Trad Hughes

On the 8 - 9 June 2024, I am taking on the Cateran Yomp. A 54-mile hike in 24 hours across rural Perthshire.

It’s going to be tough but it will raise vital funds for the Army Benevolent Fund, providing a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families.

Please give generously, and thank you for all your support.

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Why walk 54 Miles through the night?

Because I work for an IT company that wants its employee's to be AI literate I asked Gemini Ai why would anyone walk 54 miles through the night in 24 hours. Below is its generative response:

Challenge/Competition:

Ultramarathon: Many ultramarathons, exceeding the traditional marathon distance of 26.2 miles, take place over 24 hours. Walking 54 miles within that timeframe could be part of such a competition, pushing participants to their physical limits.
Night Hike Challenge: There are dedicated night hiking challenges where participants aim to complete a set distance within a specific timeframe, often 24 hours.

Personal Achievement:

Self-imposed Challenge: Someone might set a personal goal to walk 54 miles in 24 hours, testing their endurance and willpower through the night.
Mental Toughness Training: Walking such a distance at night can be a mental challenge as well. The darkness and solitude can be used for mental training purposes, pushing through discomfort to achieve a goal.

Logistical Reasons (less likely):

Charity Walk (with breaks): While less common due to safety concerns, some charity walks might have a 24-hour timeframe, with walkers taking breaks throughout the night. But completing 54 miles within that time with breaks would still be a significant feat.
Emergency Situation (unlikely): In rare emergency scenarios, someone might have to walk a long distance for help, especially if it's nighttime and transportation isn't available. However, 54 miles is a very long distance to walk for help, so this is a less likely scenario.

It's important to remember that walking 54 miles in 24 hours, especially at night, is a very strenuous activity that requires proper planning, training, and safety precautions.

Thanks Gemini Ai, in a future where a machine will tell us everything, walking 54 miles is about me, a human being in nature! (oh yes of course for the Vets too)