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    Long distance walkers - how did you train?

    Since it's an easy walk by hiking standards, I would say the most important thing is to get your feet in shape for the relentless impact. If you are regularly walking 15 miles, I'd say you are already there, though. You could try to string together a few days of long distance walking to get a...
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    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    “A Pilgrim’s Guide To The Camino de Santiago” by John Brierly is the book that most people carry. Usually it’s shortened to “The Brierly Book” or simply “Brierly”. It’s informative and useful. A lot of peregrinos follow it religiously, so you can use that to your advantage by planning slightly...
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    Is it okay to want to walk the Frances alone?

    100% agree with your post. Going alone means you can walk with whoever you want, meet many different kind souls, and have your own journey. You'll never be alone on the Camino if you are open to welcoming different people to your journey. It's also so lovely getting to see familiar faces as you...
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    Weight loss

    You're going to be burning a lot of calories a day, sure, if you're not like most pilgrims you're going to have some toast, coffee, maybe tortilla española for breakfast, then maybe a bocadillo for lunch, possibly a soda or beer, then maybe a 3 course pilgrims meal for dinner with a few glasses...
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    Looking for lightweight tent

    I am looking for a 1-2P tent as well, and currently leaning towards the KIKILIVE 2 (and similar). Almost 500g lighter than this UL Tungsten depending on which specs you believe and even cheaper if you go through Ali Express.
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    Searching for the perfect hiking pole

    Mountain King Trail Blaze Trekking Pole (110cm, 115grams) - SS20 I used this for a thruhike of the tahoe rim trail almost Two ago and have loved them ever since. They are the lightest collapsable pole i have found, they fold up smaller than any 3-section pole, and they are Very sturdy. AND they...
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    Weight Loss

    13 pounds in 14 days. A lot of that was due to dehydration (I can sweat off two pounds of water in an hour from strenuous exercise, although under normal circumstances I'd put that back on the same day) but maybe half was actual weight loss. I was eating way less than normal. I'd have some kind...
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    Hiking Sandals (Which one?)

    The sandals I ended up with are a pair of natural leather Birckenstock Milano. I use them daily for: walking around cities and urban areas, light hikes (in terms of terrain, the profile on these is not that great), any casual situation. Birkenstock was recommended by a footwear expert I...
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    Have you been married a long time?

    Such a great topic for Valentine's day. 8 years (12 together.) And it'll last. We've never fought, he's helped me through some serious problems & never flinched, plus we have so many shared experiences now, both good & bad, that I'm closer to him than I ever imagined possible.
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    How do you train for the Camino?

    Prior to my Camino, I did no hiking what so ever. I did yoga for flexibility, had done some tai chi, nothing super strenuous. While walking, I tried not to do a "speed run" of Spain and kept my pace leisurely. As soon as I loosened the toe box of my shoes and shortened my days to between...
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    Good deal on a lightweight down jacket for women

    I have the same jacket. It does exactly what you'd expect from a lightweight jacket of that kind of fill power - it's not going to be as warm as some of the high end jackets, but it'll do the job as long as you're not in extreme conditions (with suitable layering, obviously). Also I love Steep &...
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    Well worn-in hiking boots with Gortex material to keep dry. High enough to support ankles. Low flex thick soles. The many very stony trails will bruise feet that are encased in running shoes or sandals, On my first Camino, I was advised to use a light weight shoe or even a running shoe. That was...

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