An interesting post
I am probably in the unique position of seeing this from both directions.
In 2015 I ran the Camino Francés from SJPP to Santiago in 12 days.
Last Friday I finished my 2nd CdF. This time I walked with my wife in 2 week sections over 3 yrs - SJPP to Burgos, Burgos - Ponferrada and then onto Santiago & Finisterre/Muxia this year. Totalling 40ish days.
Very different journeys but both were hugely enjoyable, hugely spiritual, hugely demanding and wonderful experiences.
Incidentally I rarely mention the fact that I ran unless directly asked “How long did it take you?” It just isn’t important - it was my journey. The major difference from most was that I was on the Camino for around 10 hours each day - usually until 4-5pm. I visited cathedrals, churches and spoke to hundreds of people. I had a different Camino family every day
So, if I wanted to be boastful and cruel, I could say that I am perplexed that it took the original poster so long from Logrono!!!
Equally well I fully understand how we all go at our own speed. Walking the Camino with my wife (who doesn’t run!!) has undoubtably brought us closer - we walked with love in our hearts. I never wanted to go faster or further. This was our Camino.
We met a wonderful 90yr old lady on her 15th Camino. She had started in Sarria and was walking a maximum of 5km daily. Each individual is on their own journey.
One of the most wonderful things about the Camino is the lack of judgement. We all have a common goal and nothing else really matters - it isn’t important what job you do, what car you drive...or how far you travelled that day.
And your point is?
If your purpose in posting this was to proudly announce your achievement then again, well done. There's no need to spoil it by commenting on how much longer it takes others.
Absolutely agree
The problem is not you doing it at your pace. You do the Camino as you want to do it. The problem is you implying that people doing it at a slower pace are doing it wrong or being inferior…
Also absolutely agree. However, I have been told, on this forum, that I did it wrong because I went at a faster pace!!
So each to their own. The Camino is a wonderful journey. No judgment required
Buen Camino to all