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I don't know if this is the place to ask this question, but here goes. If not, please let me know where.
If I take the Dragonte Route out of Villafranca, is there a trail that leads down to Trabadelo or will I have to walk it the entire way...
I mostly agree with this statement.
That said, if you live is a flat part of the world a treadmill can give you hills to climb. It will not be the same as walking up a hill but far better than no climbing training.
Also most people here, imo...
I use the treadmill just to keep in relative shape until the next Camino (whenever that is). In addition, I've found that a combination of stationary bicycle and stairmaster workouts help quite a bit. I also try to match the maximum uplift...
Nothing, imo, can really prepare a first time walker for a Camino. You can walk distances, hills, core train etc. These help build your stamina and overall condition. What you can not really train for is the mental aspect. That first day from...
I have trained on a TM when the weather is too cold for me. Not my favorite, but I'm not one to go out in the cold. I've done 14 miles a couple of times preparing for a marathon. I also use it for speed drills...a runners thing. My advice is...
Just a note, I do not go around picking up strange men. I lived across the street from my walking partner for ten years. He is a very respectable gentleman!
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