Hello, it's been a while since I've written, but have checked in almost daily on this forum. Well, I should have started my pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela this april, but had an injury so I had to prospone :cry: . But 12 days from now I'll be leaving for St.J.P.D.P . I prepare by walking with my backpack 3 hours daily, perhaps not enough, still it seams to be just the right amount of training-time for me. Ok, then I'm going to the gym 4 times a week ( well I do that anyway, Camino or not)where I'm doing strengthtraining - especially legs and back and then using the "running-machine"(or whats the name?) walking uphill, since it's not that hilly around the city I live in. And last but not least, doing lots and lots of stretching-exercises, so this time around I hope to avoid injuries ( 7-9-13, knock 3 times under the table :wink: ). Looking forward to a wonderful experience. Molle