Now it won’t take a genius to figure out that the ‘Sport Walk 6’ challenge is simply half the duration of the ‘Sport Walk 12’ and the point of this challenge is to give you a really good strong block of walking that will still require all the logistical elements of the 12 – picking a route, getting replacement fuel & drink, keeping a strong pace etc – but at just six hours, it’s much more viable for anyone who might be struggling a bit to stay out for twelve hours, whether because of ability or other commitments.
The objective is exactly the same as for the ‘Sport Walk 12’ – you pick your own route, set your own goal and then walk as far as you can in six hours! Unless you’re a fast Sport Walker or a Race Walker, you’re unlikely to hit Marathon distance (a fast Sport Walker can complete a Marathon in under six hours), so you’re probably looking at 30-40k max or maybe 20 miles or so. But the actual distance you cover isn’t important, what matters is that you achieve what you’re capable of in the time available.
As you do your challenge, take pics along the way, then share your experience on social media afterwards. You can post on our Facebook page, tag us in posts on Twitter, mention us in posts on Instagram and make sure you use the hashtag: #SportWalk6 If you’re on Strava and are in our Strava Club, make sure you title your walk ‘Sport Walk Six’, so that we all know what you’ve done and can give you kudos!
If you want some guidance on how to plan for your own challenges, take a look at our post on that exact subject here.
Other Sport Walk Challenges: The Sport Walk 12, The Sport Walk Five A Day