Pedestrianism

44 MODERN PEDESTRIANISM. that exceeds the power of ordinarymen; and, therefore, we shall confine our narration to matches of difficult accomplishment. Ac­ cordingly, and for the purpose of perspicuity, we have thought proper generally to arrange them into different classes. First, Matches of several days continuance, and which required great strength and perse­ verance. Secondly, Those which were accomplished in one day, and shewed great strength and agility. Thirdly, Those which were performed in one or more hours, and required good wind, and great agility ; and, Lastly, Those completed in seconds, or in minutes, and showed great swiftness. IN accomplishinglong matchesagainst time, it must be observed, that considerable speed is fully as requisite as strength ; for no man could walk a hundred miles in one day, if he were not able to go for several hours at the rate of six miles an hour; and it will be found, in general, that those who have per­ formed