Just a quick question. Does walking count? I'm thinking about running about 4 miles a day, then walking 1 mile in the middle of it. Like walking a quarter mile for every mile I ran. (I have torn cartlidge in knee, and don't want to give up yet) Can I count that as 5 miles? Or is in only 4 miles, because I really only RAN 4. Think of it as mini-breaks.

I was wondering this, myself. I have been forced to walk a bit because of the snow and ice.

In my opinion the 1000 Mile Club should welcome all people who intend to transport themselves 1000 miles, under their own power. This includes running, walking, and hopping (like the pace bunny). It shouldn't matter how slow or fast they travel. So, if someone walks the entire 1000 miles, I'll be happy for them.

And Kirsten, if you fall because the d@$% bunny trips you in the ice and snow, you're booted from the team!

Hey, shouldn't that bunny be the one to get booted for cheating?! k

I'm in the same situation...I had a MRI and have torn cartlidge in my knee. I currently run about 26 miles a week. But I don't think my body really wants me to continue at that level. Last year at this time I had torn cartlidge in my other knee, so maybe someone or something is trying to tell me something. My plan is to run 16 miles a week and walk 4. So bascially run 4 days a week and run the first 4 miles then 1 walk the last one. In addition I will continue my yoga and strength training. Surely my body can handle that. Thanks for not making me feel like a loser. For one day I was in the top eight in the race...i guess it was nice while it lasted

For me, the focus is on running. But you might say walking breaks are part of it! Case in point: I ran a half marathon a week ago and took walking breaks at two water stations. And yes, they are part of the 21.1 km I would never log walks though. Or bike rides, for that matter. (I live in Amsterdam, so my bike is my daily transport). But that's just me. I certainly don't mind if other people do include miles/kilometers they walk/bike/row/swim/.... As Claire says: This is not a race! And I suspect the pace bunny of taking walking breaks all the time bas

Thanks guys! I would have never ever considered walking as part of it, but with an injury I'm forced to give in a little bit. I figure to keep up, I'll run 16 miles weekly and walk the other 4. Oh well... I did discover Icy Hot today. Underneath 3 knee braces it really worked well... Did my four miles w/o a problem, slower but still pulling along. I know, I know I should rest it...right now that is not an option for me...(thanks for not flaming me!) thanks again

Different topic but......... I can't believe the 'I'm injured but I still run even though it hurts' approach!! A bit of discomfort in the knees etc. (you know the feeling) is fine in my book but if your strapped and creamed up and then your running and it hurts I'd say it's a sure fire case of being injured, full stop! And that doing things that make an injury sore will not benefit the recovery of that injury. The main objective when injured is to- 1) Not make it worse by continuing to punish the area. 2) Rest the injured area- completely if necessary. 3) Do whatever cross training you can do to maintain fitness and flexibility. 4) Not start back too quickly or harshly so as to relapse. I injured my knee before Christmas and took 3 weeks off, completely. Just walked and stretched and did some anaerobic stuff. I didn't run on it because it was sore whenever I tried to. If you can get a painkiller or treatment that gets rid of or helps the pain that's great but it doesn't convert into being ready to run. What it means is that medical science is great and makes us at times feel alot better than we truly are! Listen to your body. Plenty time to catch up later, it's only 24th of Jan!!