To get the badge easily, never press S, so you don't go too fast. You collect a lot of points just by travelling, have more time to react, and can enjoy the background animations :) On the other hand the game is much more fun if you go as fast as you can, so be sure to try both ways!
So, my Level 10 Troll Arcane Archer with a +10 bow, explosive arrows, and a magicbook that triples its intelligence is fighting against a snail. Talk about a one-sided battle.