Long walks

[Carrot]

So having walked 8 miles yesterday and 19 miles today, apart from feeling absolutely knackered, I feed great!

Here is the question, would you more knowledgeable phers say it would be damaging to a 20 mile walk every weekend once the body has accustomed to it?

[Animal]

As long as you listen to your body (no aching joints, etc) and have decent kit then why not?

[Carrot]

That's what im thinking

[Randy Winkman]

Apologies if this advice is a bit too basic - make sure you've got some decent shoes.

[jimbobsimmonds]

To be honest walking on decent terrain and in decent enough footwear is not very high impact. I think the body could get quite used to doing those sort of distances a day providing you got enough downtime and ate properly...

[littlegreenfairy]

Randy Winkman said:

Apologies if this advice is a bit too basic - make sure you've got some decent shoes.

This.

I walked 10 miles on Bank Holiday Monday last week and still in pain - the left foot arch - can barely put weight on it. I'm sure badminton tonight is going to do it the world of good

[goldblum]

anonymous said:

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But with far,far less of the fitness,stamina and weightloss benefits.Joints ie ligaments and tendons adapt to their usage,this is 'training principle.'

99.9% of running injuries are because of overuse.Y'know..by people who don't increase their mileages gradually and develop niggling injury which becomes chronic...and the

same applies to any other sport.

[Animal]

Don't forget the crap kit element!

Poor shoes, worn-out trainers, unsuitable socks, etc...

[j4ckos mate]

i take the dog on long walks, my top tips are two pairs of socks, good boots, and some water.


it amazes me that people are willing to carry a bottle of water for six or seven miles, then chuck it away when its empty.

if you have an iphone runkeeper pro is agood app.