The Science of Run Walk Run Energy: Does Ratio Matter? Maybe!

The Ageless Runner
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Published 2024-03-01
Does Run Walk Run help conserve energy? Like many things in life... it depends. Learn how the rate at which you use calories during a run depends on more than just run walk ratio. And ratio may not matter at all!

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All Comments (11)
  • @johngriffin7255
    That is very useful for ultras! 3/1 feels comfortable on long runs
  • @kxs7267
    Appreciating this numerical, experimental approach. It puts some numbers to questions we had only theoretical suggestions for, until now. Thank you! I might even try something similar myself (when fitness allows) - it'd be interesting to see how consistent the results are. And obviously the more data points the better an idea one will get of factors such as degree of variability etc...
  • @kcomfort3545
    Good for thought. Interesting experiment Ralph.
  • @Shevock
    I am thinking of doing a run/ walk experiment this summer too. Love your work.
  • @JPprivate1
    Very interesting. How did you split between running and walking. I imagine that makes a difference. E g. 2000m running, 1250m walking, 1750m running for a 3:1 ratio... Vs some different split.
  • @stephensmith8512
    Love your channel Ralph but this one was too much in the weeds.