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  1. MarkyD

    Are magnesium tablets worthwhile?

    Yeah, they helped me to prevent shin splints on my second Camino. I also bought the capsules instead of dissolvable tablets - because the capsules provide a slow release which didn't upset my stomach and get me charging for the nearest "gasolinera" first thing in the morning! I have a cousin in...
  2. MarkyD

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Dear Kazibar, you could well be one of those 15% survivors, especially given your incredible determination. I wish you a successful recovery and that you may realise your dream to walk the Camino. After all the chemo, you'll need to do whatever you can to boost and maintain your immune defense...
  3. MarkyD

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Keep your dream alive, maybe it will work out for you in 2021 or 2022. I live in Spain and I've seen people doing the Camino this year, despite all the challenges. I have never done the Camino Inglés, but it is said it is one of the easiest to do physically. There are plenty of experts here and...
  4. MarkyD

    Dodgy knee

    Hi Martin, have you had the knee scanned to see what is the damage? I say this because I had a similar experience, also with a background in martial arts. I used to wear different knee supports like you mention. I would just get used to putting up with occasional pains, try various physiotherapy...
  5. MarkyD

    Shin Splints / Plantar Fasciitis

    Excellent info as always. I will heed this advice for my next camino
  6. MarkyD

    Spain at 22.00 (10pm) last night...

    Hi Ivar, how do I donate? I would like to help. I've been here for over 18 months, so it's about time I chipped in.
  7. MarkyD

    Spain at 22.00 (10pm) last night...

    We changed ours to 8 p.m. so that young children could take part before going to bed. Some played musical instruments, some sang Karaoke (¡Resisteré! - by Dúo Dinamico), whistled and shouted support. It's quiet amazing to see such show of solidarity at this time, we are going to need it more and...
  8. MarkyD

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    DwainS, I honestly cannot think of anything better you can do after what you have been through. The Camino experience will give you ups and downs, but it will also give you lots of time for reflection and bit by bit you'll be able to release some of the negative energy that may have affected you...
  9. MarkyD

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Yes, this is quite common, but they just wish us the best and are trying to do/say something to help. We may not feel very positive or brave at the time they say this, but I think it all helps. Of course, having someone to just listen or hold your hand or help you put your socks on etc can be...
  10. MarkyD

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Gerip, I hope those of us who have contributed to this thread have been of some help. I think we can all say that we are here for eachother, in one way or another. No doubt you will have your own family and friends to help you fight the fight. As well as those suffering from the illness, the...
  11. MarkyD

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Well put VNwalking, I agree. It seems for some of us the silent stalker caught us unawares, so now the Camino walker comes to do some repairs.
  12. MarkyD

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Keep going, do what makes you feel happy. Enjoy it all. You are each other's inspiration, it takes two to tango!
  13. MarkyD

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Wishing you all the best. I went on my own, because in all honesty I never expected to be told I had cancer. Big mistake, I should have gone with someone. If you can, go with your partner, a family member, a friend or a fellow pilgrim soul. Whatever the resulting news, it will make it easier to...
  14. MarkyD

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Spain cured your veganism - hahahaha, I know what you mean. Great inspiration to read your story, thank you for a wonderful reply.
  15. MarkyD

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Hi VN Walking and a big Camino hug to anyone going through this illness, recovering from it, or close to someone affected by it. I did my first Camino in 2018, and as you all know, we are frequently asked why we are doing the Camino. I wasn't forthcoming at first, I didn't want to bother anyone...
  16. MarkyD

    Disrespected my feet

    I've read somewhere (correct me if I'm wrong) that even increasing your natural pace by more than 10% can be enough to cause injury. This applies to slowing down as well as speeding up. Injuries start off undetected at first, or we get little signs but ignore them. Eventually, the cummulative...
  17. MarkyD

    Drink tap water between Burgos and Leon?

    Point taken, good practical advice, thank you.
  18. MarkyD

    Drink tap water between Burgos and Leon?

    Good tip, thanks. I've noticed that Efren Gonzalez uses something similar on his regular Camino walks for his vlogs on YouTube.
  19. MarkyD

    Drink tap water between Burgos and Leon?

    Makes sense too, but not sure what they meant by quarantined anyway. It was off limits, put it that way. Maybe I was just unlucky or it was just my turn to get something nasty. Even so, I will approach Carrion de los Condes with extra care next time I'm passing through.
  20. MarkyD

    Drink tap water between Burgos and Leon?

    Yeah, makes sense to me. They cleaned it up with paper towels??? The thing is I had a feeling on arrival that something was a miss when they mentioned the quarantined dorm. But at that point I was too tired to go elsewhere. In the end I just took it on the chin, and in other places ;-) It was...

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