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The aim of the Summer walking challenge is to walk or wheel the distance of the Old Course at St Andrews each day to celebrate Fife hosting this years AIG Women’s Golf Open, 21-25 August. This challenge is open to everyone. Whether you live, work or study in Fife – we want as many Fifers as possible to take part.
Everyday walking and physical activity bring a range of physical, mental and social health benefits. Active people live longer, happier and healthier lives.
Walking is a great way to keep active because almost everyone can do it – no matter your age, income, gender or ability. It is free, and no special equipment is needed so it is an easy and accessible way to build in physical activity as part of your everyday life.
This year we are celebrating Fife hosting the AIG Women's Golf Open by walking or wheeling the distance of the Old Course at St Andrews each day.
Don’t worry if you’re not local to St Andrews! You can take part wherever you live or work in Fife, just complete the challenge by walking or wheeling in your local community.
Starting at the Club House you will make your way around the course avoiding the bunkers and passing the Swilcan bridge whilst enjoying the beautiful sea view. Finishing at the 18th hole you will have walked approximately 4.15 miles.
The challenge is to walk or wheel the equivalent distance of the course each day during the month of August.
You can take part as an individual or you can get together with friends, family or work colleague and split the distance between you as a team. The aim is to get out every day!
If you already get out walking and wheeling regularly, why not challenge yourself to complete the Old Course at St Andrews each day on your own. This works out as around 4.15 miles per day or 128.65 miles over the month of August.
You might want to set your own daily goal or aim to walk or wheel 1 mile every day. It’s up to you, walk or wheel as little or as much as you like, just keep track of your daily total and see how far you get over the month.
Make it social and join in the challenge as a family, with friends or colleagues at work. Aim to cover the distance of the Old Course in St Andrews in August.
Register now to get the full instructions and to receive a certificate after you have completed the walking challenge
Download the Golf Walking Challenge map
To keep track of your progress we have created a map of the Old Course in St Andrews with footsteps each representing 4.15 miles. As you complete your daily activity colour in a footstep. Don’t worry if some days you can do more than others. This is normal. Just aim to get out every day.
You can download and print the Old course in St Andrews map above or request for one to be sent out to you when you register.
Track your steps using a pedometer, activity tracker, watch or mobile phone app and record your individual or team distance every day.
1000 steps = 10 minutes of walking = ½ mile
1500 steps = 15 minutes of walking = ¾ mile
2000 steps = 20 minutes of walking = 1 mile
4000 steps = 40 minutes of walking = 2 miles
6000 steps = 1 hour of walking = 3 miles
8300 steps = 1 hour and 23 minutes of walking = 4.15 miles
Wheeling one mile = 2000 steps = 1 mile
Pushing a wheelchair for 10 minutes = 1500 steps = ¾ mile
Walking with a walking frame for 10 minutes = 1500 steps = ¾ mile
Biking for 3 miles = 2000 steps = 1 mile
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If you would like some support and encouragement to complete the challenge why not join one of our Bums Off Seats health walks. We have a range of free led walks taking place across Fife everyone is welcome.
