Walking

[Jameshow]

Used to be first walk of the year of the Outdoor Society when I was at the University of York. But we took the Pennine Way via High Withins.

That's the route I take..

 

[Jameshow]

Same here, which is why I sometimes end up jogging; worrisome as that's a gateway to the world of running, which I want no part of...

I sometimes end up jogging and that's a world I want no part of...😂😂

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I walk loads in my work, but also for utility.
Sometimes I want to buy more stuff than fits in my panniers, so I'll walk the mile to Aldi's and back.
I have a bus stop at my doorstep, get free bus travel, but would never dream to take a bus for journeys less than 2 miles.
Sometimes I walk instead of cycling if the route is dangerous on a bike.
In good weather, I'll take a long leisure walk if I have the time, if not I'll cycle.

 

[ColinJ]

A 15 mile round trip walk at a minimum. Nice.

Yes it's my favourite one ATM...

That's the route I take..

I usually go that way but have only done it one way on the same day. The other direction would be by bus. My preference would be bus out, walk back.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

What do people use to monitor their walks

I use Strava but only because I use it for cycling as well - it also allows my wife to see where I am which might be useful at some point !

but I know there are other available - just wondering what people use

Garmin Connect - via Garmin Instinct watch.

 

[Rusty Nails]

I make sure to walk as well as cycle every week. I also do body weight exercises. People often also get a shock if they walk up a hill when they have only walked on tame pavement or gravel tracks. Walking wirks a whole set of muscles, ligament and tendons that cycling doesn’t really touch. Plus good for skeleton, your back etc.

This ^^^
Cycling is a great aid to fitness, but pretty poor at helping maintain a healthy bone density, which is where exercise such as walking and running excel and get more important as we age.

 

[OldShep]

What do people use to monitor their walks

I use Strava but only because I use it for cycling as well - it also allows my wife to see where I am which might be useful at some point !

but I know there are other available - just wondering what people use

I use Apple Watch for walks says I’ve averaged 3.5 mls a day the past 12 months (1300mls). There will be a lot of coincidental walking on top of that not measured.

 

[sevenfourate]

I use Apple Watch for walks says I’ve averaged 3.5 mls a day the past 12 months (1300mls). There will be a lot of coincidental walking on top of that not measured.

Same. I only measure dog walks. That’s going to get me to approx 1600 for the year. I probably do more (Unrecorded) at work some days than I record with the dog though……