Sunday, January 10, 2010

Running vs. walking, what's the calorie difference?


I started running again yesterday. I have never been good at it. I run a little, walk a little. My friend, who is 20 years younger than I can run 2-3 miles, not get winded, doesn't stop for anything, just flies by me like I am 102 years old. I printed an application for both of us to run a 5k in March. That is my birthday present to myself. I don't care if I come in last, I just want to finish and not walk my way through it.
Running 1 mile burns about 105 calories for women. Walking burns about 75 per mile. Not a huge difference, but good to know.

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