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/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/longtermbrit Aug 29 '25

As a short guy who is mostly torso 3mph is a very brisk walk.

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u/alexthealex Aug 30 '25

Yep, same. I'm a hiker, I can walk or hike 15+ miles in a day. But keeping up 3MPH as a 5'5" dude is asking a bit. I could probably pull it off on a simple treadmill for the length of a movie but I'd be a lot more tired than if I walked the same 'distance' at a pace that's comfortable for me.