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The length of the course can be used to work out how many steps you\u2019ll need to take to get from one point to another.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo count paces, start on the first marker and walk towards the second marker, counting every other step you take. Depending on which foot you started on, you count a pace each time the other foot touches the ground. For example, if you started walking on your left foot, count each time you step with your right foot, and vice versa. Stop counting when you reach the second marker. If the markers were 50 m apart, double the number you counted and that gives you your paces for 100 m. If the markers were 25 m apart, multiply it by four and this will give you your paces for 100 m.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Pacing"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPacing beads are used to help measure distances. Their main use is to stop people counting to very high numbers and getting confused. Each bead marks 100 metres, so once you\u2019ve counted up to your 100 m pacing number, move one bead to the other end of the paracord and start counting again from one. By doing this every time you can see how far you\u2019ve travelled without having to count to high numbers. For example, if you\u2019ve moved three beads, you\u2019ve walked 300 m.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETo make a set of pacing beads:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a length of paracord and five beads or cord locks. The length of the paracord is up to the person but around 20 cm is plenty.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet everyone to tie a knot on one end of the paracord and on the other end thread their beads or cord locks.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen they\u2019re all on, tie a knot at the other end of the paracord so they can\u2019t drop off.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Making pacing beads"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThis additional activity will need to be completed over two sessions. The first part involves planning a walk and the second part completing the walk. Make sure there\u2019s enough leader support for each group during their walk.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut everyone\u2019s new skills into practice. Split everyone into groups of between four and seven and get them to sit at a table.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain to everyone that they\u2019ll be completing a walk as a team using their new compass skills. They\u2019ll need to create a route that has four sections around their local area. Each group will need to fill out their route cards for each leg of their walk. If needed, have a look at the \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/only-a-mile-to-go/\u0022 title=\u0022Only a mile to go\u0022\u003EOnly a mile to go\u003C/a\u003E activity for more information on how to fill out a route card.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive everyone 15 minutes to complete their route cards. Make sure the route starts and finishes in the same place and is achievable in a single session. It doesn\u2019t have to be long, but should instead focus on practising skills. Remind everyone that they won\u2019t have a map with them, so their route cards need to be simple and easy to understand.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce done, collect in all the route cards and as a whole group, have a discussion about equipment, safety and appropriate clothing for the walk.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJust before going out on the walk, give each team back their route cards and a compass, and make sure they have all the equipment they need. Make sure the leader going with them has all the emergency contacts, the equipment they need and a means of contacting someone in an emergency.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave all of the groups begin their walks.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce everyone\u2019s back, have a discussion about how well they think the walk went, if there was anything they would do differently and what they found most enjoyable.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Optional activity to help achieve stage five, requirement two"}]}]}],"config":null}]},"ownerAuthor":null,"porRules":null,"id":45509,"nodeName":"Learn how to pace","title":"Learn how to pace","type":"activity","image":{"url":"/media/19839/fdl-02-01.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db165cc7fc61d0","caption":"FDL 02 01","type":"png","size":15417,"width":1902,"height":1100,"altText":""},"assets":[],"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Learn how to pace","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Take a change of pace and practise pacing in pairs to take on indoor and outdoor obstacle courses, learning some navigational skills.","subHeader":"Take a change of pace and practise pacing in pairs to take on indoor and outdoor obstacle courses, learning some navigational skills.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NTUwOSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/learn-how-to-pace/"}