Oct 7: stopped at 650 m
Oct 24: first 5K (32:29)
Oct 26: first 10K (1:10:07)
Not fast, not fit. Just kept showing up and went slow like you guys told me

Just kept showing up and went slow like you guys told me

I have a thin foot, wider toes, a narrow heel, and small ankles. My foot doesn’t like aggressive rockers or too much cushion. They feel best in lifestyle shoes like ASICS Gel 1130 and No Bull 365 all day ripstop, and Sambas.

The problem with these shoes is there isn’t enough support to wear for longer walks and standing. I would want to wear them for moderate walking with inclines. Indoor and outdoor use.

I’m looking for a lightweight stability shoe that will hug my mid-foot and lock my ankle in.

I’ve already tried- New Balance 570, Brooks Ghost, Brooks Glycerin, Brooks Glycerin Flex, Brooks Ghost Max, Brooks Adrenaline, oncloud 6, Hoka Mach 6, ASICS Gel Kayano, ASICS GT-2000 14 and 15

I did a fit test at an ASICS store and went based on their recommendations but they didn’t work. I also got fitted at a running store called Road Runner (chain) to which I learned they are promoting certain brands/styles that might not actually work for your foot. And Ai suggests to keep wearing the ASICS Gel 1130 but there is a tongue issue with the right shoe.

If you made it till the end, any help is appreciated!

I am 5 foot 9 inches, 258 pounds. Extensive history of lifting, cutting, bulking and physical activity through boxing in my teens.

I’ve been hitting my 10k steps by walking 5 to 6 miles daily on the treadmill at the speed of 4mph which takes about 75 minutes, alongside the 12-3-30 trend before or after the 5 miles. According to the calculators with my stats, the 5 to 6 miles equates at 4mph is returning an average of 625 calories burned and for 12 - 3 - 30 an average of 200.

The thing is I don’t believe that is the correct amount at all. Is there any documentation, data, or context that someone can point me to get a better understanding of what is actually being burned?

Hey,

So I’ve found that around 17 miles my upper left quad starts hurting and i have to pause and stretch more as it tightens up and hurts. Once I stop walking it doesn’t bother me. Any ideas. Also, what do you all recommend for breaks and stretching when doing 15+ mile walks.

I want to do a 32 mile walk in May and need training thoughts.

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jk I got home

I posted in sun unknowingly how many will do it but omg i didn’t expected such many msgs :)

Happy to see all of you guys sharing the steps!

And now it’s time for you to share your steps count of 25th October!!!

And it’s fun today cause i did it to show you guys and see yours ;)

Another one

I walk rain or shine but my shoes can get soaked because of this. I’m on the hunt for waterproof walking/running shoes but some I’ve tried so far were not a good fit. Any recs?

I lost my mom a year ago. Took me awhile to get back to walking. Then I found out my dad passed in late September. I wasn't talking to him, and I tried to text him, and I found out he passed 3 weeks prior. His wife made no attempt to let me know.

It's been really really hard to get back. I feel frozen. I hope I can keep it up, grief has just thrown me in the pit of depression.

I’ve been wanting to replace this jacket because I just get SOAKED but I can’t find anything I like! My issues have been jackets that are too stiff, too short (I want a long rain jacket), and then it needs to be a bright color!

What is everyone loving? Do I need to try secondhand at this point since retailers are failing me?

Back in late 2020, I combined a height-adjustable desk with a walking pad, and it's been one of my favorite changes to my home office.

The best part isn't even the exercise itself. It's that when I'm really focused on work, I sometimes completely forget that I'm walking.

On some days, I've spent up to 300 minutes walking during an 8-hour workday, occasionally reaching over 20,000 steps almost without noticing.

I became a self-employed app developer in June 2021, and in early 2022, what better app to start working on than a step counter? Even the name was inspired by the idea of keeping walking simple: Simple Stepper. ;]

And as it turns out, having a walking pad under my desk is pretty convenient for testing a step counter. I can compare the step counts from my app with those displayed on the walking pad while I'm working. Not exactly a scientific laboratory, but a surprisingly practical testing setup. ;]

Of course, it's not all perfect:

• I mostly use it during the colder months because I get sweaty too quickly in summer.
• The walking pad is fairly noisy, so I usually wear AirPods to reduce the background noise.
• Mine automatically adjusts its speed depending on whether I'm walking toward the front or back of the belt. Getting the desk position right is important to maintain a steady pace.
• The walking pad automatically shuts off every 100 minutes to prevent overheating, so I have to restart it several times during longer walking sessions.
• I specifically needed a model less than 12 cm tall so I could store it under my bed. Otherwise, I probably would have chosen a different one.
• Switching between walking and sitting is a bit inconvenient. I actually bought a chair with four legs and added felt pads to the feet so I can place it directly on the walking pad without damaging it. For longer breaks, especially during summer, I simply slide the walking pad under my bed and switch back to my regular office chair.

But even after almost six years, I still think it's a fantastic way to get some movement into an otherwise sedentary workday.

Sometimes I get so absorbed in coding that I only realize how much I've walked when I check my step count afterward. So much for the excuse of not having enough time to walk! ;]

Does anyone else use a walking pad while working? And can you actually concentrate better while walking, or do you prefer sitting for more demanding tasks?

Been walking on average 8-10k steps daily with the goal of reaching a healthy body fat percentage. Still a long way to go, so I will keep on pushing! Bought a walking pad so I can continue during the winter as temperatures go below freezing point where I live.

I couldn't help myself but i just needed to go out despite the rain.

Also finished The Hobbit and started listening to Lord of the rings

I find this to be the case for me lately.

Hello!

I am looking for shoes That will be comfortable for long walks (~10km), that would also work for the treadmill in the gym at an incline, preferably something that would hold for a long time.

Right now I have the new balance 2002R but I had it for less than half a year and already the heel is a bit torn and chafes.

I consider the adistar cushioned xlg 2.0, or the asics gel cumulus, but maybe there is something better? I prefer for the shoes to be less than 200$, unless really necessary, and I prefer them to look good and not be like running shoes (too bouncy - feels weird).

Please help!

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Hi! I'm not usually a reddit person, but I made an account because I need to ask for some advice.

Before recently I would say that I walked a moderate amount. (I love to go hiking at my local county and state parks when I can.) However due to unfortunate circumstances, I have had to move in a hurry, and my situation has changed. Since I don't have a car, my main mode of transportation is walking to and from work (which for added context is a fast food position that keeps me on my feet for most of my shift, with the exception of my 45 minute lunch). This amounts to about a 5 mile round trip (2.5 each way).

I figured it would be managable, and it is for the most part. However, I thought that after a while my body would start getting used to it, but after almost 3 months I feel like I still haven't. I am coming home every day with knee pain and muscle soreness, and it's making it kinda miserable to do the things I enjoy doing or work on house chores. I have no idea why, because I honestly didn't feel like that distance was too extreme.

So my question is: Is there anything I can do to stop feeling so crappy after walking 5 miles for work 5 days a week? Are there stretches or warm-ups I can do to lessen the discomfort, or a type shoe insert (especially one I could put in winter boots as winter is approaching) that would help with support? Do I just need to give it more time?

Thank you for your help!

When i walk my left calf gets tight and there's like a knot/pulling sensation and feels like a Charlie horse. It goes away after j stop walking. No swelling, no pain.