I took a few rest days in Burgos hoping my ankles would get better. They improved a little, but my hips started having issues. After walking 10km out of Burgos to Tardajos, I made a hard decision to ride the bus back to Burgos the next morning and skip the meseta with future plans to come back someday to complete that section. I rode the bus to Leon and was going to spend an extra day in Leon to recover more....but most hotels close to Camino were booked solid. I limped 7.5km out of Leon to Virgin de Camino today and chose to stay in the albergue here.
It is really touching how many pilgrims slow down to offer assistance to me when they see me slowly limping up the way. My doctor gave a possible diagnosis of tendonitis in both ankles from the pictures I texted, but could not be sure without physically being there. I have not mentioned my current issues with my hips because she already suggested I stop based on my ankles. I really do not want to stop even if I can only limp 5-10km per day.
I am only 35, not overweight one bit, and before doing the way I considered myself pretty physically fit. I never did much cardio, but I lifted weights at least once a week. I really hope I do not end my Camino premature.
Not sure why I am posting this to be honest. I don't really need advice. I guess I just needed to vent to people that may have experienced similar situations.
It is really touching how many pilgrims slow down to offer assistance to me when they see me slowly limping up the way. My doctor gave a possible diagnosis of tendonitis in both ankles from the pictures I texted, but could not be sure without physically being there. I have not mentioned my current issues with my hips because she already suggested I stop based on my ankles. I really do not want to stop even if I can only limp 5-10km per day.
I am only 35, not overweight one bit, and before doing the way I considered myself pretty physically fit. I never did much cardio, but I lifted weights at least once a week. I really hope I do not end my Camino premature.
Not sure why I am posting this to be honest. I don't really need advice. I guess I just needed to vent to people that may have experienced similar situations.