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  1. Frankybaby66

    6 Month Training & Weight Loss Plan for an Overweight/Plus Size Pilgrim

    I agree. In some ways; I find the shorter Caminos more challenging for exactly that reason. When I did my first Camino (the Frances) I thought I was pretty much 'trail-ready' but the Pyrenees were a reminder that I should have done more hill-training! No problem finishing though; just took it a...
  2. Frankybaby66

    6 Month Training & Weight Loss Plan for an Overweight/Plus Size Pilgrim

    You had me at 'Pacer Poles'!
  3. Frankybaby66

    Walking the Camino with knee bursitis

    I managed to develop hip bursitis when I walked the Camino Frances way back in 2016 ( yes, I'm really old!). I was OK all the way from SJPDP to around half way across the Meseta, then it kicked in. To be honest, I noticed it most at night when in bed. I didn't take any more rest days because of...
  4. Frankybaby66

    6 Month Training & Weight Loss Plan for an Overweight/Plus Size Pilgrim

    Ps Great app called 'Nutracheck' , presume it's available worldwide. You can set goals and it works out calories. It will also extract component parts of food intake eg protein, fibre, carbon, etc etc User forum on there for sharing stories, motivation etc etc 👍🙂
  5. Frankybaby66

    6 Month Training & Weight Loss Plan for an Overweight/Plus Size Pilgrim

    Hi Lauren, first Camino . . . You're going to love it. You're training is way more than I generally do; what works for me won't necessarily work for you. I find getting used to carrying 'Camino Weight' early is useful. ( I didn't have all my gear together early enough for my first Camino, so...
  6. Frankybaby66

    Blister Prevention That Works For All

    Lanacane works for me( but not necessarily you!)
  7. Frankybaby66

    Blister Prevention That Works For All

    Pretty much a more detailed version of what I posted . . 😉
  8. Frankybaby66

    Blister Prevention That Works For All

    The answer is. . . There isn't one . . All the tips you see on this site are great, but it just means that one approach worked for whoever created the post. Trial and error is the only way to discover what works for you (preferably BEFORE you start your Camino!🤣) Love to all, and Buen Camino
  9. Frankybaby66

    Base training level-future Camino at least a year away?

    Bit basic, but I walk when I can and do a longer walk at weekends. My weight can yo-yo a bit, so I plan on losing the weight equal to the weight of my Camino pack; then this persuades me that I'm actually having my bags transferred.😀
  10. Frankybaby66

    Base training level-future Camino at least a year away?

  11. Frankybaby66

    Taping for Prevention

    Just been to a podiatrist and had some bespoke insoles made. Got everything crossed now (even my toes!🤣)
  12. Frankybaby66

    Taping for Prevention

    Definitely worth a try 👍
  13. Frankybaby66

    Cautionary tale of the importance of travel insurance!

    As someone who had a cardiac arrest in the middle of the Caribbean on a cruise ship, I can totally empathise. We ended up in the French island of Martinique for a fortnight whilst I was deemed fit to travel. Not really a Camino story, but just wanted to echo the advice to get good travel...
  14. Frankybaby66

    Taping for Prevention

    Hi all, I'm a reasonably experienced Camino Pilgrim and setting off on my 4th Camino in September. I have always used Leukatape to prevent blisters forming; this has worked well in the past. However on my last Camino (Portuguese Central Route) last May I fell out of love with it. I was...

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