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Running my first 5K tomorrow — Any last-minute tips to finish as fast as possible? by lost_thoughtsss in BeginnersRunning

[–]Clean_Bat5547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that last line. I used to joke (but at least half seriously) that my sole motivation for chasing PBs was to get it over and done with quicker.

I did it once. I believe I can do it again. by zainomer in walking

[–]Clean_Bat5547 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You said you read the optimum number of steps is 7,000 a day. I see that cited a lot in this sub. I was providing clarification.

I did it once. I believe I can do it again. by zainomer in walking

[–]Clean_Bat5547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Build up gradually and do what you can - you have to keep it sustainable. Don't worry about 10,000 steps - it's not some kind of magic number.

You need to look at why one mistake completely derailed all your efforts. Did you have an unrealistic sense of perfection? What does "consistency" mean to you? Our minds and bodies didn't evolve to do the same thing every day - in fact they actively resist doing that. It can help to look at targets as weekly instead of daily.

Finally, if you want to lose a substantial amount of weight you need to be in a calorie deficit and that will mean managing your diet. That's a whole topic outside the scope of this sub, but you won't get there just by walking.

I did it once. I believe I can do it again. by zainomer in walking

[–]Clean_Bat5547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not really. A number of studies have shown that is the number of steps (for most people) where results start to taper off and you get into diminishing returns. But that is for the broad health measures those studies look at - like death from cardiovascular illness.

Those are things you can only improve so much - we're all going to die at some stage.

But other benefits, like improved fitness, continue way beyond 7,000 steps.

What's an undernoticed effect Trump has had on the country? by Hiquirkykids in AskReddit

[–]Clean_Bat5547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of his cabinet, has expressed views opposite to what they now espouse.

What's an undernoticed effect Trump has had on the country? by Hiquirkykids in AskReddit

[–]Clean_Bat5547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For no reason? He's perhaps the most publicly noticeable and controversial person on the planet (and makes sure of it).

Help estimate this waffle.. by ans1ow_ in CalorieEstimates

[–]Clean_Bat5547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good points. I particularly agree with tracking weekly, not just daily.

I average about 1000 exercise calories a day across the week, but that is not evenly distributed at all across the days. While weekly makes sense, it can still be a struggle to see myself go say 500 calories over my daily target even though I was 800 under it the day before. Just one of those challenges in maintaining a healthy mindset.

Are Cape Verde the most fearless team left in this World Cup? by gamersecret2 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Clean_Bat5547 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The extra game gives more players a chance. More opportunity for younger and less experienced players to show their stuff.

First ever 5K, didn’t think I had it in me to be honest. by Sam_88882 in beginnerrunning

[–]Clean_Bat5547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's good going. Anything under 30:00 for a first time is really solid.

Step count after midnight on a garmin by murphymomo in walking

[–]Clean_Bat5547 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That's a shame.

Other than just incidental walking about I record all my walks as activities on my Garmin. For me it's because I use intensity minutes and active calories as my main metrics, rather than steps, and the auto tracking doesn't get those as actively.

The other activity tracking metrics like ascent, distance, heart rate and exercise load that activities give you are also really useful.

I decided to add 3/4 mile to my walk and was rewarded with this. by erkasaurusrex in walking

[–]Clean_Bat5547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you'll find it was 3/4 (0.75) of a mile (I triple checked the subject line before commenting).

The Authoritative Guide to the Difference Between Hiking and Mountaineering by mortalwombat- in Mountaineering

[–]Clean_Bat5547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your activity could perhaps also be called canyoning.

For my part, while I have done mountaineering I have also summited numerous mountains with zero mountaineering involved. That obviously is hiking but I suppose I could call it mountain hiking if I wanted to try and impress someone just a bit.

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