Run Walk Run

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Jul 2021
5:44pm, 19 Jul 2021
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GlennR
That’s a good pace.
Oct 2021
8:18pm, 19 Oct 2021
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TBR (TheBeardRunner)
I'm thinking of trying this. Tried a 90:30 which felt tougher than expected. The 30 seconds didn't seem long enough. Checking the Facebook page it seems like best to keep to only 30 seconds walking so change the 90 to 60 seconds running?
Oct 2021
8:48pm, 19 Oct 2021
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Metro_Nome
90:30 is my favorite ratio but I’m not fit for it right now so I’m going 60:60. I know some people find 30 is never enough. Give them both a try!
Oct 2021
8:49pm, 19 Oct 2021
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Garfield
TBR, just play it by ear/legs/etc.
Oct 2021
8:50pm, 19 Oct 2021
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lin50
TBR..I’ve tried loads of different ratios. On Sunday I did GSR using 45:20, but I also use 60:30, 30:30, 40:20, 75:30 and 90:30.
It’s really a case of trying different ones to see what suits you best.
The main benefit is that I don’t feel as fatigued using run/walk as when I run straight through.
Oct 2021
8:51pm, 19 Oct 2021
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FenlandRunner
I've been using 2/2 for weeks, but on Sunday changed to 2:30/1:30 and didn't feel any more tired, if anything it felt better.
Oct 2021
8:54pm, 19 Oct 2021
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Columba
30 seconds doesn't seem enough to me. I usually do 4:1 minutes.
Oct 2021
8:50am, 20 Oct 2021
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Wombling Plodder (Welsh Womble)
I'm thinking of trying this. Tried a 90:30 which felt tougher than expected. The 30 seconds didn't seem long enough. Checking the Facebook page it seems like best to keep to only 30 seconds walking so change the 90 to 60 seconds running?


Have you checked out the Jeff Galloway magic mile for ratios? They are just a guide but will get you started - also as others have said, have a play around but stick to 30s walk which is more of a glide in/out (no sudden stopping). If you feel you need more than 30s walk then slow your pace or reduce your run ratio. Have fun playing with the different ratios :-)
Oct 2021
11:43am, 20 Oct 2021
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TBR (TheBeardRunner)
Tried 60:30 but was only for my 1 mile streak saver. Psychologically felt more comfortable but obviously need to try on a longer run.
Oct 2021
12:00pm, 20 Oct 2021
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DoricQuine
Struggling with even 30:30 and 30:60 at the moment but have just downloaded this beginners programme which incorporates jeffing, so going to give that a go :)

icanrunclub.co.uk

About This Thread

Maintained by RevBarbaraG
A thread about the merits (or otherwise) and practice of including walk breaks in runs - particularly, though not exclusively, as recommended by Jeff Galloway.

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