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[QUOTE="ajp, post: 33920, member: 4898"] I will be 61 in November and am planning to walk the camino this Sept, starting the second week. As far as getting in shape goes, I have been walking on trails near home once a weekend, covering 25KM with a 5KG pack on my back, will work up to the planned 8KG max over the next couple of months, and closer to departure increase the frequency. I attended a "Friends of the Camino" gathering here in Victoria last month and met a number of over 60's who had done the camino in the last couple of years. They all stressed minimum weight ( the advice to "pare down" is bang on) and to break in your walking boots/shoes before you go. None of them experienced any real problems and all would like to do it again. My wife is supportive but not interested in going along. My co workers think I am nuts, ( " and tell me again why are you doing that??"). A few years ago I would probably had the same reaction, but now, for some reason, this "camino thing" is very important. I am looking forward to meeting and spending time with pilgrims of all ages, I don't think or expect to be treated any differently on account of my age, I like to think I am as healthy and as active as most young people half my age, so maybe that young person on the bottom bunk needs it more than I do! Anyway, since I decided to do this walk it has added a whole new dimension to my life, I find myself thinking about it a lot, the planning and preparation is fun, and the thought of being away from work for two whole months, first time in my life, is really exciting......and a little scarey. Looking forward to seeing all you geezers on the camino! AJP Victoria [/QUOTE]
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