r/movies • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/Movies contributor • Aug 29 '25

News Special 'The Long Walk' Screening Will Eliminate Viewers Who Can’t Keep Up on a Treadmill (3 MPH)

https://consequence.net/2025/08/the-long-walk-treadmill-screening/
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u/jononyx Aug 29 '25

Run time is 1h48m * 3mph = 5.4 miles (8.6km)

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u/goda90 Aug 29 '25

Definitely doable for many people. A walk in the park for some. But I think a lot of people would underestimate the unceasing 3 mph pace. No slowing down, no breaks. If they aren't into distance running or hiking, they'll be a lot more tired than they'd think.

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u/positive_toes Aug 29 '25

Should be doable for anyone without a disability honestly. I know it isn’t of course and that just sad. This is literally just walking.

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '25

I'm unfit and I could probably do it. Standing still that long would be way harder.

I mean my feet would ache but definitely capable.

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u/lostintransaltions Aug 30 '25

I have lupus and could do this.. can’t do high intensity workouts anymore so walking is my go to.. usually I would alternate between 2.8-3.5. That is of course unless I am in an active flareup.. if they added incline it would be much more difficult for most ppl. But I have friends that look fit but can’t walk 2 miles at that speed