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How to walk fast?

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soupfiend · 16/09/2024 18:07

I have started walking and really struggle to get above 3mph.

Today I thought I was literally flying along, must have looked a sight as well in terms of marching along, I was in a hurry.

My fitbit thing said on the way there I was doing 3.4mph and on the way back (with heavy shopping), 3.2mph

I just cannot get really fast and I read on here about people walking at 4mph!!

I could save a lot of time going for my walks if I could get some speed up. Although very much slowed down by trying to cross roads.

I was drenched when I got back and well out of puff.

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FuckThePoPo · 16/09/2024 18:54

Get a golden retriever 🙄 😂

HoppityBun · 16/09/2024 18:50

junebirthdaygirl · 16/09/2024 18:44

I am always considered a fast walker. My friends tease me about it. My dh won't walk with me unless l slow down. I do 3 miles in an hour. It's fine. Relax and build your pace gradually. And carrying shopping is an extra workout.

I’ve always understood that all things being equal, a mile in 20 minutes is standard. But there’s a technique to speed walking, which is different from just walking fast.

JC03745 · 16/09/2024 18:48

If you are just trying to get from A to B, would a scooter help?

If you are trying to get fitter, try walking poles. It will also take time to get fitter and faster, it won't be instant.

Tulipvase · 16/09/2024 18:47

I thought 4km an hour was more normal. I’m a fastish walker (well compared to my friends) and my iPhone says I walk between 2.4 and 7.4 km per hour. I work in a secondary school so the slowness is from trying to battle my way down the corridor.

junebirthdaygirl · 16/09/2024 18:44

I am always considered a fast walker. My friends tease me about it. My dh won't walk with me unless l slow down. I do 3 miles in an hour. It's fine. Relax and build your pace gradually. And carrying shopping is an extra workout.

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soupfiend · 16/09/2024 18:34

onlyconnect · 16/09/2024 18:23

4mph is pretty fast. People talk as if it's a normal speed but it isn't.
I'm quite tall and people say I walk fast but I don't consistently walk at 4mph and I don't think I ever did even when I was younger.

Well this is helpful to know to be honest because I do read about people walking 4mph as if it is normal and easy.

And I cant take bigger steps, otherwise its uncomfortable

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Minikievs · 16/09/2024 18:30

Like a pp I think it's because I'm reasonably tall. I have quite long legs in proportion to my torso too.
I also think it's genetic 😂 Or learnt behaviour at least. My mum practically speed walks. Maybe I walk fast because I always had to practically run to keep up with her. My Nana too.

Youcancallmeirrelevant · 16/09/2024 18:29

I'm somewhere between 15-20mins per mile (so 3-4mph). I don't consistently walk at 4mph, but over say a small 2-3 mile walk i would probably do 2 miles at 4mph and 1 mile at closer to 3mph

DancefloorAcrobatics · 16/09/2024 18:27

If you just want to cover the ground faster, look at your steps and make bigger ones.

Walking with a straight back & arms slightly swinging will also give you momento.

onlyconnect · 16/09/2024 18:23

4mph is pretty fast. People talk as if it's a normal speed but it isn't.
I'm quite tall and people say I walk fast but I don't consistently walk at 4mph and I don't think I ever did even when I was younger.