Is it better to run a 3 mile distance at a fast or slow pace?

Question

which would help me burn more calories? also, which pace would benefit for my health? thanks.

Answer 1

A parent walking with their toddler around the block burns more calories than someone who ran it. When you go slowly, your body takes its energy from a differnt source than if you were going at top speed.

Answer 2

you would benefit the most from running easy.  Less risk of injury.  If its just for fitness you should focus on time not distance.  optimum is 45min and ideal is 1hr...  Good Luck

Answer 3

You should run at your own pace and as time goes by you could start to increase your speed gradually. If you try to over do it you could burn yourself out or even injure yourself. Doing your own pace and adding a few short sprints is not too bad either. Just don't do it for a long period of time. Well, until you think you can handle it.

Answer 4

do both

speed up for a few minutes then slow down

Answer 5

Slow down at first then speed up,

I that way you can conserve your energy,

I think..