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jakelafort posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago

interesting article
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191011112250.htm
- Simon Paynton replied 7 years, 1 month ago
  My walking speed has slowed down as I’ve got older.
  - jakelafort replied 7 years, 1 month ago
    I am speedy..in fact it is painful walking with a slow walker unless that is a skunk is nearby and i want to savor the precious scent!
    - Reg the Fronkey Farmer replied 7 years, 1 month ago
      
      I get regular requests to “slow down please” when walking in company. When on my own I average 10,000 steps in 90 minutes but walk slightly faster than that on a 20 minute walk.
      
      jakelafort replied 7 years, 1 month ago
      
      Reg i assume you have noticed that speed walking causes an activation of muscles in front of the calf which does not occur when running.
      I wonder whether anybody considers walking speed when contemplating compatibility. Years ago i had a gf who walked so slowly it drove me nuts
      
      Reg the Fronkey Farmer replied 7 years, 1 month ago
      
      Yes, but only found out a few years ago. I noticed that if I walked a lot one day (20k + fitbit steps) that the fronts of my legs would be more tired than if I ran a 10K. So I now “slow jog” on the days before I run!! It makes a big difference..
      An ex gf once told me not to shoo people who walked in a zigzag manner on the street. Now they stare at mobile phones so I expect to be involved in an increasing amount of “phone rage” incidents in future 🙂 I cannot walk slowly.