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If you train now for a few months you will lose weight very quickly. I reckon if you put your mind to it you could lose at least 10kgs and also have you in a pretty good position to tackle the camino. Don't waste the time you have to prepare.Hi,
So, I have felt the call of the Camino. I can't seem to stop reading these forums- thanks for all the info everyone!
Although all the routes look amazing I really want to start with the Camino Frances leaving from St Jean Pied de Port if possible. Perhaps I'll attempt some of the other routes in future. I'm finding it extremely difficult to decide on whether to go this year staring in mid-September (I have commitments at home 15-19th Sept) or waiting until the start of next summer to begin.
My problem is that I am slightly worried that it would be easier on my knees if I lost some kgs first! I'm in my early 40s, and averagely fit but could probably do with losing 15kg to reach my idea weight (I'm 180cm and 100kg). As far as my knees and feet are concerned I suppose this would be like carrying an extra 15kg backpack for 5 weeks with I'm concerned about given all the advise about travelling as light as possible. Maybe I'm rushing into things a little if I go this coming September (the fact September is a good time to go for weather/crowds is perhaps putting a little bit of pressure on me to go this year)? Part of me really wants to go this year before winter arrives but part of me says to lose a bit of weight first and get out on walks etc over the winter to prepare a bit more for beginning next year (I would still have a couple of months to prepare just now if I went in Sept though).
Another thought I had was that I could do the Camino Ingles this year in early September to deal with my desire to walk on a Camino and go back in May or June next year for the Frances. But that's almost a whole year away...
So, anyways, I know many people in their 80s walk the Frances but I really think being overweight may be a huge burden for walking 800km. Does anyone have any advise on this? I am really finding it impossible to decide and would like to enjoy the walk as much as possible..
Thanks for any advise with this.
Arch, given this, you'll be fine! If you're concerned at all, take it easy for the first week by walking relatively short days--using that as a week of intensive training. Start at SJPP and perhaps take 2 days to get ot Roncesvalles, and amble along at an easy pace.I have walked for days with a heavy backpack in New Zealand years ago and spent a night or two walking through the Highlands of Scotland more recently- does this make me a novice or someone with a little experience? i.e., I've walked for days with a very heavy backpack before but I'm not your typical 'outdoorsy' type.
You'll find information and much more here. It's not your usual internet forum. It's a virtual albergue.I never thought posts from strangers on an internet forum could mean so much!
Background: I have walked for days with a heavy backpack in New Zealand years ago and spent a night or two walking through the Highlands of Scotland more recently- does this make me a novice or someone with a little experience?
it's really hard to get a real sense of how challenging this Camino is!
'I'd say have your backpack transported and carry only a small day pack' I'm still trying to figure out if that was a helpful or just quick resonse- maybe if we meet on the Camino I'll have you transported
Thanks again (honestly, I never thought posts from strangers on an internet forum could mean so much!).
Can't speak for MinaKamina but I'd say her comment was positive. The point is, if you decide, after a day or two, that the weight you are carrying is excessive, just call Jacotrans. No reason not to. Certainly no reason to put off your Camino.(still trying to figure out if first reply from 'MinaKamina' was positive or not, but it was very quick so hey, I'll give it points...)
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