Competition between footmen gave way during the second half of the 18th century to men racing against time over long distances. 'Pedestrians' (as the walkers were called) could win a very handsome fee for walking dozens -- or even hundreds -- of miles within a proscribed time. Side bets were, of course, very welcome.One of the more popular goals involved covering at least 100 miles in less than 24 hours. Those meeting this goal were (and still are) called Centurions.

Famous Quotes / William Gordon Wallace

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William Gordon Wallace: "Competition between footmen gave way during the second half of the 18th century to men racing against time over long distances. 'Pedestrians' (as the walkers were called) could win a very handsome fee for walking dozens -- or even hundreds -- of miles within a proscribed time. Side bets were, of course, very welcome.One of the more popular goals involved covering at least 100 miles in less than 24 hours. Those meeting this goal were (and still are) called Centurions."

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Against	Bets	Called	Centurions
Century	Competition	Course	Covering
Distances	Dozens	During	Even
Footmen	Gave	Goal	Goals
Half	Handsome	Hours	Hundreds
Involved	Least	Long	Meeting
Miles	Over	Pedestrians	Popular
Proscribed	Racing	Second	Side
Still	Time	Very	Walkers
Walking	Welcomeone	Within

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Competition between footmen gave way during the second half of the 18th century to men racing against time over long distances. 'Pedestrians' (as the walkers were called) could win a very handsome fee for walking dozens -- or even hundreds -- of miles within a proscribed time. Side bets were, of course, very welcome.One of the more popular goals involved covering at least 100 miles in less than 24 hours. Those meeting this goal were (and still are) called Centurions. - William Gordon Wallace