How Far Can Your Kids Walk?
By GreenMoo
@GreenMoo (11834)
May 20, 2011 1:14am CST
We have a family staying with us at the moment, who have just been telling us about their previous travels. They are very physical, outdoor loving people and have just completed a 300 km walk through Portugal. What is so incredible about this story is that their 8 year old son accompanied them! Obviously it was completed over a period of time, but I cannot imagine the reaction I'd get from my kids if I suggested they walk 300km!
How far will your kids walk? Would they enjoy a walking holiday? Could they manage 300km? For that matter, could you?
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8 responses
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
20 May 11
We generally do a lot of walking in the summer. My kids have been known to walk 4 miles non-stop. 300 km seems too much to me though!
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@BarBaraPrz (45568)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 May 11
A kilometre is approximately 0.62 the length of a mile, so 300 km is "only" 186 miles. Sound better?
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
20 May 11
I knew a KM was less than a mile.. I know a 10K is like just over 6 miles.
No.. that doesn't make it sound better, LOL.
@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
20 May 11
Unfortunately, my children inherited my scoliosis so they could not manage such a long walk. But when they were children, before their spines began giving them trouble, they would walk miles and run miles in search of adventure and fun!
I think walking through Portugal would be a magnificent experience. I miss long walks, I miss running. That family is so blessed!
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@cream97 (29087)
• United States
21 May 11
Hi. GreenMoo. I don't know how far 300 km is. But if it is too far, I know that my kids could not walk that far. I know that when I take my kids with me to the park to walk on the track, my kids start to get tired eventually. They would tire at least 25 minutes after walking. So, if my kids walked longer than this, they would complain of their legs being tired and them being thirsty. It is great that kids exercise, but I think that they should not over do themselves either.
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
7 Jun 11
I know what you're saying. My kids will walk but there will be a point that they will say I can't walk anymore. My Daughter is good for that, so I ask her, do you have feet? She will reply, no. LOL She is very funny. My son will get that way also. But they have no problem when they are running around in the park and playing, but when it comes to walking, they just want to float.
@GardenGerty (157648)
• United States
21 May 11
I could not do this now. I think my daughter could though. She is so active and fit. I am working on getting back to a more fit self. My son could possibly do this. Of course they are adults as well.
@BarBaraPrz (45568)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 May 11
I used to be able to walk for miles with no consequences. Now, my lower back seizes up when I stop.
