Walk To Rivendell" aka "The Eowyn Challenge" - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Estelyn Telcontar · 02-08-2006, 01:37 AM

As I have no idea where in Middle-earth I'm wandering now, after having reached Rivendell, Lothlorien, and Mount Doom, we may just meet again somewhere! It's never too late to start, Farael. Elfearz, Nuru, nice to see you carrying on. Yes, it would be nice to have more black shields on the new page...

HerenIstarion · 02-08-2006, 02:09 AM

We may meet indeed, Esty, though I am a lazy walker - I've started a little bit more than an year ago, and haven't yet reached Rivendell. For the better, though - Sauron is no more, less (?) danger about, and my walk is a leasure, not a quest.

Tuor of Gondolin · 02-08-2006, 07:34 AM

997 miles. Averaging less then 2 miles
a day yet

.
But this challenge is a really good way to motivate
and see progress in walking/biking. It's rather
difficult (and boring) now since I'm on the
Anduin and it's necessary to keep walking
back and forth on those little elf boats!
Still, with orcs on both banks it's probably
safer then walking there.

Tuor in Gondolin · 02-11-2006, 10:00 AM

Well, it took over a year and a half, but I've
finally passed 1,000 miles. Now I'm trying to
average 3 miles a day, but it's hard to do
so every day so 2 miles a day may be more
realistic.

Farael · 02-12-2006, 05:36 PM

I feel quite humbled by Tuor's recent achievement, but I have just made my first modest 3 miles. Not a marathon by a long shot, but given that it's winter over here (and Winters can be quite bad) it's not too bad. This summer it'll be fun to see exactly how much I walk/run/bike. I've promised myself to get in shape so if I do, it will be fun.

elfearz1 · 02-22-2006, 12:07 PM

Welcome Farael! Just remember that every step brings you closer to your goal!

You have walked 640 miles.
You have passed High Vantage Point.
It is 20 miles to the next landmark.
You have 282 miles to reach Caras Galadon.

South of Rivendell they rose ever higher, and bent westwards; and about the feet of the main range there was tumbled an ever wider land of bleak hills, and deep valleys filled with turbulent waters. Paths were few and winding, and led them often only to the edge of some sheer fall, or down into treacherous swamps.

Now that I'm not sick we've been making good time so Aragorn was kind enough to let us stop by a lovely tree and eat some berries. It was a brief stop, but so refreshing. It slowly wore away the dirt and exhaustion of the day. Well, can't dawdle too long!

Estelyn Telcontar · 05-08-2006, 09:54 AM

I walked my 3000th mile yesterday! And I'm still walking and still counting...

02-08-2006, 01:37 AM	#1
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	As I have no idea where in Middle-earth I'm wandering now, after having reached Rivendell, Lothlorien, and Mount Doom, we may just meet again somewhere! It's never too late to start, Farael. Elfearz, Nuru, nice to see you carrying on. Yes, it would be nice to have more black shields on the new page... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

02-08-2006, 02:09 AM	#2
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	438 miles... We may meet indeed, Esty, though I am a lazy walker - I've started a little bit more than an year ago, and haven't yet reached Rivendell. For the better, though - Sauron is no more, less (?) danger about, and my walk is a leasure, not a quest. __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

02-08-2006, 07:34 AM	#3
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	997 miles. Averaging less then 2 miles a day yet . But this challenge is a really good way to motivate and see progress in walking/biking. It's rather difficult (and boring) now since I'm on the Anduin and it's necessary to keep walking back and forth on those little elf boats! Still, with orcs on both banks it's probably safer then walking there. __________________ Aure Entuluva!

02-11-2006, 10:00 AM	#4
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Well, it took over a year and a half, but I've finally passed 1,000 miles. Now I'm trying to average 3 miles a day, but it's hard to do so every day so 2 miles a day may be more realistic. __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

02-12-2006, 05:36 PM	#5
Farael Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In hospitals, call rooms and (rarely) my apartment. Posts: 1,538	I feel quite humbled by Tuor's recent achievement, but I have just made my first modest 3 miles. Not a marathon by a long shot, but given that it's winter over here (and Winters can be quite bad) it's not too bad. This summer it'll be fun to see exactly how much I walk/run/bike. I've promised myself to get in shape so if I do, it will be fun. __________________ I prepared Explosive Runes this morning.

02-22-2006, 12:07 PM	#6
elfearz1 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 259	Welcome Farael! Just remember that every step brings you closer to your goal! You have walked 640 miles. You have passed High Vantage Point. It is 20 miles to the next landmark. You have 282 miles to reach Caras Galadon. South of Rivendell they rose ever higher, and bent westwards; and about the feet of the main range there was tumbled an ever wider land of bleak hills, and deep valleys filled with turbulent waters. Paths were few and winding, and led them often only to the edge of some sheer fall, or down into treacherous swamps. Now that I'm not sick we've been making good time so Aragorn was kind enough to let us stop by a lovely tree and eat some berries. It was a brief stop, but so refreshing. It slowly wore away the dirt and exhaustion of the day. Well, can't dawdle too long! __________________ I didn't eat Merry, i just ate his waistcoat!-Horse maidens dream 915/920 miles. On my way to Lothlorien! ^^Elfearz^^

05-08-2006, 09:54 AM	#7
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	I walked my 3000th mile yesterday! And I'm still walking and still counting... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'