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redheadintx
03-20-2007, 10:57 AM
Like it says... the LCD display is broken on my treadmill. I just dragged it inside from the garage to start walking and now I won't know how fast I'm going or how far. :(

If I walk at a reasonable pace (slighly short of breath, but able to speak in full sentences) for 30 minutes how far do you think I will have walked? Anyone know?

If all else fails I guess I can get a new battery for my pedometer and try to figure out how to get it to work. :o
GTChick01
03-20-2007, 11:14 AM
USUALLY my 'normal' walking pace is a 'fast' pace for other people. LOL And my 'normal' walking pace on the treadmill is 4.0 mph, which is equal to 2 miles in 30 minutes. Obviously I can't say exactly how far you walked, but maybe that will help. :)
redheadintx
03-20-2007, 11:23 AM
Thank you!!! This is exactly what I was looking for... ;)
White_lightning
03-20-2007, 11:30 AM
unless you 2 are exactly the same height and stride distance.. that estimate ie totaly off.. im 5'7" and 4 mph is a jog for for me.. 2,5-3mph is a brisk walk. If you dont want to repair it, i would go to a gym.. set certain speed levels and see how many steps per min it is on your pedo and work from there.
The Raven
03-20-2007, 12:13 PM
If you goal is cardio/fat loss, then distance is of less concern than intensity and time on the treadmill.
Cammin4V
03-20-2007, 12:45 PM
If you goal is cardio/fat loss, then distance is of less concern than intensity and time on the treadmill.
agreed.

2.5-3 is the normal walking speed, but that really doesnt matter. those calorie counters are usually too high anyways.
White_lightning
03-20-2007, 01:15 PM
agreed.

2.5-3 is the normal walking speed, but that really doesnt matter. those calorie counters are usually too high anyways.
most calorie counters dont take weight into account. for me at 320 to walk 5 miles at 3mph takes alot more energy then a 115lbs chick to walk 5 miles at 3 mph.
redheadintx
03-20-2007, 01:31 PM
If you goal is cardio/fat loss, then distance is of less concern than intensity and time on the treadmill.

Well, I'm walking in the Susan G. Komen 5K in Fort Worth on April 7 so I want to make sure I am comfortable with 3 miles... I think it should be no problem... my husband thinks I am going to die. :o So, I am about to get on there for 30 minutes and see how I feel... :p
The Raven
03-20-2007, 01:49 PM
Well, I'm walking in the Susan G. Komen 5K in Fort Worth on April 7 so I want to make sure I am comfortable with 3 miles... I think it should be no problem... my husband thinks I am going to die. :o So, I am about to get on there for 30 minutes and see how I feel... :p


If my heavy ass can jog for an hour, the walk should be a breeze. I did a 3k walk last year, and didn't even get tired.
ThreeFingerPete
03-20-2007, 01:50 PM
If my heavy ass can jog for an hour, the walk should be a breeze. I did a 3k walk last year, and didn't even get tired.

You can jog for an hour!??!?!?!!?
exlude
03-20-2007, 01:51 PM
Well, I'm walking in the Susan G. Komen 5K in Fort Worth on April 7 so I want to make sure I am comfortable with 3 miles... I think it should be no problem... my husband thinks I am going to die. :o So, I am about to get on there for 30 minutes and see how I feel... :p

You'll do fine, but you should be doing the walking anyway. :)
A 5k walk should give you no problem. I think I did one once...when I was 9 or so...with my mom.
exlude
03-20-2007, 01:52 PM
If my heavy ass can jog for an hour, the walk should be a breeze. I did a 3k walk last year, and didn't even get tired.

Lol, I like to run 5ks. But fuck jogging for an hour, I don't think I could do that.
ThreeFingerPete
03-20-2007, 01:53 PM
You'll do fine, but you should be doing the walking anyway. :)
A 5k walk should give you no problem. I think I did one once...when I was 9 or so...with my mom.

LMAO

You should do just fine. Walking doesn't get to be too tiring until after mile 10 on regular terrain. Boring? Yes. Tiring? not too much.
The Raven
03-20-2007, 01:59 PM
You can jog for an hour!??!?!?!!?


At my pace, not yours.
ThreeFingerPete
03-20-2007, 02:02 PM
At my pace, not yours.

Most people your height call that pace walking. :-p
redheadintx
03-20-2007, 02:04 PM
I think I'll be fine as well... how long do you think a 5K will take walking at a normal pace?
The Raven
03-20-2007, 02:20 PM
Most people your height call that pace walking. :-p


Most people at my height call you an asshole. :p
ThreeFingerPete
03-20-2007, 02:20 PM
Most people at my height call you an asshole. :p

Most people at most heights do.
White_lightning
03-20-2007, 02:25 PM
Most people at most heights do.
asshole.
exlude
03-20-2007, 04:26 PM
I think I'll be fine as well... how long do you think a 5K will take walking at a normal pace?

About an hour, 15 minutes if you keep pace at your "fast walk" (3mph).
redheadintx
03-20-2007, 04:29 PM
About an hour, 15 minutes if you keep pace at your "fast walk" (3mph).

I can so walk for an hour! Shit - I do that at the mall! :p
GTChick01
03-20-2007, 05:59 PM
unless you 2 are exactly the same height and stride distance.. that estimate ie totaly off.. im 5'7" and 4 mph is a jog for for me.. 2,5-3mph is a brisk walk. If you dont want to repair it, i would go to a gym.. set certain speed levels and see how many steps per min it is on your pedo and work from there.

That's why I said that MY "normal walk" = most people's "fast walk". I'm 6'0" with a long stride. So even if she was walking at 3.5, that's not much difference.
ThreeFingerPete
03-20-2007, 10:02 PM
asshole.

Including those well below average height, apparently!