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  1. Zordmot

    Back injury 4 weeks out

    My suggestion to you Tammom is to intentionally reframe your thinking about this Camino. Put these thoughts into your decision making: I will be walking the Camino. I will do it when I and my doctor are both reasonably certain that I can complete it without pain or further injury. I’m going to...
  2. Zordmot

    Strategy for losing a toenail

    Have a great Camino Kasee! I’ve walked the Camino Frances 3 of the past 4 years in May so will be missing all those red poppies this year! My experience is that it gets better each time. Having healthy toes really helps!
  3. Zordmot

    Strategy for losing a toenail

    I strongly suggest a visit to a podiatrist. You will find many in all the larger cities along the CF. Twice I’ve just knocked on the door without an appointment and was seen within an hour or so. The podiatrist will assess your unique situation and decide whether to save the toenail or to remove...
  4. Zordmot

    Darn those downhill stretches suck - some ideas to strengthen your body for downhills

    At 67 and having balance problems associated with Meniere’s and hearing loss I’ve found step climbing as a great activity that improves balance and cardio—especially as I increase speed as endurance increases. Most towns will have a longer staircase somewhere. I’ve used football stadiums, museum...
  5. Zordmot

    Walking pains - advice

    Great advice already given here. I would add a few things: * I would see a foot doctor (podiatrist) for your toe. My podiatrist is directly responsible for my last Camino! * I would see an orthopedist for your knee. Do whatever she suggests. * Allow mentally and spiritually for this Camino to...
  6. Zordmot

    Blister advice please

    Perhaps googling a podiatrist in Leon and seeing him/her in their office. Mention the Camino and often you can get a discount. Often the hospitaleros know of a podiatrist that will come to the albergue
  7. Zordmot

    Blister advice please

    I walked into Leon. I second the motion to take the bus. The last 10-15 km into Leon was boring and tedious. Imagine the last 10 km into Burgos. Also, the cause of the blisters may be because of her shoes/socks. Even if the shoes are broken in and she’s accustomed to her routine of socks, the...
  8. Zordmot

    Blister and injury prevention

    I thought the same. Just put a little in your hand and work it around like it was skin lotion and then apply to your feet. You’ll get the hang of it. You’re not using it for foot lubrication as much as skin conditioning. Do this after you put the tape on!
  9. Zordmot

    Blister and injury prevention

    To follow up on Koilife’s contribution I agree. I’ve walked two Caminos. The first one I did everything “right”—properly fitting hiking shoes broken in, 2 pr of socks. I was so blistered by day 5 I was ready to quit. I made an appointment with a podiatrist after I returned home. He said my...
  10. Zordmot

    I probably won’t do this again

    I would gently suggest that declaring other pilgrims "do not get the true meaning of the Camino" isn't a fair judgement and ultimately isn't ours to make.
  11. Zordmot

    I probably won’t do this again

    Thanks PeregrinoPaul!! Buenos Caminos!
  12. Zordmot

    I probably won’t do this again

    I was reading through these recent posts here when I suddenly realized that I wrote the original post. A bit of background. I had retired early in 2019 with the plan of walking Camino Francés—the fulfillment of a dream—in April-May. But during my training period I came down with several nagging...
  13. Zordmot

    Spain at 22.00 (10pm) last night...

    Awesome Ivar!!!!!
  14. Zordmot

    Blister and injury prevention

    The final pedicure was the day before my flight which was about 3 days prior to Day One out of SKPP My understanding is that the callouses block the natural lubrication that the skin produces and it’s the callouses that split, crack, cause pain, and bleed not the “naked” skin. Another thing I...
  15. Zordmot

    Blister and injury prevention

    Hi Audrey, Everyone here has their own story and advice and I’m no exception! I walked it twice. The first time I followed standard advice: I had hiking shoes that fit me well that I wore for many hikes in the months before the Camino. I wore two pr of socks: an under liner and an outer. Well...
  16. Zordmot

    MRI for a hurting Pilgrim in Hontanas.

    Hontanas is in the middle of the outback I've taken a friend from Hontanas to Burgos Hospital by local taxi. 60€. I'm a retired hospital administrator. I'd be shocked if Burgos Hospital does not have an MRI.
  17. Zordmot

    MRI for a hurting Pilgrim in Hontanas.

    Youre right that an MRI is not therapy or treatment but it is often vital in diagnosing exactly what is the cause of the pain. An MRI can be the difference between ice, rest, PT and surgery. UOTE="David, post: 791880, member: 426"] Castrojeriz doesn't have a clinic, the nearest to...
  18. Zordmot

    Drink tap water between Burgos and Leon?

    It was within a day either side of Carrion that my otherwise healthy friend became ill. The volunteer at the albergue that i referenced in my original question is a lifelong resident of that community and she was warning pilgrims not to drink the water there as many residents and pilgrims were...
  19. Zordmot

    Drink tap water between Burgos and Leon?

    Sorry to make you angry. If you read my post I asked the group a question.
  20. Zordmot

    Drink tap water between Burgos and Leon?

    Thanks MarkyD!

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