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    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    I agree with Elizabeth. I am currently on the Camino and yes it was challenging without training but I believe the Challenge is that my bag is about 12 kilos which is way too much. Also, to help you out, you could use the luggage transport to Roncesvalles for that section. Now I wish my pride...
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    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Hi Joe, I will be walking it at end or April or beginning of May and I did not train either. I am overweight and I do have knee and feet pain so I will have to go as far as I can without hurting myself each days - As long as I am in Santiago on June 20th I can go as slow as I want to. If you...
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    Very useful tip. I was heading towards the 98% too.
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    Anxious debate with myself about the Camino

    Hi sundaynightsky, only you can make the decision. However, more often there are regrets of not doing something vs doing something. It is good from time to time to step out of our comfort zone. I too am not too happy in my current job and wanted to take extended leave from work but it is a...
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    Can anyone confirm or refute the following....?

    I am hoping this year will be different as I will be on the trail too during that time ;-) I am expecting and calling for some rainy days but mainly fair to good weather ;-)
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    thanks so much for the tips on accommodation. I misread the list as the "3'rd one is actually at Valcarlos. Great description of the descent down Alto I can now prepare mentally before that section. I walk on those river rock and on a volcanic like rocks at Cathedral Lakes last summer and it...
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    Thanks Rometimed, I see that you are one of the "gifted". I am envious. This is how I call hikers that can wear light shoes on some rugged trails and run them as well like if they were on a flat surface. Maybe in another life for me ;-)
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    Thank you Anemone. Hiking poles have become an extension of me in the last few years ;-). And yes I intend to take my time not only for the body aches but to take in the view as well and take in the fresh air. Looking forward to walk it.
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    I like those. They seem to have a rocking front. That would be perfect and great to aerate the feet. How was the Napoleon Route? I read that it is more spectacular so I would like to take that one. Thanks for sharing.
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    Hello BShea, Yes, your post is very useful. Thank you for the tips for the Mueller's Jumper's Knee Straps. I will look them up. I have not been very successful with strap or knee brace thus far but maybe those are the ones. I was planning to bring insole and replacement as well. If they...
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    Thanks. Time to go shopping. My current Merrell are unfortunately too small and narrow. I guess this is true what they say about aging and growing feet ;-).
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    Muchas gracias Mark. This video is awesome and shows the terrain really well. I am very pleased that I do not need two sets of shoes for the walk. Thank you all for your posts I now got my answer. Salud!
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    Thanks Kanga. Looking at a graph, it looks like the descent is approximately 5 km. Am I guessing right?
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    Thanks for the picture. I see that the Pyrenees are doable with hiking shoes. Hope it will be suitable for April as well. Congrats on your Caminos.
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    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    Thank you Bradypus for the quick reply and inputs. Indeed it is much an individual choice. I was mainly wondering for the Pyrenees stage and in April. BYW, pretty impressive Camino walks records you have. My Asolo leather boots won't do on the concrete or pavements they are way too sturdy for...
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