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Thanks for posting this honest question and for the amazing replies that follow........ I fly out on the 27th to begin, have been training for over 12 months....and feel a bit sick at the thought of it all. A bit scared......BUT that seems normal and everyone, it would seem experiences it.....so...
Thanks everyone for your amazing advice. I have been seeing a podiatrist for months getting feet looked out, nails cut short and use fine merino wool hiking socks from Icebreaker. My boots are Keen and are roomy across my toes. However, after watching the videos on boot lacing, I need to lace my...
I posted a question about blisters a few weeks ago and the responses were very helpful.
I will be walking the Frances way at end of this month and training hard with my walking companion. Last Thursday we hiked 20 kms and did well, except a very sore big toe nail. Yesterday we hiked another...
I have developed two blisters on my big toe while walking and training for the Camino.
When I walk the blisters fill with fluid which dissipates in between walks. The pharmacist said not to prick or open the blister because of risk of infection. Any wise advice from the forum. Leaving in 7 1/2...
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