For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)
I along with my other pilgrim friends I met along the way started to realize who was getting the blisters.
It turned out that the pilgrims wearing heavy hiking boots had the most severe blistering problems.
The pilgrims that wore lighter weight hiking/trail running shoes did well.
Also, using a...
You'll be fine with the time you have. The Camino will provide. You seem to be in great shape if you run marathons. Pack light. Well-broken in hiking shoes. Rain gear and a good guidebook. You'll be fine.
Buen Camino!
You really don't need as much as you think you do. Pack minimally. It is so easy to do laundry along the way bring minimal clothes.
I had no blisters at all. I believe my hiking shoes in my real size (Salomon brand from REI) and using Glide and/or Compeed every morning on my feet saved me...
I find I crave to walk after doing the Camino. I found the time walking on the Camino helped to align my thoughts. Now, I look forward to that time of 'walking meditation' to help solve problems or answer questions for myself. "Solvitur Ambulando" latin for Walking Solves All. A quote I put...
This site is run by Ivar at in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon