| Does walking "ruin you for running"?
Posted: 5/31/2008 9:39:45 AM | I prefer to do MOST of my fitness cardio on low impact machines to preserve my joints. However, I do enjoy the occasional long sightseeing walk or scenic hike.
I have dated a few men who prefer to stay fit by running (or jogging) on the street. A couple of them ahve claimed that they do not enjoy the walks because walking "ruins them for funning". Is this true? Or just a cop-out? Why or why not?
Any thoughts from runners out there? | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 5/31/2008 10:58:34 AM | I used to run all the time, then when I hit 25 my knee's started to bother me a little. Plus the pounding would give me headaches. I switched to stationary bike and recently the stair stepper.
The cardio you get from using your upper and lower body is unbeatable and using the stair stepper saves your knees. | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 5/31/2008 5:15:12 PM | | Running is bad for your knees and if you care a lot about your joints I wouldn't recommend it, at least unless you have REALLY good shoes for it. Guys like more 'efficient' work outs, ie less time, more results, thus running is quite popular. I don't know many guys that want their girlfriends to go for a run with them though, I'd prefer other couple activities like hiking, camping, kayaking etc... | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 5/31/2008 10:13:49 PM |
A couple of them ahve claimed that they do not enjoy the walks because walking "ruins them for funning". Is this true? Or just a cop-out? Why or why not?
Do they mean ruining them physically, or psychologically??????
I assume they meant that running ruins them for walking psychologically, i.e. they don't get the endorphin-based runner's high that comes from intense running, hence they find long walks boring. That's not a 'cop out'.
If they mean it physically, then no, walking will not ruin your running ability.  | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 5/31/2008 11:05:51 PM |
I have dated a few men who prefer to stay fit by running (or jogging) on the street. A couple of them ahve claimed that they do not enjoy the walks because walking "ruins them for funning". Is this true? Or just a cop-out? Why or why not?
Hi, I am a marathon runner and run about 50-60 miles a week on average. I have been running for 5 years with many runner's clubs/groups. I never heard anyone ever say anything similar to what you have mention.
Yes, a long walk of 3+ miles "might" hinder their running latter that day. But if your talking about a walk around the neighborhood,mall,park, etc.; the answer would be No.
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These guys may not like to "walk" because of whatever reason (boring,going slow,etc.). Not because it will affect their running performance. | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 5/31/2008 11:23:21 PM | Thanx, Dizzy and BP!
Aha! I thought so! It is a cop out! They just didn't like hiking, walking, or sight seeing all that much! | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 6/3/2008 3:18:37 AM | It's a cop out. I go running quite a bit, and walking makes no difference at all. I did a 13 mile sponsored walk this weekend, and I'm going out running in a couple hours. If for some reason it nearly kills me, I'll be sure to come back here and vindicate your dates!
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 6/3/2008 5:36:17 AM | | I jog, run, sprint, walk, cycle, swim, hike, force march and all kinds of other fun leg activities. Nothing 'ruins' you for anything else. As long as you appreciate that the different activities do not always provide much 'crossover' fitness- walking does not help your running much and cycling does not help your running either- then everyone is happy. | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 6/3/2008 8:10:11 PM | This years goal for me is to run 8km then roller blade the same 8km directly after.
I do cardio at home on the tread mill. I usually go on for about 30 minutes at the rate of 5.6 /15 with an include of 10/15. Mind you this is just a face paced walk, gets my heart rate up really good although I find running to be the ultimate. Usually go to a school and run on their soccer field for less impact on the knees. Last weekend I ran 8km in just under one hour. I usually run the 8km seawall a few times a year. I plan on getting my time down to 45 minutes. | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 6/4/2008 12:00:06 PM | | Yes and No - if when you say walking you refer to long distance speed walking. Having done both, I've noticed that the strenuous use of certain muscles vary depending on the activity. Most people aren't specialists in one exercise or the other - so does it really matter? | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 6/5/2008 7:58:00 AM | | Do they mean in the same day? maybe doing a long walk would tire you out so you wouldn't want to do a run later, but any walking such as power walking, is more kind to your joints in any case :o) | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 6/5/2008 4:55:47 PM | I can't imagine a reason why walking would "ruin" someone for running. It sounds like total BS to me.
For one thing, many marathoners take long walks after completing a marathon to help their bodies recover. For another thing, many marathon training programs for first-timers combine running with walking as a way of building mileage and endurance. For a third thing, I know several marathoners who have actually improved their times by walking portions of the distance.
I agree with what a previous poster said: Running can ruin you for walking. | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 6/22/2008 6:27:51 PM | At some point in our lives, we'll have to give up running. Be it age, bad knees, accidents, etc.
Walking is far better than no exercise. The key is to get the body moving. | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 6/24/2008 11:21:35 AM | I used to run too before I switched to the Eliptical machine which is easier on my knees however I never found walking ruined me
for any activity. | |
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| Does walking ruin you for running?
Posted: 6/24/2008 10:45:28 PM | I do both. Walk up a mountain and run down and around it and walk back up and run down again. Some days I just walk and others I do a combination of both.
Concerning the knee issues: I'm 37 and both knees have torn ACL's that healed up. Oddly enough, I've only ripped the left knee since walking/running everyday and I've been doing it for 2 years now. The right knee hasn't given me fits since it got a shot of cortisone and that was before I decided to get in shape.
BTW, the ACL's in my knees have been torn at least 3 times each. Talk about pain and swelling. | |
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