Jacko 1958
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2020
Hi all thinking of walking the Camino the French Way in September and doing it in 20 days anyone got any views or advice ?? Cheers Ian
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It would help if you tell us where you intend to start on the Camino Frances. If you are planning to walk from Saint Jean Pied de Port then you would have to average about 40km per day. If you are accustomed to walking very long days that may not sound excessive but the cumulative effect day-after-day can be punishing on the body. Stress fractures are a serious risk. You should also be prepared to be challenged by others who view your plans as being out of keeping with the spirit of a pilgrimage. I usually average about 30km per day on a longer journey and have quite often been told that I cannot do so and be a real pilgrim....Hi all thinking of walking the Camino the French Way in September and doing it in 20 days anyone got any views or advice ?? Cheers Ian
start in Burgos and enjoy your afternoons/eveningsHi all thinking of walking the Camino the French Way in September and doing it in 20 days anyone got any views or advice ?? Cheers Ian
Hi have walked the Coast to Coast 192 miles in 13 days and The Pennine Way 274 miles in 12 days.Will be walking for 3 Charities so I feel if people know that your pushing yourself then maybe are more likely to Sponsor ??Cheers IanIt would help if you tell us where you intend to start on the Camino Frances. If you are planning to walk from Saint Jean Pied de Port then you would have to average about 40km per day. If you are accustomed to walking very long days that may not sound excessive but the cumulative effect day-after-day can be punishing on the body. Stress fractures are a serious risk. You should also be prepared to be challenged by others who view your plans as being out of keeping with the spirit of a pilgrimage. I usually average about 30km per day on a longer journey and have quite often been told that I cannot do so and be a real pilgrim....
Ps will be starting from St JeanIt would help if you tell us where you intend to start on the Camino Frances. If you are planning to walk from Saint Jean Pied de Port then you would have to average about 40km per day. If you are accustomed to walking very long days that may not sound excessive but the cumulative effect day-after-day can be punishing on the body. Stress fractures are a serious risk. You should also be prepared to be challenged by others who view your plans as being out of keeping with the spirit of a pilgrimage. I usually average about 30km per day on a longer journey and have quite often been told that I cannot do so and be a real pilgrim....
It depends on your goals. My husband and I walked our first Camino in 24 days from St Jean and although it was easy for us we came back the next year to walk more typical stages because we felt we missed part of the Camino experience. A big mistake because now we come back every year and twice a year the last three years. I walk my 10th and 11th this year. If you are walking the Camino for a challenge and an athletic event that is your choice. But walking the Camino is a life changing event so why hurry it.Hi all thinking of walking the Camino the French Way in September and doing it in 20 days anyone got any views or advice ?? Cheers Ian
Hi all thinking of walking the Camino the French Way in September and doing it in 20 days anyone got any views or advice ?? Cheers Ian