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You can invite a companion on Camino, but you can't make them walk (in preparation)!
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[QUOTE="K_Lynn, post: 1183422, member: 98304"] I invited my sister to join me for Camino Ingles at the end of October (I had originally planned this very, very short Camino to be at the end of Camino Portuguese which has been cancelled lol I digress). I have given her packing lists, compression sacks for gear, and various pieces of clothing/gear and suggestions for training for Camino as she is a sedentary office dweller. I've been growing concerned about her lack of walking over the summer and also mentally preparing to leave her at the bus stop or call her a taxi to get to the next stage along the way lol. I have made a point of not nagging her, no one likes a nag. Her friend found a local-ish "Camino", 2 days 50km and they signed up for it. I thought it would be a great opportunity for her to test her gear and stamina. I gave her suggestions for trail snacks and she was determined to make it through the weekend. Snacks may not have been needed as the organization running this had a snack station set up every 5km lol. She had a very rough time. Day One was 31km and she made it to 27km - I think her friend drove back to get her, she did not walk Day Two. She is sore and slightly defeated today but also keenly aware of the work she needs to do in the next month. And because she packed so many snacks and beverages she is very aware of how pack weight helps slow you down and break you. Iam still stunned that she brought 6kg of snacks - FOR ONE DAY!! lol Her friend is taking her walking 3 times this week, and every week until we leave. My sister is planning on sorting out her gear and packing it all to make sure she isn't taking too much, that it fits in her pack and her pack is comfortable (It's a hand-me-down from someone). Now that she has an idea of how a weighted pack feels I think she'll be less likely to pack unnecessary things. So, here is the caution and reminder to all planning a Camino: 1) make sure you get some good walks in if you are unused to walking long distances prior to going, and of course 2) do not overpack. I am very glad that she learned this before we arrived! [/QUOTE]
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