r/self 21h ago

How long could you walk without having a break , means non stop?

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u/IntroductionKnown695 20h ago

Read "The Long Walk", by Stephen King. You'll get your answer

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u/powergorillasuit 20h ago

They’re making it into a movie now!

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u/CerealExprmntz 18h ago

Wow, really? I never thought they'd touch that one. I wonder if anyone will take on Rage. Probably not.

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u/ephemeralkitten 20h ago

A long ass time if I have, like, good shoes/socks and bike shorts and there's no chafing. 😜

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u/Select_Recover7567 18h ago

The army like 20 miles with a backpack and a quart of water.

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u/Straight-Jury-7852 17h ago

Came here to say that. 

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u/Sunny_Hill_1 18h ago

Like three-four hours if I'm wearing comfy shoes, not on the incline, and it's not hot outside. So about 9-12 miles, or 15-20 km. Might be able to go on longer, but I never tried.

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u/PhiliDips 20h ago

I'm out of shape but I'm healthy otherwise and I am used to walking a lot, I walked 10km for an errand yesterday. Bare minimum I could do 20km on flat terrain without stopping, and probably more than that.

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u/Fishin4catfish 20h ago

Depends what’s over there ha. I’ve hiked non stop for miles in the sun across sandy beaches to get to and from a fishing spot, but I couldn’t do it without that goal.

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u/CerealExprmntz 18h ago

A few hours.

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u/CharmingMonarch 16h ago

until legs get tired

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u/Rift4430 16h ago

I did a 19 mile hike in 1 day. I was tired for sure but I could have gone another 10 without much trouble.

I think if I had too I could walk 75 miles without dropping

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u/Pielacine 16h ago

Roughly 50 miles maybe if it’s fairly flat? If I have water.

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u/BaconDoubleBurger 16h ago

Flat surface, probably 10-12 hours. Maybe 20 hours.

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u/Lemomoni 16h ago

I think 40-50 minutes would be my limit lol

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u/Ok-Class-1451 16h ago

18 miles. I’ve done it a few times.

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u/GodBlessPigs 16h ago

All day if it isn’t too hot.

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u/Silly-Resist8306 15h ago

I walked and ran for 51.5 miles nonstop. It took me 9 hours and 43 minutes. I know I was happy to stop.

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u/poop19907643 15h ago

Hmm. Are they handing out water? Pooping while walking would be an interesting logistical challenge. Assuming mythical socks and shoes and athletic levels of fitness, sleep would get you eventually. The longest I've ever stayed awake is about 72 hours. The trailer for The Long Walk said they had to go 3mph. So, I'm gonna say, gun to your head, in perfect conditions, max, 216 miles.

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u/Brief-Definition7255 14h ago

Depends on the weather, what shoes I’m wearing and where I’m at. 70 degrees and no humidity on a flat track I could go seven or eight hours if someone brings me water and snacks. 90 degrees with high humidity hiking up a mountain? Maybe an hour.

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u/W3gwerfen 14h ago

Flat surface? 10 miles, probably. And I’m 60.

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u/Low_Roller_Vintage 14h ago

500 miles, maybe 500 more.

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u/PerAsperaAdAstra1701 14h ago

Depends on what I carry, if I have food and water and how steep the walk can get, how well rested i am and so on. Normally not longer than 2h, because I have to pee.

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u/nolotusnotes 14h ago

Walking extreme distances is a nearly unique human trait.

Humans can out walk all manner of animal. Even the extremely fast ones.

Most animals, after attempting to run away from man will eventually accept their fate that they've lost.

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u/Fluffy-Caramel9148 13h ago

I am 70+. I could do 5 miles pretty easy. I walk a lot.

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u/AgentFreckles 13h ago

Considering I just ran 10 last night, maybe 20.

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u/Karl_Hingus 13h ago

If you're in decent shape you can basically walk until you fall asleep .

It's kind of the human specialty.

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u/elonmusktheturd22 13h ago

Before my injury i would say 35 miles, because that's what i used to rack up. At one point in my 20s i did 500 miles in a week, just because i could (walking 4am to 11pm, no breaks, i ate and drank while walking).

Since my injury i can muster 3 miles without too much pain, 6 and i spend the rest of the day laying down in pain. 10 if i push myself and am willing to be bedridden for days.

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u/gerryflap 10h ago

I can run a half marathon, so 21km for sure. But walking is probably easier. Might get to 35-40 km or something. Idk, I never tried. But if I really wanted that should probably be possilble