Walk the Walk

Posted by : RunnerBecky Thursday, June 20, 2013

I can usually tell first thing in the morning whether or not it will be a good day physically for me. This pregnancy has good days and bad days. Sometimes in a matter of minutes I can go from feeling OK to feeling awful.

If I am feeling good, we usually take a walk after breakfast. We've been able to do this for the past two days and I am thankful. It usually takes us about 30 minutes to stroll up and down the sidewalk. I don't really even sweat but do enjoy getting out and about.

It is great time for me to think and pray.

I really want to try and be more active this pregnancy. It makes me feel ten times better and hopefully it will help me keep my weight gain in check.

Of course the chart below cannot be 100% accurate, but it does give you an idea of what your calorie burn would be for a walk.

Walking a 4mph pace would be a 15:00 minute mile.

Calories burned per mile by walking

Speed/Pounds	100 lb	120 lb	140 lb	150 lb	160 lb	180 lb	200 lb	220 lb	250 lb
2.0 mph	57	68	80	85.5	91	102	114	125	142
3.0 mph	53	64	74	79.5	85	95	106	117	133
4.0 mph	57	68	80	85.5	91	102	114	125	142
5.0 mph	73	87	102	109	116	131	145	160	182