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That’s Plan A!Why not just treat yourself with San Sebastián after completing the Camino?
Thanks for the warm welcome, Dave!Hi, John, and a warm welcome to the Forum
Break up the Camino!!!!! Oh, the horrible breach of pilgrim rules and sensibilities..... it is an awful idea and will doom you.
Lots of people break the Camino into segments, and interrupt it for a variety of reasons and issues. It sounds like it might be a good fit for your needs, and there is not a single thing wrong in carrying out your plan.
By the way, I had to interrupt my Camino last year because of a medical concern (inguinal hernia surgery), and will be returning to complete my pilgrimage this September/October.
Hi JohnHello all
First post from a newbie, so I hope you’ll forgive me if I trample on any of the forum rules in asking this question.
I’m aiming to tackle the Camino for the first time at some point over the next two or three months.
My original thought was to start at SJPP in mid August and finish by late September, heading then back to San Sebastián for a stag weekend on the 29/30th.
But I’m now wondering if I should start later - break the journey to go to San Sebastián - and then rejoin the Camino and finish in mid October, which would coincide with my 50th birthday on the 11th.
What are your thoughts on the idea of breaking the Camino into two parts like this?
If I did it, where best would I break the path to head north to San Sebastián?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
John
Well, you’ve certainly taken it up a notch in July. It’s hard to answer your question, since you know your body better than others. What I would suggest to folks who are interested in training for their Camino is to get in several 8 - 10 km walking days a week, with a 12-14 km day thrown in now and then. It seems you’re at that level in July. I’m not one who subscribes to the idea that to train for the Camino you have to duplicate the exact amount of walking you’ll be doing in Spain. I just don’t think it’s practical. I can’t find six hours a day to train, so I make due with my 5 mile hikes several times a week. As my Camino approaches I will get in a longer hike at least once a week.Thanks to all for your thoughtful comments.
I’ve now committed to doing one thing at a time.
My flight to Biarritz is booked for August 21st, which gives me 38 days to walk the Camino before heading to San Sebastián for the stag do.
I think that makes more sense.
Now, to up the preparation!
On that topic, does this look like sufficient training distances?
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On that topic, does this look like sufficient training distances?
Im heading out that day to, and celebrating my 50 th......no stag's planned along the way though.My flight to Biarritz is booked for August 21st, which gives me 38 days to walk the Camino before heading to San Sebastián for the stag do.
Hi there - apologies for the delayed response, I’ve been distracted by things here in Iceland.Im heading out that day to, and celebrating my 50 th......no stag's planned along the way though.
See you on the road
Buen Camino
Maybe because it is long past, I wouldn't plan a camino around my 50th birthday. Sure, many people break their caminos for various reasons, but I think it would be quite odd to break it to put a stag weekend in the middle! Have you considered starting at SJPP after that weekend?
Yes and no.
That will cerainly get you fit of body.
At this stage you will also need quite a few prolonged trips to get you fit of mind for the day after day journey.
Your recording system doesn't seem to show elevation gain. Coping with hills, big and not so big, each day can be a leveller (pun intended)
Kia kaha (take care, be strong, get going)
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