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Stairs. Find a building or subway with stairs, and walk them for fifteen minutes. Buen camino.The Netherlands isn't very hilly
Stairs. Find a building or subway with stairs, and walk them for fifteen minutes. Buen camino.
I found it very difficult to "train" for the Camino, as long as you are of good general fitness you should be fine, just don't go off in the first week like a scolded cat! - it's not a race! take your time with the big hills and just listen to your body, if you're out of breath, stop have a rest then carry on, I found the whole thing a mental challenge as much as a physical one, after 4 weeks, getting up, putting your boots on and doing another days walking takes a lot of mental fortitude! buen caminoDear all,
YAY! I have booked my ticket to Biarritz, so I'll start 11th of April on my first Camino (Frances). My gear is ready-steady and I truly cannot wait.
Next to preparing to run 5km straight, I want to prepare walking/hiking. The Netherlands isn't very hilly, and I have no clue what's coming my way: can someone provide me good tips to prepare my camino? I'll have 5 weeks until departing
Oh by the way, I've bought Brierley's book on the Camino Frances.
Since you are doing some running, I will assume you have been on some kind of training schedule.Dear all,
YAY! I have booked my ticket to Biarritz, so I'll start 11th of April on my first Camino (Frances). My gear is ready-steady and I truly cannot wait.
Next to preparing to run 5km straight, I want to prepare walking/hiking. The Netherlands isn't very hilly, and I have no clue what's coming my way: can someone provide me good tips to prepare my camino? I'll have 5 weeks until departing
Oh by the way, I've bought Brierley's book on the Camino Frances.
Well as long as you have no need to keep up with say some very fun people you like. You will be fine.Okay, so I truly wanted to try all of your advices. I've actually stopped jogging (I just don't like exercise). Every day I look at the stairs in the appartement building and think: hmmm.. shall I try them out for 15 minutes? And then just do it for 3 minutes. I have tried the trekking poles. Don't understand how they work. Watched a YouTube Tutorial today, hurray.
Hahaha. I don't know, I think I'll just focus on mental preparation. I do wear my walking shoes (which are second-hand) every day. I've also got free sandals (great health care in NL) that are made especially for my feet, hurray (my bf thinks they are awful).
And! Today it's sunny in the Netherlands. I am gonna walk to my parents in law and back (approx. 3 hours). Should be fun
My training is... uh... no training I guessI still think about all of your advice though.
Sometimes I paint. And sometimes I read a bit of Brierley's book.
Haha, I'm the worst in preparation...
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