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  1. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Excellent! And if Sept doesn't work out, the Camino will still be there next Spring :) . Buen Camino!
  2. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Hey thanks David. I reread my post, and see how it could have been unclear. Didn't mean to put words in your mouth-- I know you didn't say (write) that. What I meant to say is close to what you wrote. I did start without training, As hoped, I did get stronger as I went. Your point about...
  3. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    You bet I will! :)
  4. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Thanks Nana. Did you walk in May, or is still ahead of you?
  5. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    I wouldn't go so far as saying it was all downhill once I crossed The Pyrenees. There were plenty more challenges to come-- especially mental ones (like extreme fear before each "landmark" big climb.) But that said, it really wasn't rougher than I expected. Perhaps more accurately, I got to see...
  6. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Thanks Paul. I watched that film quite some time ago, and forgot about this.
  7. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    And a healthy liver too! :) I didn't drink a lot wine...but there were cold beers on warm days that remain some of the best I've ever enjoyed.
  8. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Thank you Ellen. That's just what I did! :)
  9. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Hi, thank you for the note! I completed the CF in 2017, and did choose to ride a bike from Burgos to Leon My goal was getting across the Meseta faster, and also having another adventure along the way. It was a great ride and still challenging. I remember one tricky part a few hours out of...
  10. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Dave, thanks for letting folks know-- not that I mind the occasional note ;-) . And much thanks to all who posted with encouragements, questions, cautions (looking at you Kevin :). Two years on I still find myself struggling with weight, with depression and regrets, and questions about...
  11. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Way to go Susan, me too! :)
  12. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Hi there. So this happened late Monday Arrived! by joecamino posted Jun 15, 2017 at 4:33 AM Don't know if many of the people who reached out with support are still following this thread...but THANK YOU to all who helped make this experience possible. This Camino didnt answer everything for...
  13. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Hey everyone-- just want to send a quick update and thank you. I'm getting ready to continue on from Burgos, and it's been a good Camino-- even the hard days, like the one over the Pyrenees. My body's been burnt, bitten, and sore, but it's getting stronger. Even lighter-- despite beer, KAS...
  14. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Thanks again everyone for the thoughtful advice. You got me "over the hump" of making the decision, and I fly out tomorrow. A lot of fear coming up (why did I look at that time-lapse video over Pyrenees?!) I'll keep taking deep breaths, and count on you, other pilgrims, my grit and a higher...
  15. joecamino

    Three pilgrims needed medical assistance around Valcarlos

    Thanks for the heads up-- I'll be going this route in a few weeks. It's not the Napoleon, but I understand it's still a hard stretch. Will be sure to drink plenty of water. Last thing I need is inviting dehydration to the party as well.
  16. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Well, I booked my flight, and expect to be walking out of SJPdP May 5th or 6th! I've still got plenty of questions-- along with the "Oh my God, what have I done?!" anxiety-- but I'll post any of those in a separate thread, if a Forum search doesn't answer them. Thanks again to everyone who...
  17. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    Thank you everyone. I'm doing it! Might begin in SJPDP, or maybe a few days further out, so I hit Pyrenees with a walking start. Will take the Valcarlos route, and will absolutely bring walking poles. I'm deeply touched by the responses here-- not just the advice, but the kindness too. If...
  18. joecamino

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    This feels like the right year for me to walk the Camino-- much change in my life, and many "What's it all about?" questions to chew on. But I'm feeling fear, because I'm not in the best shape of my life. If it's possible to "train as I go," I'd really like to get on the road in May-- before...
  19. joecamino

    Snotty Nose Syndrome

    Hope it snot gonna be a problem for me

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