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Opinions can vary widely, nicky, but my own guess is that you're ready to walk out your front door and start it today - because you're young, have been doing half a day's Camino regularly anyway, and have a good plan to start out "slowly". I'm leaving tomorrow for the Norte, and others who have already done that particular Camino already will be able to tell you better, but your reasoning seems very sound about not overtraining. Buen Camino to you!So here's the thing: I live in Europe in a city where we walk *a lot*. I regularly walk 10-12 km in a day in my ballet flats and my 5kg laptop bag slung over my shoulder without an issue, and I've gone on a few 20-25km training 'hikes' to some of the hidden treasures in my city (combining asphalt, paving, and dirt paths) with a full pack in the last 2 months without any issues. I'm going to continue doing the weekend hikes as often as possible in the spring but there are more because I want to get used to my pack than for simple fitness.
Do I need to be concerned about starting some kind of intensive training plan in preparation for July? It seems to be something that more and more people are mentioning as the season starts but it feels a bit like overkill for me. I'm planning to take the first 3-5 days of my camino a little slower (17-25km days) to avoid the "over-excitement tendonitis" that two friends of mine who did CdN both experienced on their caminos.
Thoughts?
I do that before breakfastAt minimum you should be able to do this:
So here's the thing: I live in Europe in a city where we walk *a lot*. I regularly walk 10-12 km in a day in my ballet flats and my 5kg laptop bag slung over my shoulder without an issue, and I've gone on a few 20-25km training 'hikes' to some of the hidden treasures in my city (combining asphalt, paving, and dirt paths) with a full pack in the last 2 months without any issues. I'm going to continue doing the weekend hikes as often as possible in the spring but they're more because I want to get used to my pack than for simple fitness.
Do I need to be concerned about starting some kind of intensive training plan in preparation for July? It seems to be something that more and more people are mentioning as the season starts but it feels a bit like overkill for me. I'm planning to take the first 3-5 days of my camino a little slower (17-25km days) to avoid the "over-excitement tendonitis" that two friends of mine who did CdN both experienced on their caminos.
Thoughts?
I'm planning to take the first 3-5 days of my camino a little slower (17-25km days) to avoid the "over-excitement tendonitis" that two friends of mine who did CdN both experienced on their caminos.
I'm planning on starting 6 June and have done no training. I have base level fitness. I arrived from Australia into London 10 days ago & had severe back pain until Sunday. I have done very little walking. I used to be a marathon runner many years ago so I believe my body still holds that memory and is able to do the daily distance. Yes, I could've trained before leaving Australia but I didn't. My plan is to take it slowly. I'm allowing myself 6-7 weeksSo here's the thing: I live in Europe in a city where we walk *a lot*. I regularly walk 10-12 km in a day in my ballet flats and my 5kg laptop bag slung over my shoulder without an issue, and I've gone on a few 20-25km training 'hikes' to some of the hidden treasures in my city (combining asphalt, paving, and dirt paths) with a full pack in the last 2 months without any issues. I'm going to continue doing the weekend hikes as often as possible in the spring but they're more because I want to get used to my pack than for simple fitness.
Do I need to be concerned about starting some kind of intensive training plan in preparation for July? It seems to be something that more and more people are mentioning as the season starts but it feels a bit like overkill for me. I'm planning to take the first 3-5 days of my camino a little slower (17-25km days) to avoid the "over-excitement tendonitis" that two friends of mine who did CdN both experienced on their caminos.
Thoughts?
Pre-tape and avoid blisters altogether.I'd concurr with the others. Once you get to the 6 mile or so area consistently, you're pretty much good to go. There are going to be bad stretches no matter what where you just have to slow down and take your time. I'd concentrate more on the socks, shoes/boots, etc. for blister avoidance. No matter how hard you train, if you end up with blisters it can put a real halt to the plan.
Do I need to be concerned about starting some kind of intensive training plan in preparation for July?
Hola, ya estás lista para hacer El Camino. Siempre protege tus pies. Disfruta el Camino. Será inolvidable. Buen Camino!So here's the thing: I live in Europe in a city where we walk *a lot*. I regularly walk 10-12 km in a day in my ballet flats and my 5kg laptop bag slung over my shoulder without an issue, and I've gone on a few 20-25km training 'hikes' to some of the hidden treasures in my city (combining asphalt, paving, and dirt paths) with a full pack in the last 2 months without any issues. I'm going to continue doing the weekend hikes as often as possible in the spring but they're more because I want to get used to my pack than for simple fitness.
Do I need to be concerned about starting some kind of intensive training plan in preparation for July? It seems to be something that more and more people are mentioning as the season starts but it feels a bit like overkill for me. I'm planning to take the first 3-5 days of my camino a little slower (17-25km days) to avoid the "over-excitement tendonitis" that two friends of mine who did CdN both experienced on their caminos.
Thoughts?
...Do I need to be concerned about starting some kind of intensive training plan in preparation for July? It seems to be something that more and more people are mentioning as the season starts but it feels a bit like overkill for me. I'm planning to take the first 3-5 days of my camino a little slower (17-25km days) to avoid the "over-excitement tendonitis" that two friends of mine who did CdN both experienced on their caminos.
Thoughts?
You do not have to walk 25 km every day.
Just walk what is comfortable for you. I did an average distance of 10 km a day and I did arrive in Santiago de Compostela
ok Nickymd1 how did it go?
Take your time up until Deba Nicky,
Don't care how long you take , after that you will be ok.
But be mindful of the days before Bilbao.
What do I mean by knowing your body? I mean knowing how often and what you need to eat to do a vigorous physical activity for hours on end. How to stay hydrated and not "bonk" from lack of fuel. I mean knowing when my body is telling me that something isn't right and I have better stop, rest and recover. I mean having learned long ago that how to properly tie my shoes/boots (it is a lost art, talk to some master runners) and changing my socks at lunch are all critical to avoiding blisters.
I mean knowing how to recover day after day after day for over a month....
Your Camino will likely be a month long event with few rest days if you are the typical pilgrim. If you have not trained you will need to learn what your body is telling you very quickly unless you already know your body or you are very lucky. The typical advice is to go slow and short distances the few week or so. What that really means is give yourself some time to listen to what your body is telling you and start paying attention to the messages.
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