KathleenGrace
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- May 2018
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... As a result, my body right hip is giving my grief as are feet....have been to both chiro and physiotherapist...
Buen Camino
I have been doing walks with backpack and breaking in hiking boots in preparation for Camino Frances. As a result, my body right hip is giving my grief as are feet....have been to both chiro and physiotherapist. Am very determined to and so very much looking to commencing walk April 23rd. My question is-is there a way to have my backpack transported THE ODD DAY if needed ? I don’t want to have my pack carried everyday as I am certain I won’t need to and part of the walk is so step a little away from a pre-organised walk schedule...so looking forward to less routine!
Look forward t9 any suggestions you ma6 have, fellow pilgrims .
Kindest regards Kathleen
Hi, just a thought, have you checked into orthotics? I could not have made my two caminos without them. Walking is one thing, but walking with weight, is a whole different ballgame. Made all the difference in the world. All the best.Buen Camino
I have been doing walks with backpack and breaking in hiking boots in preparation for Camino Frances. As a result, my body right hip is giving my grief as are feet....have been to both chiro and physiotherapist. Am very determined to and so very much looking to commencing walk April 23rd. My question is-is there a way to have my backpack transported THE ODD DAY if needed ? I don’t want to have my pack carried everyday as I am certain I won’t need to and part of the walk is so step a little away from a pre-organised walk schedule...so looking forward to less routine!
Look forward t9 any suggestions you ma6 have, fellow pilgrims .
Kindest regards Kathleen
Wow, how much does all that cost?Regarding hiking or trekking poles. Everyone has an opinion, or three concerning them. I am in the HECK YES group.
Over five Caminos I have used adjustable-length Leki Ultralight poles with traditional twist fittings (2013, 2015), heavier weight Leki conventional poles with twist fittings (2014), Black Diamond Aluminum alloy compact FLZ poles with flip-clip adjustment length fittings (2016 & 2017), and Black Diamond Carbon Fiber poles that are single-sized to my exact needs (120 cm) (2018), see below explanation.
I am moving in the direction of (single) custom-length non-adjustable poles that are über light and small when collapsed. The collapsed size makes it easier to pack poles when checking luggage.
I plan to use the 120 cm carbon fiber Black Diamond Carbon Distance poles this year. They are only 16 inches or 40 cm long when collapsed, and weigh only 10 ounces or 284 grams FOR THE PAIR. Not cheap, but I managed to score a pair form REI Outlet, on sale, and used my annual member rewards discount to get them for about USD 70 the pair. That is about one-third the usual retail value.
Lighter is better...ALWAYS...
Hope this helps.
Approximately 20-25 euro a pair.Wow, how much does all that cost?
If you have time left try experimenting with the straps. Changing the weight ratios from shoulder to hip or vise versa can make all the difference.
Thank you Linda have been strapping my feet and it has helped. RegardsHi, just a thought, have you checked into orthotics? I could not have made my two caminos without them. Walking is one thing, but walking with weight, is a whole different ballgame. Made all the difference in the world. All the best.
Linda.
Yippee, thank you very much Rob, good to know this!Hi Kathleen,
Have no fear. Pretty much every albergue will be able to help you make arrangements to send your bag on. All you need to know is where you will be staying that night, have €5 and fill in the transfer form.
Buen Camino,
Rob.
Hi Kathleen,
Have no fear. Pretty much every albergue will be able to help you make arrangements to send your bag on. All you need to know is where you will be staying that night, have €5 and fill in the transfer form.
Buen Camino,
Rob.
Hi Kathleen,
Have no fear. Pretty much every albergue will be able to help you make arrangements to send your bag on. All you need to know is where you will be staying that night, have €5 and fill in the transfer form.
Buen Camino,
Rob.
Thank you! Good points to consider, i have just purchased poles, will start using them this weekend, regardsMy considered recommendations are:
1. Reduce your carried weight - lighten your load - less carried is good.
2. Use hiking poles, two of them, to distribute weight from your shoulders and back to your arms & legs.
3. Consider using a 'belly bag' or some other bag attached to the front of your harness, to balance weight
4. Carry your water in the front of your harness using clips, to balance weight.
5. Use mochila transport services or the correos (post) to move your bag each day from lodging to lodging.
Hope this helps.
Hi Gareth, read your post and will do as you recommend. Kind regardsI can certainly recommend trekking poles for a variety of reasons, but, and this is important, you need to watch at least half a dozen youtube videos on how to use them!
And another thing.............if you are going to treat yourself to a pair of poles, do your research first and get ones that meet your needs.
And finally.............................make sure you get some rubber stoppers to go on the pointed ends.
Very good idea, will try. Thank you !If you have time left try experimenting with the straps. Changing the weight ratios from shoulder to hip or vise versa can make all the difference.
Hiking boots are not necessary on the Camino Frances. They are, in fact, an impediment. High quality, sturdy walking shoes or high-rise shoes are enough.Buen Camino
I have been doing walks with backpack and breaking in hiking boots in preparation for Camino Frances. As a result, my body right hip is giving my grief as are feet....have been to both chiro and physiotherapist. Am very determined to and so very much looking to commencing walk April 23rd. My question is-is there a way to have my backpack transported THE ODD DAY if needed ? I don’t want to have my pack carried everyday as I am certain I won’t need to and part of the walk is so step a little away from a pre-organised walk schedule...so looking forward to less routine!
Look forward t9 any suggestions you ma6 have, fellow pilgrims .
Kindest regards Kathleen
Thank you! Makes alot of sense to help enjoy the Camino and help this jolly sore hip. Buen Camino, enjoy !!!!! RegardsHello Kathleen,
I just arrived to Pamplona. Started at Sjpp.
When I arrived to RONCESVALLES, I asked for the bagpack transportation. At the price of 14€ the bagpack was waiting for me here. Quite safe and I enjoyed a lot the walk with out all that weight.
You have a lot of companies that do it. You’ll find that information once you get to each stage.
Buen camino
Try to get the weight off your hips. See if that helps. May be a shorter back pack?Buen Camino
I have been doing walks with backpack and breaking in hiking boots in preparation for Camino Frances. As a result, my body right hip is giving my grief as are feet....have been to both chiro and physiotherapist. Am very determined to and so very much looking to commencing walk April 23rd. My question is-is there a way to have my backpack transported THE ODD DAY if needed ? I don’t want to have my pack carried everyday as I am certain I won’t need to and part of the walk is so step a little away from a pre-organised walk schedule...so looking forward to less routine!
Look forward t9 any suggestions you ma6 have, fellow pilgrims .
Kindest regards Kathleen
Thank you.Try to get the weight off your hips. See if that helps. May be a shorter back pack?
Hehe, thank you SO much, feel very encouraged by your comment and will kerp in mind all youhave suggested-will take bag tobspirts shopbto see if it is adjusted aok. Thank you SeaHorseOne more vote for the poles.
Also have a specialist to adjust your backpack correctly, the correct length of ALL the straps together is what matters! There are even different bags (adjustable to a degree) for different length of the persons back. Maybe you need a different bag. When I got mine in the specialised bag shop I tried 4 that the consultant picked out for me and only 1 did fit pleasantly.
But for the boots, well, if you have to break them in and they behave in such a way - very sure those are the wrong boots. Good boots on the Camino are heavensent, I walked during the warm period May-June and had proper walking boots (Merrell), they didn't bother me on hot days or paved roads and they were all the difference needed to pull me through the hard mountain paths, there are some that resemble a stone covered river bed, stones everywhere and nothing more. They had properly shaped soles and could hold my ankles on uneven ground.
P.S. I have hip replacement, wobbly ankles, balance that greatly depends on walking poles, I walked all the way SJPDP - Finisterre/Muxia and enjoyed it, not a single blister.
Buen Camino!
Sorry about my typing.Hehe, thank you SO much, feel very encouraged by your comment and will kerp in mind all youhave suggested-will take bag tobspirts shopbto see if it is adjusted aok. Thank you SeaHorse
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