Training Guide: Mature Mile

The Mature Mile Walk is sponsored by the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy

Intermediate Level Program

Recommended Schedule for Mature Mile Intermediate by Time
Week Times per Week Time(min.)
January 8 2 days 8 minutes each day
January 15 2 days 10 minutes each day
January 22 2 days 10 minutes each day
January 29 2 days 12 minutes each day
February 5 2 days 12 minutes each day
February 12 2 days 14 minutes each day
February 19 2 days 14 minutes each day
February 26 2 days 16 minutes each day
March 5 2 days 16 minutes each day
March 12 2 days 18 minutes each day
March 19 2 days 18 minutes each day
March 26 2 days 20 minutes each day
April 2 2 days 22 minutes each day
April 9 2 days 22 minutes each day
April 14 - Event Day   20 - 30 minutes = 1 mile

By Distance…When walking outside, remember that 1 city block = 1/10 of a mile. Therefore, gradually build up the mileage so that by April 3, you can walk 10 city blocks!

Stop exercising and see your doctor if you experience: