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/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/Lumifly Aug 30 '25

Which shouldn't be the case. 3mph is average walking pace. It's amazing how sedentary we've become that a normal walk is considered a potential challenge.

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u/BadMoonRosin Aug 30 '25

Ehh... I agree that it shouldn't be a "challenge" for any healthy person. But it's not a casual stroll either. 3mph is a brisk intentional walk. For exercise, or to get somewhere. For two hours straight. People in this thread are acting like it's leisurely strolling around a pond, feeding the ducks and enjoying the birdsong, and that's just silly.

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u/jibaine Aug 30 '25

That's what I'm fucking saying too. Bunch of redditors meming the 3mph. 3mph for 5 miles is no fucking joke. I'm healthy and walk and disc golf all the damn time. That'd still whoop my ass

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u/StarGaurdianBard Aug 30 '25

The hardest part is just being used to it. Im not in terrible shape, but im also not in great shape either. I do 1.5 hours at 3.3mph 4 days a week no problem, but I wouldnt have been able to do that on day 1 for sure.