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I am starting my first camino in April next year. I live in coastal North Carolina, where it is completely flat, and am concerned about being prepared for hills on the Camino. Setting the treadmill to incline works for cardiovascular fitness, but my big worry is downhills -- no way to practice, I am not young (will be turning 70) and would appreciate any advice for getting ready. My one thought is avoid the steepest downhills by taking the bus, have osteoporosis, want to avoid injury.
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Trekking poles are key. Recommend two for the stability.I am starting my first camino in April next year. I live in coastal North Carolina, where it is completely flat, and am concerned about being prepared for hills on the Camino. Setting the treadmill to incline works for cardiovascular fitness, but my big worry is downhills -- no way to practice, I am not young (will be turning 70) and would appreciate any advice for getting ready. My one thought is avoid the steepest downhills by taking the bus, have osteoporosis, want to avoid injury.
Trekking poles are key. Recommend two for the stability.
I live in Florida and have trekked all over the world. It is always a challenge to train when it is flat. No piece of machine or workout prepares you for hiking like hiking with ascents and descents.
Three things that have helped me in Florida: 1) find a tall building and work stairs into your cardio routine - actual stairs work you more than a machine; 2) work a treadmill incline into your routine and 2) look into a Rebounder trampoline for the home - I believe they make it would a stability bar now that you can hang onto as you gain confidence. I like the rebounder because you can do it home, it's low impact but builds strength, endurance and balance. (there are different DVDs you can buy separately for work out ideas) I got the Rebounder tip 10+ years ago while preparing to hike the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim with a heavy pack. The Rebounder is not cheap but if used correctly - it is an amazing low impact work out to build up muscles surrounding your joints around hips, knees, ankles.
Final advice: Go slow and take your time. It is not a race. Use the trekking poles. You will be amazed the strength you will build. Buen Camino!
Hi, I am living in the Netherlands and a large part is below sea level .It's flatter than flat.I am starting my first camino in April next year. I live in coastal North Carolina, where it is completely flat, and am concerned about being prepared for hills on the Camino. Setting the treadmill to incline works for cardiovascular fitness, but my big worry is downhills -- no way to practice, I am not young (will be turning 70) and would appreciate any advice for getting ready. My one thought is avoid the steepest downhills by taking the bus, have osteoporosis, want to avoid injury.
So True, Peter...Danish myself and we have precious few mountains...Hi, I am living in the Netherlands and a large part is below sea level .It's flatter than flat.For some hill training we went to Germany. That worked for us, for my wife in 2013 and for me this year.
Wish you happy planning and training and a Buen Camino, Peter.
What the German girls quoted is not true I think. I didn't had any problems what so ever. It was my favorite stretch.So True, Peter...Danish myself and we have precious few mountains...
Quote from two German girls in Burgos; " all the bruised and wounded people coming down to Roncevalles all seemed to be Dutch or Danish". What a national stigma !!
BUT another half of the problem is footwear and socks, ladies and Gents...so beware !!
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