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    Pre-booking

    I found that many hotels still have unbooked rooms. I didn’t book any in advance and still found a hotel to sleep in when I wanted one instead of an albergue. The only one I booked in advance is Orisson because it’s the only one between SJPP and Roncesvalles, assuming you want to cut that day...
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    Blister product advice

    I used to get blisters on the ball of my feet every hike until I found the right sock for me. Now I only get one on my little toe. I’ve learned to live with it, but before I go on my trip next week, I figured I’d ask. Does anyone have any recommendations for a product to prevent a recurring...
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    After the day is done - shoes

    Strength training will do more to help you along than saving half a kilo of weight. Hit the gym, bring your birks, have an incredible journey.
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    Any first timer tips?

    Buy two books: “Walking to Santiago”, which includes all the info you need on what to buy and expect on the Camino John Brierley ‘s guidebook, which contains detailed information about each stage, like distance, stopping points and places to sleep. Best investments you can make.
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    Training - dedicated or general

    I wore Injinji toe socks on my first Camino. Perfect for avoiding blisters. I'd like to wear trail runners, but I think they're too narrow for distance hiking. I'll probably have to settle for boots since my shoe width is 6E.
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    Trail Trekkers

    Go to a shipping store and get a mailing tube. Put the poles in, tape it shut, and check it. The only gear I worry about losing in checked luggage are my boots because they're broken in. Everything else can be easily, if expensively, replaced.
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    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    Lidocaine gel. A dab on blisters and you won't feel them for a while. Use sparingly, ask your doctor first, and for the love of Santiago, do NOT put it on chafed skin (yes, that was me screaming in the bathroom).
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    Training - dedicated or general

    The last time I walked the Camino was in 2013. I prepped by doing a lot of hikes with a full backpack. I'm going back in October. I've recently lost 127 pounds, and I'm focused mostly on maintaining my workout regimen: 4 days of weight lifting, 3 of running, and 1 of doing whatever I want...
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