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I agree, unless you have any particular health/fitness issues to be aware of. Your feet/legs will hurt at some stage, so just be conscious of your abilities. Maybe the best training for walking is just...walking.Anniesantiago said:I think it's ok to just go.. start slow... and build up endurance over the first 2 weeks.
I'd say if you can walk 10k without problem, you'll be ok. You can take regular rest stops and go at a reasonable pace.
Like the previous poster, the larger issue, for me, is the right shoes so you do not have to deal with blisters.
mspath said:The most common injury is the result of trying to walk too far too quickly carrying too much! Margaret
grilly said:As to acting my age, I will be 66 this fall. So I don't know whether I should start acting my age... or forget about my age
A strong will is essential, but a strong ego is not. I just finished a walk with someone with a stubborn streak, and on day seven of nine, he pulled up lame with tendonitis due to the middle-aged thought, "I can do more than this." He did Arzua to Santiago in a bus because he could not do "more than this." Repetitive stress injuries occur when someone does not know his limits. It probably is a bad idea to find that limit by going past it. If you would not test the limits of your vehicle engine by revving it until it explodes, do not test your body by seeing when it will break. Non-destructive testing is the concept. Perhaps it is a difference between a strong will and a strong ego.A strong will gets you a long way on the Camino.
mspath said:The most common injury is the result of trying to walk too far too quickly carrying too much! Margaret
Kitsambler said:At least as far as the routes in France and farther east are concerned, training for hills is essential. Whether you climb hills on your local trails, or climb the bleachers (seats) at your local school stadium, you need to climb ... 2-3 times a week, for at least an hour each session. In addition to building the specific muscles used for hill climbs and descents, this also has the effect of interval training - which is proven to be the best builder of cardio stamina.
Also, you could build up your hiking load to more than your anticipated weight, to enhance the training effect even more.
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