SJPP to Santiago - time line

Hola Rujobec,

You should be ok with that timeline, although you don't have too much leeway. Here are a couple of thoughts:
- One of the challenging parts of the Camino is that you will be going everyday. If you can, in addition to distance, try to walk daily in your preparations. Your body gets stronger as you go, so start out with less KMs and build up.
- Train with weight. Get used to carrying your backpack and the extra weight. Using 2 hiking poles have been shown to reduce pressure in your knees by 30%.
- Although you will be traveling as a group of 6, walk at a pace that feels good for you. Trying to "keep up" with the others (who may be taller, have longer strides, etc...) can cause problems. You can always regroup at a bar for a beer.

Hope this helps - buen camino!

Saludos from Spain,

Alex

I agree with Alex. Use a profile map to plan your distances. Take it easy the first few days - which are a roller coaster of ups-and-downs - and make up mileage on the long flat sections.
I walked from Roncesvalles to Santiago in 2002 in 27 days, averaging 28kms per day. Some days we walked 40kms and others only 20kms. I was the 'baby' at 56 years and my walking buddy was 74.
You can download a profile of the route from Roncesvalles to Santiago here: http://www.godesalco.com/plan
or on Grant's website here: http://groups.msn.com/ElCaminoSantiago/CaminoMaps2.msnw
and also by clicking on Camino Frances.
http://groups.msn.com/ElCaminoSantiago/ ... ances.msnw