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  1. MainelyStina

    Seeking Advice: Blisters Appeared on Day 21 of Camino

    Rebecca! Thank you!! I was watching your videos last night debating the future of my foot… I so appreciate your information!!
  2. MainelyStina

    Seeking Advice: Blisters Appeared on Day 21 of Camino

    Thank you @PeterC AKL , @trecile , @LuisaR and @J Willhaus for your advice! I am happy to report that after walking 25k in my Tevas, I made it to Leon under my own power and am enjoying a glass of wine in front of the cathedral! I’ve already been to the farmacia and have a bit of rest planned...
  3. MainelyStina

    Seeking Advice: Blisters Appeared on Day 21 of Camino

    My foot did feel like it was in a strange position for part of the day… So, there’s a fair chance of rain tomorrow - shouod I just take multiple pairs of socks to wear with the Tevas?
  4. MainelyStina

    Seeking Advice: Blisters Appeared on Day 21 of Camino

    Exactly where mine are… Maybe I’ll go back to the first insoles I was wearing - they sit differently than the ones I’ve had in for the last week. And I have a whole bag of, as of yet, unused hikers wool. I have most of a rest day in Leon on Tuesday, so maybe that’ll help as well?? Thank you...
  5. MainelyStina

    Seeking Advice: Blisters Appeared on Day 21 of Camino

    So, today is day 21 of my Camino Frances. I took a leisurely Sunday stroll of 20km from Bercianos to Reliegos today. Almost completely flat. And today, for the very first time in 21 days, I developed 2 pretty painful blisters on the outside of my right heel. I cannot, for the life of me, figure...
  6. MainelyStina

    From Fear to Relief: My Experience with Healthcare on the Camino

    Greetings from Tardajos! About 3 days ago I developed symptoms of an internal infection. We had just left Grañon. A couple hours later, a friend and fellow pilgrim, offered the appropriate antibiotics for my condition (girls stick together!) I walked over 70km while trying to fight off the...
  7. MainelyStina

    Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?

    A BIG thank you to everyone who responded! I really appreciate all your feedback! I think my take-away is that I'm not going to stress the specifics of my training too much over the next few weeks. I'll try to get in a handful of walks a week, but I think I'll try to make sure that I spend time...
  8. MainelyStina

    Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?

    Hey Tom! It's part joke and part confession. An ex-boyfriend once said that I used to pack like I was jumping into Normandy ( Stupid historian jokes...) - sadly, though, he wasn't wrong! 😬 So, my backpack has been "packed" in some way/shape/form since last December. Every couple weeks or so I...
  9. MainelyStina

    Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?

    I hope so!! I think our journey sounds similar - I'm taking a few rest days in Paris (Reims, actually) to acclimate (aka drink Champagne) before starting! 😀
  10. MainelyStina

    Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?

    Kia Ora, John! I hope you, and your brother, have a wonderful walk! I'm kinda sorry that you'll be a few days behind me - I hope we cross paths at some point!
  11. MainelyStina

    Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?

    Well now I think I’ve been preparing for my camino since I took my first steps! 😂 I never wear shoes at home, don’t like socks - so only wear when necessary. And my job requires spending much of my day walking outside. Honestly - you’ve made me feel much more confident! Thank you! 😀
  12. MainelyStina

    Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?

    Thank you for this! I sometimes worry that I'm not doing enough, but then the plantar fasciitis will flare in my foot and I feel guilty about resting it? Which is counter-intuitive, but still... My first few days are hopefully not terrible - I'm stopping at Borda on the first night - in order...
  13. MainelyStina

    Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?

    Hey Anne! I think it was actually your most recent vlog post that kinda prompted me to ask the question! Since you said hills were one of your least favorite things - I wanted to try to be ready for them. Despite your dislike of the climbs, I definitely found inspiration in your journey - thank...
  14. MainelyStina

    Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?

    Thank you so much for your response! Can you explain to me what you mean? Don't know if it matters, but I typically spend most, if not all, of my working day standing or walking around, but I'm wondering what I should do to "harden my feet"? Any suggestions??
  15. MainelyStina

    Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?

    Hey All! So, I'm 40 days out from the start of my very first CF from SJPP (though I leave in about 34 days). I was hoping for a little (kindly) input on my training routes. I have two preferred routes that I like to use. One is right at 10km, is about half dirt/rock trail, half pavement, and...
  16. MainelyStina

    CBD topical cream?

    Thank you so much for the recommendation! I’ll look for that once I get there!
  17. MainelyStina

    CBD topical cream?

    I leave in 75 days (ahhhh! ) to do the Frances from SJPP :) Btw, don’t know if you saw the PS I added to my post - but it looks like you should have some luck finding gummies in Pamplona. May you have a pain-free Camino!!
  18. MainelyStina

    CBD topical cream?

    Last week I was looking at the AirBnB I reserved in Reims, France for the few days before I start my Camino. I was looking at Google Maps for a bakery near the apartment (so I can offset all the Champagne I'll be drinking while there ;)) and I noticed there is a CBD shop near the apartment. I...

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