The Benefits of Walking for Runners with Milica McDowell, DPT

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.

Watch on YouTube

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