Hey guys, just read an interesting article about a study which compared the health benefits of running and brisk walking. Now, if you’re training for a fun run or a triathlon this probably won’t apply to you, but for the average person just trying to improve their health this is worth a read. Some of the key stats:

• Running reduced the risk of heart disease by 4.5% while walking reduced it by 9.3%.
• Calorie for calorie, walking also had a stronger impact on heart disease risk factors. The risk of first-time high blood pressure was reduced by 4.2% by running and 7.2% by walking.
• First-time high cholesterol risk was lowered by 4.3% by running and 7% by walking.
• The risk of first-time diabetes was reduced by about 12% by both walking and running.

To read the full article go to http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2013/apr/05/brisk-walk-healthier-running-scientists