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    Training with Weighted Vests

    Prior to even thinking about walking the Camino, I started walking using an 8# weighted vest. I believe that it increased my core strength and the weight was evenly distributed front and back - I also don't have any existing back issues. When I made the decision to walk the Camino, I trained...
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    Death of a German pilgrim on the Camino Frances

    I walked with them heading into Logrono toward the end of May. I recall that his name was Klaus and that he was a baker. The daughter, Louisa (?), said her dad wanted to get going around 3:30 or 4:00am because that’s when he usually got out of bed. Buen Camino for his final journey, and...
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    Shoe repair recommendation in Leon

    I had great success in Leon with getting my boot stitched up!! Rapidito at Plaza de Immaculada 1 had my boot stitched up in an hour. Great little (and busy) shoe repair shop not too far from the city center - maybe 15 minutes. Buen Camino to all walking, and/or contemplating!!
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    Shoe repair recommendation in Leon

    Thank you - looks like at least one shop is open Saturday. A good incentive to get going early. That, and the heat! Buen Camino!
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    Shoe repair recommendation in Leon

    Greetings from Hontanas! I’m in need of some simple machine stitching on my Oboz. Hiking boot. Any suggestions for a shoe repair shop in Leon…or in any town between Hontanas and Leon? Appreciate any information! Sue
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    Walking pains - advice

    Greetings from Denver, Colorado, USA! After walking throughout most of Covid, I'm starting my first Camino in mid-May and am very excited. Last August I began having a bruised/ache under the 'ball' of my right foot. I saw a podiatrist who diagnosed sesamoiditis - a version of tendonitis...

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