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    Portuguese Camino

    I walked the PC from 1st to 11th October. Having walked CF last year. Though many consider the Frances to be too busy and commercial, it is more friendly and in my opinion welcoming, as for most pilgrims it is their first Camino. I enjoyed the Portuguese for the scenery and towns. But as a solo...
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    Shin Splints, Tendonitis or Stress Fracture

    Ive done a lot of research on stress fracture on the tibia and the major cause is overuse, mainly runners and hard surfaces. I was unlucky and was probably less prepared (physically as I should have been) enthusiasm is no substitute for prep!!
  3. BiggBlue223

    Shin Splints, Tendonitis or Stress Fracture

    I am not a good drinker of water when I am walking and regularly go for hours without hydrating. So what you say makes perfect sense, I studied physiology at university and keeping fluid level topped up is very important for many non-obvious reasons. I also think there are many factors which...
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    Shin Splints, Tendonitis or Stress Fracture

    Thank you, good advice, all the info i get is 4-8 weeks to make a full recovery, so message received and understood!
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    Shin Splints, Tendonitis or Stress Fracture

    Good idea, I doubt you will have any longterm injury. I walked 7 days after the onset of pain, I still had 120 miles to go when I threw in the towel, and knew it was way beyond my hobble zone. Well done.
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    Shin Splints, Tendonitis or Stress Fracture

    I left from StJPP on 13th September this year with a lot of good advice and a fair degree of preparation. The most important advice being look after your feet, and start slowly. The first day was glorious weather and the climb steeper than I had imagined but I have walked a lot in Scotland and...
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