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Used to think speed walking was just for old folks in malls
I spent years rolling my eyes at the power walkers at the park near my apartment in Denver. Then I tore my meniscus playing pickup basketball and my PT told me to start with brisk walking. After 6 weeks of doing 2 miles every morning, I actually get it now. The pace lets you think clearly and it's way harder than you'd expect. Anyone else flip their opinion on something they used to make fun of?
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stella_lane3mo ago
The first time I tried it I was at the Walmart parking lot in Lakewood and this guy in cargo shorts just zipped past me like I was standing still. I mean I was walking normal, not even dawdling, and he had this whole arm swinging thing going on. Made me realize I've been walking wrong my whole life. Now whenever I see someone speed walking I just think about that guy and his incredible pace.
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mitchell.lee3mo ago
That's fair, but honestly I still can't get on board with the arm swinging thing. Looks like you're swatting invisible bees or something. Speed walking in a straight line I get, but the full body motion just feels like you're trying too hard when you could just jog.
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jamesm383mo ago
Nah you're actually spot on with this one. People sleep on how fast power walkers can move. I see them flying past joggers all the time on the trail near my house. The real mistake is thinking it's easy just because you're not running. Get a proper heel-toe roll and you'll feel your glutes on fire. Also way easier on your joints than pounding pavement.
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