The Benefits of Walking for Runners with Milica McDowell, DPT
About this episode
This episode discusses the benefits of walking for runners with insights from Dr. Milica McDowell.
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 Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/ Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/ Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/
People in this episode
Hosts: Sarah Bowen Shea, Molly Williams
Guest: Milica McDowell
Topics covered
- walking benefits
- running
- health
- fitness
- exercise tips
Keywords
- walking
- runners
- health benefits
- exercise
- fitness tips
- daily steps
- walking drills
Sponsors
Momentous, Currex, Tifosi Optics
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Walk : Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity―One Step at a Time
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