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The Benefits of Walking for Runners with Milica McDowell, DPT
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No matter what speed your forward motion is, you need to listen to this enlightening episode featuring Milica McDowell, DPT, co-author of Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity―One Step at a Time. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Dr. Milica details:
- the true sweet spot of daily steps (pssst: It’s less than 10,000!)
- the remarkable powers of a 5-minute walk and walking backward
- posture tips and walking drills
- why you might want to ditch your weighted vest
- the myriad benefits runners can gain by adding walks to their daily routine
The co-hosting duo talk about recent swimming and hiking adventures before Dr. Milica joins around 08:50.
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