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Hi Rich: No wonder you could not walk after carrying all that weight!!. I followed advised from previous Pereginos and found the ratio of 10% of your body weight was very good. If you are walking from Porto, there is a good network of Albergues and if you find the distance between them too long...
Hi Kay: Your are doing the right things to get yourself fit for the walk. I got a pair of walking poles and found to be the best investment of the whole trip as they help with weight bearin and posture, advise given so far is spot on, invest some time to look at posts from other peregrinos, you...
I am sure that you will have the stamina to do both, as suggested by AGW1 one trip may be all you need. But life has a way of giving us lessons that we are ready for. The very bst of luck :)
Hi Scoopy: As I live in england and the weather is so similar to Ireland you may like to know before my camino, I started to carry my back pack increasing the weight till I reached 8kgs. and walked an average of 18 miles, then I emptied the pack and filled it with the stuff I thought I would...
Hola Arlos: You are not saying wher your starting point is or which leg you are doing. Age is not a hindrance, a good 40% of peregrinos are above 55years. So Buen Camino.
Hi: My name is Cote, spanish born living near Seffield in England. I am planing on doing the camino from Porto to Santiago starting on 3rd of June 2012 or there abouts, If anyone would like to join me. Have previously done part of the camino del Norte, tremendous xperience!! left me wanting...
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