This week I have finally been able to get some proper training started for my Camino Fances
Following a knee ligament injury about 4 months ago and 3 months of physio.....I stepped up my gym regime by introducing some leg work to strengthen the muscles. My biggest concern would be to get out on the path and fail due to injury.
Last night I filled my backpack (with a giant bag of protein powder to simulate the weight)...put on my walking clothes that I will be wearing and set off on a weighted training walk. Happily managed 8km and returned with no knee issues
I've been advised that any slight injuries will come back 10 fold on the camino!
7 weeks to go and I am aiming to make daily short hikes of around 10km and push it up to 30+km on weekends.
I found my new Merrel Moabs to be lighter and more breathable coupled with the 1000 mile double liner socks, compared to the Scarpa Leather boots and Darn Tough sock combo I have previously worn.
I was also chafe free with the new sports boxers
My craghoppers cotton shirt got extremely sweaty on the back (where my pack was) I'm still debating if I should wear this or a tech t-shirt.
Any advice / experience on the above is as always gratefully received.
Following a knee ligament injury about 4 months ago and 3 months of physio.....I stepped up my gym regime by introducing some leg work to strengthen the muscles. My biggest concern would be to get out on the path and fail due to injury.
Last night I filled my backpack (with a giant bag of protein powder to simulate the weight)...put on my walking clothes that I will be wearing and set off on a weighted training walk. Happily managed 8km and returned with no knee issues
I've been advised that any slight injuries will come back 10 fold on the camino!
7 weeks to go and I am aiming to make daily short hikes of around 10km and push it up to 30+km on weekends.
I found my new Merrel Moabs to be lighter and more breathable coupled with the 1000 mile double liner socks, compared to the Scarpa Leather boots and Darn Tough sock combo I have previously worn.
I was also chafe free with the new sports boxers
My craghoppers cotton shirt got extremely sweaty on the back (where my pack was) I'm still debating if I should wear this or a tech t-shirt.
Any advice / experience on the above is as always gratefully received.