Smith's Toy Superstore

We're having a birthday party at the Smith's Toy Superstore in Uxbridge this Saturday,

featuring all your favorite characters, face painters and more.

So join our celebrations this Saturday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.

at Smith's Toy Superstore Unit 2, Cowley Retail Park High Street at Spridge.

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Where should we go? Where should we go?

You really want to go to Smith's Toys Super,

Smith's Toys Super Sports.

This is a Global Player Original podcast.

Hello there at Rompod Run Club. I'm Jenny Faulkner, welcoming you to this bonus episode, The Extra Mile.

Now today we're going to take on a question that I hear a lot. Can power walking give you the same benefits as running? Well, it could do. Let's break it down. Because yes, they are different, but both have a place in your fitness journey. So let's start with

what counts as power walking because we're not talking about a casual amble, a casual stroll.

Power walking means you're moving with purpose, a brisk pace, arms pumping, heart rate

up, it's low impact, but it is still work. And the benefits stack up. So power walking can

improve your heart health, it can boost your mood and burn calories just like running. It's

easier on the joints though and often more sustainable for beginners

or those recovering from injury. When I was injured recently, I was doing a lot of power walking

and it felt great because it was the closest I could get to running. Running builds speed. Walking

builds consistency and running can lead to faster fitness gains,

especially for endurance and speed, but power walking lets you go longer with less fatigue.

It's also a great option for rest days or active recovery. You don't have to choose one,

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