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Camino Practice Walks 2013-2014. Final Update, before we leave!

JP

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We hope to start on the 20th April 2014, but we are slow walkers and we will also be taking a rest day in Burgos and then Leon, so we might run into each other. Buen Camino!
 
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We hope to start on the 20th April 2014, but we are slow walkers and we will also be taking a rest day in Burgos and then Leon, so we might run into each other. Buen Camino!
Hola JP,
Burgos & Leon are both good places to have rest days. However, rest days often don't end up as such because there is so much to see, whether the Cathederals or the Abbey of Cartuja de Miraflores in Burgos, or the Basilica of San Isidoro in Leon. Also, terrific tapas areas particularly in Leon.
Had a quick look at your blog, lovely photos, beautiful paths to train for your camino.
I think you might end up the fittest people on the way to Santiago.
Buen Camino
Colin
 
Fantastic photos JP, I'm envious of your locations, they are really beautiful and inspiring. :D
Keep up the great work, you'll be bouncing up those trails in no time
Cheers
Alex
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
Onward, pilgrims! Love the enthusiasm for training! Great pics!
 
We did two new practice runs, Saturday 23 November 2013 and Sunday 01 December 2013. Photos on the blog.
 
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Starting training again, finally got some decent weather this weekend! New photos on the Blog.
 
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Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-
Sunday 9th February 2014. Another walk for us, this time on a frozen lake. New photos on the Blog.
 
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Final Update, before we leave!
 
I am so excited for you ... I have been following your training and wish you a joyful pilgrimage!
God be with you ~ Buen Camino
 
Down bag (90/10 duvet) of 700 fills with 180 g (6.34 ounces) of filling. Mummy-shaped structure, ideal when you are looking for lightness with great heating performance.

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Loved looking at all your practice walks in such beautiful places. Hear you're finding it tough. I read somewhere that the first week can be brutal until the body gets used to it. I will find out myself as my husband (70) and I (67) are starting out on May 5 from St. Jean Pied de Port. Be encouraged. You have worked hard to get here. Just lighten your backpack as some suggest. Go forward and Buen Camino.
 
I had my final practice walk today. The 16.5 mile Santa Rosa Road through the Santa Rita Hills wine country in Central California.
Today's walk was brutal, as the temperature was in the 90's, topping out @ 99 deg. Fahrenheit.

They say that anything that doesn't kill you, makes you stronger....... Hope so.

Leaving Thursday and arriving SJPdP on May 10th and beginning my Camino on May 12th.
 

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