Pedestrianism Spectator Sport Drama

Pedestrianism was once a major spectator sport, with a common challenge being to walk 1000 miles in 1000 hours, often involving gambling. Emma Sharp, a famous participant, completed this challenge. After each 2-mile interval, she would rest at a nearby pub. It is reported that her food was drugged, and people attempted to trip her to prevent her from finishing. In the last two days, she carried a pistol to protect herself.