Corey I. walked: Did a cool-down walk ...

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  • 3 miles
  • 00:45 time
  • 16:23 pace
  • 584 calories
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    • Currently 3/5 Effort.
    effort 3/5
good 2.76 mi walk 2.76 mi 00:45 16:23 pace

Did a cool-down walk after my run. Felt good to have a nice long walk after the run. The last 1.5 miles are all uphill, so the walk was even more welcome. :)

Have been trying to switch up my routes some, so decided that I could do a long warm-up walk & then start running at a different location. Of course, this also means having to walk back the way I came. :) The good news is that doing things this way ensures a nice long cool down walk. Ran out of water on the last 1/2 mile, so walked a bit faster to get home, where a nice tall, cold bottle of water was waiting for me in the fridge. :) The next time I do this type of workout (i.e., long warm-up walk + run + return walk), I'll either have to bring the larger hydration unit, or run on a path with water fountains. :)

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  • Currently 3/5 Effort.
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  • Mickey W. Nice Job
    Nice Job:

    Way to go!

    over 2 years ago

  • Mickey W.

    People laugh at me but I always walk a half mile before and after my runs of any length. I think that your body needs that time. I just don't think it's a good idea to just stop cold.

    over 2 years ago Like

  • Corey I.
    Corey I.

    Warm-up & cool-down walks are a great way to prevent injuries. And there's nothing silly about that, eh?! :)

    There are several scenarios in which warm-up/cool-down walks can be highly useful: (1) a person's legs/bod are stiff after a previous days' workout, (2) in winter weather, (3) during a reacclimation to running (i.e., C25K program, etc.) (4) when increasing mileage.

    over 2 years ago Like

  • Bill S. Nice Job
    Nice Job:

    Switching up the routes is a great idea!

    over 2 years ago