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***UPBEATS DAY - TODAY***(Walkers - additional info on Page 4)

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  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,595
    LouisMend said:

    Looking forward to it, my first time on the walk.

    We know you can talk the talk, time to see if you can walk the walk :wink:

  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Massive thanks to @Rob7Lee @Eynsfordaddick @LouisMend and @Dansk_Red for helping take us through the 5k mark

    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/charltonlife-upbeats2018
  • jamescafc
    jamescafc Posts: 1,831
    AFKABartram said:

    Those with kids...

    One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.

    Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?

    I am in the same position. Be keen to hear thoughts.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    AFKABartram said:

    Those with kids...

    One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.

    Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?

    Far too long mate. Not only will he be knackered, he’ll probably be bored after the first mile or two. I get my wife to drop my daughter off a mile or so from the end so she does the last bit.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    AFKABartram said:

    Those with kids...

    One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.

    Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?

    If you can't get the good lady to meet you somewhere on route, my suggestion would be leave him at home. Carrying him on your shoulders will knacker your back within a mile.
  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,595
    10 miles is too much for a 7 year old. I'd have thought if at all possible, let them start with you for say 1 mile, get partner/friend/grandparent etc to be waiting on route and then drop them back to you with a mile to go. Just like dog years 10 miles for a 7 year old is probably a marathon for an adult.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    T_C_E said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Those with kids...

    One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.

    Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?

    Carrying him on your shoulders will knacker your back within a mile.
    Although he could put a long coat on and look like a normal height person.
  • redman
    redman Posts: 5,285
    AFKABartram said:

    Those with kids...

    One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.

    Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?

    10 miles is a hell of a distance for a 7 year old. When we used to do Scout group hikes, kids of this age might join for the last 2 or 3 miles. Obviously depends on his fitness and experience of walking whether he can do more but wouldn't recommend 10 miles.
  • 3blokes
    3blokes Posts: 4,610
    10 miles is a very long way for a 7 year old I would suggest. 2-3 miles is reasonable but unless they are particularly fit, much more than 4 and they will likely start flagging and complaining tbh.
    That also applies to me :wink:
  • Big in Brasov
    Big in Brasov Posts: 743
    AFKABartram said:

    Those with kids...

    One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.

    Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?

    One of our groups is bringing his 7 year old son, a few of us have agreed to share giving him a ride on our shoulders if it gets too much. Alternatively, if your boy has a scooter, why not bring that along?
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  • Big in Brasov
    Big in Brasov Posts: 743
    Any more for some happy Upbeat ska?

    https://the2percent.bandcamp.com

    It'll get you dancing, and proceeds from downloads will go to support the lads.
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    I’m not taking my son (5) this time because you just end up with him on shoulders for 8 miles.

    This is the voice of experience.

    Would suggest not taking is the better option chaps
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,806
    AFKABartram said:

    Those with kids...

    One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.

    Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?

    Roo is 8 and coming. His mum tells me he walked 5 miles recently and got very tired. We will be bringing a scooter.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    Alwaysneil said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Those with kids...

    One of my boys (he’s 7) is begging to do the walk with me. My gut feeling is it’s too much but he’s distraught about it.

    Has anyone walked it (or similar distances) with kids this age before? Thoughts?

    Roo is 8 and coming. His mum tells me he walked 5 miles recently and got very tired. We will be bringing a scooter.
    Honestly mate, a scooter will be a bad idea. You’ll either be carrying it for half the time or worried about it bashing into people.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Cheers all, backed my own thoughts. See you in the morning
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,806
    Mmmm, i did think that about the scooter as well....

  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Thanks to @DRAddick Pat McTernan and good ol anonymous for your contributions, much appreciated

    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/charltonlife-upbeats2018

    Not sure going out tonight will prove wise in the morning :-(
  • SDAddick
    SDAddick Posts: 14,467
    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/charltonlife-upbeats2018

    Thought I'd donated already but turned out I hadn't. Wanted to post the link for anyone who is on the fence or who couldn't find it. Top marks to everyone doing the walk. Always looks like a lot of fun (and an impressive trek).
  • StubleyAddick
    StubleyAddick Posts: 2,552
    LouisMend said:

    Looking forward to it, my first time on the walk.

    I was looking forward to it until I found out Palace fans were attending too.
  • robinofottershaw
    robinofottershaw Posts: 1,921
    Cannot join you on the walk but have donated to this great cause.

    Have fun and If anyone gets the bug after this, I highly recommend the 500 mile Camino de Santiago walk across Northern Spain!
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  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Just back from paper shop, lovely morning for a walk.

    See you all soon
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,236
    On way. Strolling to Dartford station. Lovely morning. Looking forward to this.
  • Eynsfordaddick
    Eynsfordaddick Posts: 2,045
    Lovely morning for a stroll! Looking forward to seeing early morning Greenwich and around.
  • Tavern
    Tavern Posts: 7,678
    Having a cup of tea then setting off.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,223
    Good luck to all the walkers but especially @SE7toSG3 and @charltonnick representing the museum.
  • kimbo
    kimbo Posts: 2,996
    Great day. Fab weather. Tired legs.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    Cracking day, lovely weather, great company, the blisters on my feet bloody hurt though.
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,208
    Any photos of the walk?
  • kimbo
    kimbo Posts: 2,996
    Solidgone said:

    Any photos of the walk?

    If only I knew how to post photos!
  • LouisMend
    LouisMend Posts: 5,446
    My legs are in pieces.

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