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  1. xcountryrider

    bumps in my(pre Camino) road but staying positive :)

    Hey! We will be leaving on 9 June for our first camino. We begin walking on the 12th and we hope to see you doing super!
  2. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    As an update, I did get custom inserts and the foot pain is no longer a problem! Thanks.
  3. xcountryrider

    From Santiago to Madrid

    I just checked. On 19 July, when I would be returning to Madrid, RyanAir has a flight at 6am for $23. My flight to the USA doesn't leave until 2330 on the 19th. Do you think I'd be pushing my luck or are there enough same day options if the flight gets cancelled for some odd reason?
  4. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    Congrats on your camino! I have used Body Glide for long distance running. Hadn't thought about it for my feet. Thanks for the suggestion.
  5. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    Thanks, Linda. If I am unable to resolve it with shoes, I will do the same thing and hope that works.
  6. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    Thanks. I will check them.
  7. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    I also thought of this common denominator thing, but I am sure hoping that is not the case. It would be a greater problem to address. :)
  8. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    The trail running shoes were the closest to working, but the heel box on the left shoe was apparently too big and my heel was moving around. I tried different lacing techniques, but to no avail. I've tried walking with and without silk liners. I'll try the Vaseline.
  9. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    We start the Camino 9 June and I still haven't settled on shoes. I've never had to break in shoes. I've always put them on and they worked great, but that was as a runner. Walking is confounding me. Anytime I walk, my feet are burning after a mile and a half. Is that part of breaking in the...
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    Shoes, again!

    I would like to look at the information you mentioned about lacing techniques, but I can't find the 'training lessons learned' section. I guess I'm just not adept yet at the forum. I've searched the topic and your name, but no luck. Can you help?
  11. xcountryrider

    Refugio Orrison booked!!

    I just checked the price at Refugio Orrison. It surprised me that it was 35 euros per person. I guess that's because it's not an albergue?
  12. xcountryrider

    Best way Madrid to Pamplona

    Hello all! My wife, daughter, son-in-law and I will be doing the camino in June. We will stay overnight in Madrid at Hostal Viky. Since we are so close to the airport, will we be able to return to the airport to take either the train or bus to Pamplona? Or, once you leave the airport, is...
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