Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
You know, even though I have stopped the running (at least until I get back from my cycling trip), I think the slow jogging was what worked better for me than run-walk. Even with taking off a couple of months from running, when I started again in April, I could easily run 3 miles, but at a slow speed (5.2-5.5 mph). My natural running pace seems to be about 5.5-5.8. It was a push to get to 6, which is about a 9:50 mile. That's where my breathing gets a bit labored. Usually,my legs hurt way long before I feel winded.
I am a fast walker and can do a 14-15 minute mile. But that seems separate from running. I do take short walking breaks on longer runs (which for me is above 4 miles).
Good luck, Catrin!
Not to be "nit-picky" here, but isn't 6mph equal to a 10 minute mile? I know that's how it is on the treadmills at my gym. Infact, sometimes it comes out to a bit more than a 10 minute mile for the first 1 or 2 miles...then, usually by the time I hit the 3rd mile...my time is right at 30 minutes.