Hi, Kami -
"Fit" is good. Great, actually, as long as it does not make one over-confident or create an expectation that "I should go farther/faster.". Even worse would be the expectation that "This will be a breeze."
Camino is not a triathlon nor a marathon. It is an endurance walk.
Physically, it puts totally different and very prolonged stresses on feet, back and joints.
Mentally, it hangs one out to dry rather often.
Start slow, get acclimated. I have seen a lot of very fit people nearly destroyed by the time of arrival in Santo Domingo.
Gear - Keep it simple, keep it light. Plenty of threads here to be found on September/October experience on the Camino to help with your pack list. Just use the "Search" function here.
I hope this helps!
B
PS to Danny Doyle - What a GREAT WAY to celebrate 65! (I have the same plan to commemorate mine.
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