suzie Gibbons
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That converts to a training plan of 15-50 km per week. I try to get to 50-70 km (30-45 miles) per week before departure, and have found it to be adequate, but I do not plan to walk 18-20 miles per day. I can do so upon occasion, but it isn't my plan.My partner & I are due to walk from St Jean on April 26th and have started waking 3-8 miles 3-4 times a week: what / how much training did past pilgrims do and was it enough? Were hoping to cover 18-20 miles per day once there.....TIA
As from now.....I've got just under 3 months to go...?You should try to walk on consecutive days. I'd say between 5 and 10 miles. This will give you a good idea of how your feet will hold up day after day.
That converts to a training plan of 15-50 km per week. I try to get to 50-70 km (30-45 miles) per week before departure, and have found it to be adequate, but I do not plan to walk 18-20 miles per day. I can do so upon occasion, but it isn't my plan.
I don't train much on hills. On the camino, I just slow right down on hills. I guess that's why I don't get 18-20 miles done in a day!
That said, many pilgrims walk the route successfully with no training!
That's reassuring, thank you.....xI think if you live somewhere with a lot of hills you can manage reasonably easily you will be well prepared.
I only manage to get out for a training walk twice a week, Thursdays and Sundays, so not even consecutive. With everything else going on, I can rarely spare the time to walk more than 10km. But that will always include at least 2 long steep ascents and descents (of around 1km each).
On the Camino I find I can easily walk 18-20km. I think the walking on hills really helps with my fitness and feel gives me more a lot more stamina than if I walked only on more level ground when training.
But if you are walking further when training, and more often, and including hills, you are unlikely to have many problems with covering your distances. Buen Camino!
My partner & I are due to walk from St Jean on April 26th and have started waking 3-8 miles 3-4 times a week: what / how much training did past pilgrims do and was it enough? Were hoping to cover 18-20 miles per day once there.....TIA
Not every day or even week, but try to work in 3 to 5 consecutive days with long distances to determine how your feet hold up, so that you know that you have the right shoe/sock combination to avoid blisters.As from now.....I've got just under 3 months to go...?
Ta. X
Thanks Mike, yes were carrying about 10lb already & live on exmoor so lots of hills!! Look forward to seeing you there!I did not thoroughly read all the post - but if not mentioned I recommend you start carrying a backpack - preferably the ones you will use on the Camino. Start out with a light load - (under 10 pounds / 4 kg) and build up as your leg strength improves. Aim to be walking the 18 miles / 30 kg (say) 3 days for week carrying a 10kg/22 pound load. This way you are following the regime you will encounter on the Camino. I try to add in some hills (even just a 25 metre / 75 foot climb) where possible. Good luck with the training - I start from St Jean on May 1st so may encounter you along the way. Buen Camino
Hi Suzie, me to.As from now.....I've got just under 3 months to go...?
Ta. X
Hello stranger! I was just on Ivar's site ordering other stuff but did not order one of these - I have the Camino Downunder badges on my backpack & hat. See you saturday week. CheersHi everyone - Here's the badge in case you haven't seen it :
Cheers - Jenny
Where can I get one please...can't find one on the forum site?
Hi Suzie - click on a link to Ivar's Store - or when you logon click on the link to the Pilgrim Passport (top right hand) it will take you to Ivar's store. CheersWhere can I get one please...can't find one on the forum site?
Suzie
Hi Suzie and Mike -Where can I get one please...can't find one on the forum site?
Suzie
Hola Mike and thanks for your help with directing Suzie to the Forum shop. See you at the Pilgrims in Sydney meeting Saturday week.Hello stranger! I was just on Ivar's site ordering other stuff but did not order one of these - I have the Camino Downunder badges on my backpack & hat. See you saturday week. Cheers
You should try to walk on consecutive days. I'd say between 5 and 10 miles. This will give you a good idea of how your feet will hold up day after day.
My partner & I are due to walk from St Jean on April 26th and have started waking 3-8 miles 3-4 times a week: what / how much training did past pilgrims do and was it enough? Were hoping to cover 18-20 miles per day once there.....TIA
That's brilliant, can I ask you how old you are...my partner & I are 58 & 60 respectively...A month before I left in September I wore my boots everyday and ditched the car and walked my town with the full pack. 20 pounds including 2 liters of water and did my errands. I live in Texas Dallas area and found a stadium and walked the stairs for up hill. It's pretty flat where I live. Did exercise class 2x a week. The camino was fantastic started from ST Jean. Did not have any problems except pressure on my right big toe and lost the nail. Buy shoes 2x and wear double socks. Took many short stops and ate chocolate listen to your Body it's not a race. Made it in 34 days with a rest day in Leon. Buen Camino
That's brilliant, can I ask you how old you are...my partner & I are 58 & 60 respectively...
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Suzie
Hi Saint Mike where do u buy the down under badges ?Hello stranger! I was just on Ivar's site ordering other stuff but did not order one of these - I have the Camino Downunder badges on my backpack & hat. See you saturday week. Cheers
We have usually reckoned that, carrying our Camino weight packs, we should be walking about three quarters of our daily distance for the Camino by the time we start. It is not necessarily possible on a daily basis but we do find that on the Camino we can add about an extra few kms daily. So at 18-20 kms you could aim for 14 to 16 kms per training walk. Same ratio if you prefer to work in miles, but on the Camino it is easier to think in kms IMO as that is how it is marked. (Rough calculator is divide miles -UK - by 3 and multiply by 5 for kms)My partner & I are due to walk from St Jean on April 26th and have started waking 3-8 miles 3-4 times a week: what / how much training did past pilgrims do and was it enough? Were hoping to cover 18-20 miles per day once there.....TIA
Hi Kylz - from this website: www.caminodownunder.comHi Saint Mike where do u buy the down under badges ?
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