LL, it's a good observation - yes, a cracking walking pace would probably be a more efficient pace overall, but doesn't seem to suit me these days. There was a poster on the original 5 day thread that gave a schedule for a 4 day crossing, walking only - maybe that's a target you could aim for? As Ronald T. observes a true running time is nearer 2 days. I don't see me covering 38m a day over 5 days by walking alone - trust me, I've tried.

Ern - but you did complete the London Marathon! That's quite an achievement at whatever pace - nice one!

Stottie - that 'Scout Pace' helps to prevent the build up of lactic acid in the muscles - a good technique. Esp. for you, as you caught your bus!

cheers
lwm

Runners who also walk occasionally tell me that it takes awhile to get the walking muscles back into good service, that running uses some different muscles than walking. Alternating seems to make sense.
I have found that jogging on a downslope seems to use less energy than walking and is also easier on the body. Anyone else have this experience?

I also find it easier on the thighs and knees to jog down steep slopes, with the help of my Sorbothane insoles to protect the joints.

LWM - thanks for the explanation re lactic acid - that makes a couple of things clearer!

down hill travelling
years ago when on the L.W.W. i was with workmate and we were coming down hill and he was struggling, we inter locked arms(his left and my right)holding hands and went jogging down, in what i call double harness.
it helped both of us we found it easier to keep our balance and seemed to land lighter on our feet.
don't know what anyone who saw us thought though

Lightweightmick, yes thanks, did complete L.M.

Lightweightmick,
i have been enjoying your website
but cannot log on to put on any remarks

I did the Yorkshire 3 Peaks again yesterday, my second round in a month, but this time clockwise as opposed to the normal anti clockwise. I swear this the hardest way, I thought so the last time I went this way, but now Im convinced of it. Anyway got round in 6hr 35min, walking most but trotting the easier parts. Now Normally when I am on a walk I walk all of it, and when on a run I run all of it, I have never before mixed the two. almost a month ago I walked it in 7hrs 13min, so obviously walking and trotting gets you round faster. However trying to get round inside 6hrs disapeared on that cruel climb up Pen Y Ghent, by which time my legs had melted, then desperatly trying to go for 6hrs 30min and not quite making it, at the end I was absolutely drained. I think if I was going for a 5 day crossing I would just have to walk the 40 miles per day required, which may mean a 15 hours on the feet, which I know is achievable. Incidently my hip and thigh are no worse for the ordeal of yesterday.
Dave.

Hi Dave ,
it would be a bit dodgy coming down Pen-y-Ghent
or is it paved now, like Whernside and Ingleborough.
we used to sruggle to do it in under 10 hours

You're too kind Ern - I put it together myself. Took me ages to learn the HTML and CSS! - mind you my lad chipped in with a few suggestions - as a software engineer, he came in handy when I got stuck. He hasn't got time these days so I'm on my own with it. Needs a bit of work still and I keep trying to improve it as time permits. Must admit I never thought of adding a guestbook. The 70+20- article reproduction was a bit tricky and may not show the 3 column layout properly in all browsers, but I tried to reproduce it as it appeared in The Great Outdoors (as it was called then) - still interesting with that 20lbs kit list inc food, shaver and canvas tent!

Dave, I can't remember how far it is (having not done it! as an organised event or otherwise) but seem to remember reading it's 24m? That's sounds a respectable time, young man. I think the hip and thigh are more down to inactivity than past activity, otherwise you would think something would flare up, surely? You sound much closer to a 5 day than I am at present! If you email me I'll send you a copy of Ronald's account (as the book is out of print - and is quite expensive on amazon 2nd hand)
As the original 5 day thread is gone Ronald's schedule is:
RHB 8pm start.
Day 0:1st night - cliffs below Hawkser.
Day 1:2nd night - Beacon Hill
Day 2:3rd Region of Gringley Bottom after Reeth
Day 3:4th Robin Hood's Grave
Day 4:5th Gibson Knott
Day 5:St Bees 8pm finish
(sounds feasible enough - but even if we make it to Gibson Knott (or up Easedale) - still leaves a 35m day on shot legs and those miles are well and truly etched on my memory!
The key to maintaining your present level of fitness is consistency! I follow heart rate related programme (at 80% at present), though I tend to be a minimalist in the training too - a true lightweight!
If you're on facebook Dave, I've mapped out the route up to Robin Hood's Grave on the Social Running Map facility - it's a bit fiddly and the mileages are a bit lower than should be I think but still a useful tool that uses Google Earth mapping. I'll make sure I got right email on profile.
cheers
lwm

Lightweightmick,
my websight is with the help off others,
it is not as sraight forward as yours and the entries are not as explicit, maybe when i am walking i walk with my eyes shut