Mid 50's, yes, have done twice this Summer, fairly regularly 12-15 miles. It's all about my FitBit steps and having a dog!
Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
21 mile walk...
- Thread starter TheBigUnit
- Start date
Wrong-Direction
Well-known member
- Mar 10, 2013
- 13,416
No
Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
CorgiRegisteredFriend
Well-known member
Walked up and down Snowdon last month. Minus 2 at the very top and we are talking July. 21 miles probably take up most of the day at my pace so it's a yes from me.
Yeah, regularly do. Whether it be South Downs, London Canals, Lake District etc. Myself and a mate do regular walking weekends and can easily do 20-25 miles in a day. As long as you take it at a steady pace and have food and water it's fine. Will do these walks on my own sometimes but much more enjoyable and easier with company.
pearl
Well-known member
Ha! I remember that day well, dark, gloomy, rained all day, hung over, think we played Southampton next day ... that kept me going! Sounds like you did more than 12 miles imho
Back to the OP question - Yes
I enjoy walking but the most has been 15 miles in a day. You need proper walking socks and boots. I did an organised walk of the South Downs Way. It is 106 miles in total from Eastbourne to Winchester and it took 9 days. The company ( Footprints or Footsteps) picked you up from near your home everyday and dropped you back every night.
That's not far off the longest distance I would run on my weekly long run when I'm training in the build up for distance races, so I assume walking it would be ok (it'd take a bloody long time to walk though so I'd probably prefer to run it given the choice).
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Not right now i'm busy
*cough* just under 25 hours in one go
(still slower than [MENTION=30744]Pembury[/MENTION]). Doing it again next year hopefully, hoping to get under 24 hours.
AmexRuislip
Trainee Spy 🕵️♂️
Yes, with a lot stretching involved.
pearl
Well-known member
I bought some proper walking boots in January, I walked around my flat in them, felt like walking on polystyrene blocks, they are now under the stairs.
RandyWanger
Je suis rôti de boeuf
No, not walking, I'd get bored. Have done a lot of hiking in the Alps, but was all planned, probably not 21 miles distance. I've gone on a 100 mile bike ride on a whim. But I regular ride 50 - 80 miles so wasn't that much more of a push.
Sorrel
Well-known member
When I lived in the Midlands I did the Coventry Way 40 mile walk several times, but I can't say a walk of that distance in a day is ever that much fun, much as I love walking; in my case I like the time to enjoy the surroundings rather than just hurtling onwards (which is why I don't enjoy running or cycling so much).
To get prepared for it I did lots of 20 to 25 miles walks at the weekends, which were lovely when it was below freezing in a winter morning - really beautiful in the frost - but a lot less enjoyable in the rain. My experience after that was that things only started hurting after around 34 miles.
Personally I would say that a 15 mile walk should be about the limit if someone isn't used to longer walks, then work up to a longer one. 21 miles as a first walk seems a bit long to me. It does depend on the terrain, though. 12 miles through the Peak District can be a lot worse than 18 miles along the seafront or a river.
To get prepared for it I did lots of 20 to 25 miles walks at the weekends, which were lovely when it was below freezing in a winter morning - really beautiful in the frost - but a lot less enjoyable in the rain. My experience after that was that things only started hurting after around 34 miles.
Personally I would say that a 15 mile walk should be about the limit if someone isn't used to longer walks, then work up to a longer one. 21 miles as a first walk seems a bit long to me. It does depend on the terrain, though. 12 miles through the Peak District can be a lot worse than 18 miles along the seafront or a river.
Works the other way as well though - doing flat courses usually ends up hurting way more than those that involves hills for equivalent time on feet (accepting I'll cover a bit less distance in the same time over hills/offroad). Greater variety of muscles need to be used, resulting in less damage/fatigue to specific areas.
Completely with you on the winter mornings - my favourite time to run on the Downs. Can't beat a clear, crisp, frosty morning.
Peter Grummit
Well-known member
Summer 2013, I realised I had nothing planned one Saturday and, waking early, just decided to set off for Eastbourne. It's about 17 miles from where I live on the southern edge of Lewes, via Southease, Firle Beacon and Alfriston. I do a fair bit of walking on the Downs and have decent boots. I made it fine but was weary and stiff by the end around 3pm. Luckily, my missus drove over to buy me ice cream and tea at Holywell caff and, more importantly, tipped me in the car and brought me home.
So yeah, go for it.
PG
So yeah, go for it.
PG
Peter Grummit
Well-known member
duplicate post
OT - I suppose neither you and / or the young superstar are free on Sunday? (This might not be the first time you've been asked this question...)
I'm not as I'm going on holiday - I'll check with him later and pm you