How long would it take to walk 3 miles?

I can't run because of a knee injury but I do a fair bit of walking. I usually average about 1 mile in 15 minutes. If I really step out I can walk a mile in just under 14 mins, to go any faster I'd have to run or else use a style of walking which I'd be embarrassed to be seen doing.
 
I manage to walk 4.9 miles to work in 1 hr 20. Also have what could be considered a fast walking pace and a long stride. Oddly enough if i catch the bus it still takes me 50 minutes damn buses n traffic
 
Anything over 45 minutes is for people who use cars all the time, are out of shape or have physical disability's / injuries.

I walk to work, going off endomondo it's 1.93 miles and takes about 24 min.
 
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Well I walk to work and according to google maps it's 1.7 miles from my house to work. That takes me 20 minutes if I walk at my normal pace. And 30 minutes if I walk fairly slow.

So if I walk 1 mile in about 11 minutes, then about 33 minutes to walk 3 miles for me.

People say I walk too fast! But I've always walked fast haha.
 
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sven256 said:
Anything over 45 minutes is for people who use cars all the time, are out of shape or have physical disability's / injuries.

I walk to work, going off endomondo it's 1.93 miles and takes about 24 min.
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Don't talk crap, the speed you walk doesn't necessarily indicate how fit you are. Not everyone wants or needs to walk at 5mph like you apparently do.
 
Klo said:
Don't talk crap. Not everyone walks at 5mph like you apparently do.
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Why 45 minutes give an average speed of 4mph, which i think is reasonable, if you have none / do none of what i mentioned.

Of course this is for getting from point a to point b scenario. If you are doing things along the way it may take a little longer.
 
With such a pool of walking talent here I must give Lord Coe a call later this eveing. Someone will definitely get a medal next year.
 
Here you are jimbob27, this is the Para's doing a 'march' over 10 miles which they have to do under 1 hour 50 minutes.
I'd love to know where you did a 20 mile march in under 1 hour 50 minutes.

Now for people like Strife who think walking 10 minute miles is possible these Para's are doing 11 minute miles but they are doing a mixture of walking & jogging.

I hope that clears it up but I doubt it.


And here is a 'march' over 2 miles which they have to do in 18 minutes.
Once again a lot of running involved.

 
dmpoole said:
Here you are jimbob27, this is the Para's doing a 'march' over 10 miles which they have to do under 1 hour 50 minutes.
I'd love to know where you did a 20 mile march in under 1 hour 50 minutes.

Now for people like Strife who think walking 10 minute miles is possible these Para's are doing 11 minute miles but they are doing a mixture of walking & jogging.

I hope that clears it up but I doubt it.


And here is a 'march' over 2 miles which they have to do in 18 minutes.
Once again a lot of running involved.
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To be fair though, they are also carrying probable quite heavy back packs and kit. I have not watched the video, going off the screen grabs so a little jogging would make up for the slightly slower walking.
 
Just buy a cheap bike and end this argument. Trust me, if you don't drive and you have to walk for more then 15-20 minutes, a push bike is a GREAT investment, it keeps you fit as well. I love my bike.
 
sven256 said:
To be fair though, they are also carrying probable quite heavy back packs and kit. I have not watched the video, going off the screen grabs so a little jogging would make up for the slightly slower walking.
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They're also considerably fitter than most, so it's swings and roundabouts.
 
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