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You can get to work some quicker way and run instead. Running is much more valuable than walking.

by nhooey 16y ago

DrSprout 16y ago
Well, you have to factor in changing out of your running clothes and showering if you're in a "professional" environment. Also I have bad knees that make even the mile I walked to the job I just quit a little difficult. I doubt they will ever heal enough that running is a good idea.
- drKarl 16y ago
  You can try bicycling, it's faster and you won't sweat unless you have to go uphill. Also, if your office has showers (a rare but nice feature) you can go running/bicycling and have a shower.
  - srik 16y ago
    Indeed. Id recommend using a fixie - http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_250/268_fixed-gear-bike-workout.html http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_250/268_fixed-gear... If showering is not an option, choosing the right apparel can get you through the day. http://shop.outlier.cc/index.html http://shop.outlier.cc/index.html The compromises are an inconvenience, but IMO the subsequent healthier and happier life is worth it.
    - maurits 16y ago
      A fixy is the shortest route to blown out knees. Especially if they were bad to start with.
- DrPhish 16y ago
  I had bad knees for years, but found that running exclusively up-hill on uneven ground for about 2 years completely cured them. This might not be practical or work for you, but I found a steady improvement after I started walking gently down hills and only running up. I also made a conscious effort to minimize the impact of each footfall. After 2 years, I found I could even run downhill again without pain or injury.
  - eru 16y ago
    Do you run striking with your heels or a more sane part of your feet?
lhorie 16y ago
I could jog on my way home, but since I sweat a lot, running to work is probably not a good idea. I've thought about biking, but it'd be a hassle because of the narrow staircases in my building. The subway is just slightly faster than walking (when it's on time anyways) In any case, I do ~6 hrs of martial arts per week, and I find that walking is a nice low-impact type of activity to complement it.

You can get to work some quicker way and run instead. Running is much more valuable than walking.

by nhooey 16y ago

You can get to work some quicker way and run instead. Running is much more valuable than walking.

Well, you have to factor in changing out of your running clothes and showering if you're in a "professional" environment. Also I have bad knees that make even the mile I walked to the job I just quit a little difficult. I doubt they will ever heal enough that running is a good idea.

drKarl 16y ago
You can try bicycling, it's faster and you won't sweat unless you have to go uphill. Also, if your office has showers (a rare but nice feature) you can go running/bicycling and have a shower.
- srik 16y ago
  Indeed. Id recommend using a fixie - http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_250/268_fixed-gear-bike-workout.html http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_250/268_fixed-gear... If showering is not an option, choosing the right apparel can get you through the day. http://shop.outlier.cc/index.html http://shop.outlier.cc/index.html The compromises are an inconvenience, but IMO the subsequent healthier and happier life is worth it.
  - maurits 16y ago
    A fixy is the shortest route to blown out knees. Especially if they were bad to start with.
DrPhish 16y ago
I had bad knees for years, but found that running exclusively up-hill on uneven ground for about 2 years completely cured them. This might not be practical or work for you, but I found a steady improvement after I started walking gently down hills and only running up. I also made a conscious effort to minimize the impact of each footfall. After 2 years, I found I could even run downhill again without pain or injury.
- eru 16y ago
  Do you run striking with your heels or a more sane part of your feet?

lhorie 16y ago

I could jog on my way home, but since I sweat a lot, running to work is probably not a good idea. I've thought about biking, but it'd be a hassle because of the narrow staircases in my building. The subway is just slightly faster than walking (when it's on time anyways) In any case, I do ~6 hrs of martial arts per week, and I find that walking is a nice low-impact type of activity to complement it.