Feats of Pedestrianism
- In 1801 Captain Barclay walked 110 miles (177 km) in 19 hr 27 min in a muddy park
- In 1802 walked 64 miles (103 km) in 10 hours
- In 1805 walked 72 miles (116 km) between breakfast and dinner
- In 1806 walked 100 miles (161 km) over bad roads in 19 hours
- In 1807 78 miles (125 km) on hilly roads in 14 hours
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