather.

toomanydicksonthedancefloor1 · 11/06/2021 17:01

That's 10km almost. Well done!

Don't put yourself down that's an amazing achievement. If it was me, I would just try to improve the slightest bit each time I go out. So either by doing the same distance in a slightly shorter time, or by walking a bit further, even just a few hundred metres.

You'll soon find it much easier I bet. I lost my drivers license a couple of years ago for medical reasons and I was very surprised how much I toned up from all the walking with 2 kids, a pushchair and buggy board. It made me feel great.

The only other thing I would suggest is make sure you have suitable and comfortable shoes.

Well done for getting out there and exercising. You should be proud of yourself.

milinhas · 11/06/2021 16:59

If you’re unfit then that’s not unexpected! Try and walk 6.5 miles next time and you’ll soon get there Smile

OneRingToRuleThemAll · 11/06/2021 16:57

Isn't daily recommend 10,000 steps? That's about 2-3 miles.