Walking vs Running

My Aunt made a great comment about how there are 2 reasons she and I don't run and don't enjoy it either and it's true. I have tried many different kinds and many number of bras so that when they bounce the don't kill, but nothing helps. So then that made me wonder, "is there really a major different in walking vs running?" You'd think it'd be a big difference, but it's not.

Calories per mile for 160 lb person

Walking

2.0 - 91

2.5 - 87

3.0 - 85

3.5 - 83

4.0 - 91

4.5 - 102

5.0 - 116

Running

5.0 - 116

6.0 - 121

7.0 - 119

8.0 - 123

9.0 - 121

10.0 - 131

Isn't much huh? So why would I want to run faster if I can walk faster and maybe a little farther and get just as much in as running? Also isn't running bad for your knees? I know after a good jog (when I was forced) that my knees would be killing me. So yeah I think I'll opt for walking. And my Aunt is right, do it on an inclined spot and it's even that much more exercise for you.

I think the first exercise at the beginning of the year that I am going to try and what I saw on pinterest. It will take me 8 or so weeks, but I might try it for awhile:

Week 1 - Run 1 min. Walk 90 sec. Repeat 8 times do 3 times a week.

Week 2 - Run 2 min. Walk 1 min. Repeat 7 times do 3 times a week.

Week 3 - Run 3 min. Walk 1 min. Repeat 6 times do 3 times a week.

Week 4 - Run 5 min. Walk 2 min. Repeat 4 times do 3 times a week.

Week 5 - Run 8 min. Walk 2 min. Repeat 3 times do 3 times a week.

Week 6 - Run 12 min. Walk 1 min. Repeat 3 times do 3 times a week.

Week 7 - Run 15 min. Walk 1 min. Run 15 min do 3 times a week.

Week 8 - Run 30 min.

Uh yeah I might make it to week 4...We'll see how things go. But that I think is my first goal. I am really starting to get sick of my body. I'm not use to this and I don't want to become EVER!