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I'm not sure you understood my question, or perhaps I did not express myself as well as I might have done. Of course, it has to be her decision, and clearly she should prepare properly; however, it seems reasonable to seek the testimonies from those who have actually walked the Camino with the same challenges she faces. No matter how well you prepare, unless you are actually walking half marathons each day for a month with a full pack, you don't know what to expect.Shouldn't the potential pilgrim make the determination herself? Weekend walks with a full pack nearby will be a lot less expensive than Camino-testing theories presented by Forum Members who may or may not have had knee replacements before walking the Camino. The Camino is the very worst place to discover something for the first time (except scenery, food, and people).
If she were worried about being able to sleep with earplugs in her ear, surely she would try them at home first.
A friend has had four ankle surgeries after we walked a Camino. He is not ready to go again because he knows what the ankle will need to feel like on the pilgrimage. He makes that determination through his own actions, not the advice he gets from me or others!
I hear you! I hope she can get a response from pilgrims who can identify training that worked and the special challenges of ups, downs, and slopes. With luck they will apply to her situation, and provide motivation and support.it seems reasonable to seek the testimonies from those who have actually walked the Camino with the same challenges she faces.
I have a friend who has had replacement surgery on both her knees and, with her husband, has been planning to walk the Camino Frances this fall. Understandably, they have been quite concerned over how she will fare and are now seriously considering whether they should even go.
Having walked the Camino twice, my wife and I have a fair idea of what's in store for our friends and have encouraged them to go. We have discussed with them the idea of making reasonable goals, maintaining a comfortable and safe pace, and have assured them, as others have observed in this forum, there is no shame in using other means of transportation.
I would love to hear from anyone who has walked the Camino with one or both knees replaced. What has been your experience? Can it be done? What were the greatest challenges?
Thanks!
83 year old. Had rt knee replaced 2009. Climbed Kilimanjaro 2010. Had left knee replaced Dec. 2012, Camino April 2013. Camino 2014. Camino 2015. God willing Camino Portugese Sept 2016. Used pacer poles. They are a must for me. If you think it can be done, it can. If you think it can't be done. It can't. The Camino is 80 % mental and 20% physical. If not now. . . When? Buen Camino.I have a friend who has had replacement surgery on both her knees and, with her husband, has been planning to walk the Camino Frances this fall. Understandably, they have been quite concerned over how she will fare and are now seriously considering whether they should even go.
Having walked the Camino twice, my wife and I have a fair idea of what's in store for our friends and have encouraged them to go. We have discussed with them the idea of making reasonable goals, maintaining a comfortable and safe pace, and have assured them, as others have observed in this forum, there is no shame in using other means of transportation.
I would love to hear from anyone who has walked the Camino with one or both knees replaced. What has been your experience? Can it be done? What were the greatest challenges?
Thanks!
83 year old. Had rt knee replaced 2009. Climbed Kilimanjaro 2010. Had left knee replaced Dec. 2012, Camino April 2013. Camino 2014. Camino 2015. God willing Camino Portugese Sept 2016. Used pacer poles. They are a must for me. If you think it can be done, it can. If you think it can't be done. It can't. The Camino is 80 % mental and 20% physical. If not now. . . When? Buen Camino.
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