MainelyStina
Chronic Overpacker
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances from SJPP Starting Aug 21, 2023
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the only place where a hill got me was the downhill from Alto de Perdon...that was a rough hour and I wish I would have had treking poles for that stage.Hola @MainelyStina . That you are asking this question means that you are, imho, approaching Camino Frances honestly. If you are starting from St Jean and intending to walk via the Napoleon track then you will give thanks for every hill km/mile you have walked. But even if you feel your hill training is lacking, don’t fret. Just take each day as it comes, put one slow foot in front of the other, take your rests, drink plenty of water and 30/35/40 days later you will find yourself in Santiago. Buen Camino.
Thank you so much for your response!Last thought and to reiterate...harden those feet. My legs were fine after day 3...it was my feet that got tired after 30km's making those last 10km's of the day a challenge (of which I overcame)
I would suggest, do as much hill work as possible. This weekend I am going on a 20km loop hike in pretty rough country with my Camino load. I do believe that hard work now will be of benefit next month.Hey All!
So, I'm 40 days out from the start of my very first CF from SJPP (though I leave in about 34 days). I was hoping for a little (kindly) input on my training routes. I have two preferred routes that I like to use. One is right at 10km, is about half dirt/rock trail, half pavement, and according to my Apple Watch gains about 155m of elevation (this route is my favorite!) The second route is entirely pavement (minus maybe 250m on dirt trail?), lasts about 10.7km and gains only 85m of elevation. I am able to complete both routes without needing to take breaks, and I average right around 5km/hour (bit slower on the rocky hill climb...)
My question/concern is: am I getting enough hill training in or do I need to find some more hills?? (I don't live *that* far from the Appalachian Trail) I know I need to up my distances over the next 5 weeks, and I've done some walking with my backpack partially loaded (I may be switching packs - long story...) That said, I'm trying to give myself as much of an advantage as I can, with the time and resources I have, as I continue to prepare over the next several weeks.
Yesterday I did the 10.7km pavement route and then proceeded to stand on a moving motor coach for 7 hours (the life of a professional guide) - this morning I woke up with the PF in my right foot screaming - though I think that is primarily a function of bus standing and not walking. And please don't think I'm making excuses, but I'm currently working 6-7 days a week before I leave, so recurrent days of 6-8 hours of walking are pretty impossible, and even with shorter distances, unless I get out at about 6am before work, the weather here in south-central Pennsylvania is blisteringly hot and absurdly humid! (Even at 6am the other day the temp was over 70 and the humidity was 98%) I understand that we all have individual challenges - these just happen to be mine. But I was hoping for a bit of direction on where I should be heading before I finally leave.
Thanks to everyone - and apologies for the long post...
Stina
(PS: I LOVE the title suggestion function!!!)
(PPS: I do have a treadmill with incline and decline function - if that helps...)
Just walkThank you so much for your response!
Can you explain to me what you mean? Don't know if it matters, but I typically spend most, if not all, of my working day standing or walking around, but I'm wondering what I should do to "harden my feet"? Any suggestions??
Hey Anne!I didn’t train on hills at all really, and I struggled mightily with some of the hills on the Camino Frances. However, I was able to get up and over them even if extremely slowly. So you will likely be fine but anything you can do to make it easier will of course be helpful. But don’t stress over it too much.
Thank you for this! I sometimes worry that I'm not doing enough, but then the plantar fasciitis will flare in my foot and I feel guilty about resting it? Which is counter-intuitive, but still...I would worry that you are going to over train and injure yourself, or overtire yourself before you even set out for Spain. Of course, you should do whatever training you can, given your circumstances, but many many people walk the Camino without much training.
The main secret to doing the Camino without injury is to not overdo things during the first few days in particular. Do not try to keep up with other people, especially while walking up the hill on the first day. Tape your feet in any blister-prone areas. Keep your backpack light, and consider transporting it on day 1 if you are walking to Roncesvalles.
Thanks for watching! I think I would have disliked hills no matter how much training I did to be honest. But I did it and so will you. Buen Camino!Hey Anne!
I think it was actually your most recent vlog post that kinda prompted me to ask the question! Since you said hills were one of your least favorite things - I wanted to try to be ready for them. Despite your dislike of the climbs, I definitely found inspiration in your journey - thank you for sharing it with all of us!
I don't use Leukotape, so I don't know how it is for blister prevention. I use Omnifix dressing retention tape on my feet. It is light weight, stretchy, very lightly adhesive.I just got my first roll of Leukotape today, and it seems like good stuff.
Thank you so much for your response!
Can you explain to me what you mean? Don't know if it matters, but I typically spend most, if not all, of my working day standing or walking around, but I'm wondering what I should do to "harden my feet"? Any suggestions?
Don't wear shoes or socks around the house...spend as much time barefoot as you possibly can and if you can do some (not a LOT) walking outside, do so. Your feet are more important than your legs...you really are going to do great. As someone mentioned earlier about overtraining, I think that is a valid point. I walked, but didn't train for hills (I was 47 years old, fwiw) and found the uphills to be great...it was the downhills that got me.Thank you so much for your response!
Can you explain to me what you mean? Don't know if it matters, but I typically spend most, if not all, of my working day standing or walking around, but I'm wondering what I should do to "harden my feet"? Any suggestions??
Well now I think I’ve been preparing for my camino since I took my first steps!Don't wear shoes or socks around the house...spend as much time barefoot as you possibly can and if you can do some (not a LOT) walking outside, do so. Your feet are more important than your legs...
Hello StinaHey All!
So, I'm 40 days out from the start of my very first CF from SJPP (though I leave in about 34 days). I was hoping for a little (kindly) input on my training routes. I have two preferred routes that I like to use. One is right at 10km, is about half dirt/rock trail, half pavement, and according to my Apple Watch gains about 155m of elevation (this route is my favorite!) The second route is entirely pavement (minus maybe 250m on dirt trail?), lasts about 10.7km and gains only 85m of elevation. I am able to complete both routes without needing to take breaks, and I average right around 5km/hour (bit slower on the rocky hill climb...)
My question/concern is: am I getting enough hill training in or do I need to find some more hills?? (I don't live *that* far from the Appalachian Trail) I know I need to up my distances over the next 5 weeks, and I've done some walking with my backpack partially loaded (I may be switching packs - long story...) That said, I'm trying to give myself as much of an advantage as I can, with the time and resources I have, as I continue to prepare over the next several weeks.
Yesterday I did the 10.7km pavement route and then proceeded to stand on a moving motor coach for 7 hours (the life of a professional guide) - this morning I woke up with the PF in my right foot screaming - though I think that is primarily a function of bus standing and not walking. And please don't think I'm making excuses, but I'm currently working 6-7 days a week before I leave, so recurrent days of 6-8 hours of walking are pretty impossible, and even with shorter distances, unless I get out at about 6am before work, the weather here in south-central Pennsylvania is blisteringly hot and absurdly humid! (Even at 6am the other day the temp was over 70 and the humidity was 98%) I understand that we all have individual challenges - these just happen to be mine. But I was hoping for a bit of direction on where I should be heading before I finally leave.
Thanks to everyone - and apologies for the long post...
Stina
(PS: I LOVE the title suggestion function!!!)
(PPS: I do have a treadmill with incline and decline function - if that helps...)
Kia Ora, John! I hope you, and your brother, have a wonderful walk! I'm kinda sorry that you'll be a few days behind me - I hope we cross paths at some point!My training had been mainly in the foothills near home with the odd hike in the our South Island with my brother who will be accompanying me on the Camino. Can't wait.
I hope so!! I think our journey sounds similar - I'm taking a few rest days in Paris (Reims, actually) to acclimate (aka drink Champagne) before starting!Hello StinaI’m just saying hi as it appears that we’ll be walking around the same time.
I’m coming from Australia so I’ll take a rest day in Paris and then hit St Jean on 23rd August. My training seems to be very similar to yours re distances and time, so maybe we’ll meet along the wayBuon Camino!!
Hey Tom! It's part joke and part confession. An ex-boyfriend once said that I used to pack like I was jumping into Normandy ( Stupid historian jokes...) - sadly, though, he wasn't wrong!My concern is that currently your handle under your forum name is Chronic Overpacker. Is this a confession or announced with pride??
Take a stick from the earth! If you lose it take another!the only place where a hill got me was the downhill from Alto de Perdon...that was a rough hour and I wish I would have had treking poles for that stage.
With respect, NO AMOUNT of hill training will fully prepare you for the first day out of SJPdP. The first 8-9 km (5-6 miles) out of SJPdP are a constant uphill pitch. The angle approaches 10 percent in places. But, it continues unrelentingly for the distance mentioned. At the end, the pitch shifts to rolling hills, before it levels out at the Spanish frontier, and then heading down into Roncesvalles.Hey All!
So, I'm 40 days out from the start of my very first CF from SJPP (though I leave in about 34 days). I was hoping for a little (kindly) input on my training routes. I have two preferred routes that I like to use. One is right at 10km, is about half dirt/rock trail, half pavement, and according to my Apple Watch gains about 155m of elevation (this route is my favorite!) The second route is entirely pavement (minus maybe 250m on dirt trail?), lasts about 10.7km and gains only 85m of elevation. I am able to complete both routes without needing to take breaks, and I average right around 5km/hour (bit slower on the rocky hill climb...)
My question/concern is: am I getting enough hill training in or do I need to find some more hills?? (I don't live *that* far from the Appalachian Trail) I know I need to up my distances over the next 5 weeks, and I've done some walking with my backpack partially loaded (I may be switching packs - long story...) That said, I'm trying to give myself as much of an advantage as I can, with the time and resources I have, as I continue to prepare over the next several weeks.
Yesterday I did the 10.7km pavement route and then proceeded to stand on a moving motor coach for 7 hours (the life of a professional guide) - this morning I woke up with the PF in my right foot screaming - though I think that is primarily a function of bus standing and not walking. And please don't think I'm making excuses, but I'm currently working 6-7 days a week before I leave, so recurrent days of 6-8 hours of walking are pretty impossible, and even with shorter distances, unless I get out at about 6am before work, the weather here in south-central Pennsylvania is blisteringly hot and absurdly humid! (Even at 6am the other day the temp was over 70 and the humidity was 98%) I understand that we all have individual challenges - these just happen to be mine. But I was hoping for a bit of direction on where I should be heading before I finally leave.
Thanks to everyone - and apologies for the long post...
Stina
(PS: I LOVE the title suggestion function!!!)
(PPS: I do have a treadmill with incline and decline function - if that helps...)
Including not over stressing your feet and legs.I didn’t train on hills at all really, and I struggled mightily with some of the hills on the Camino Frances. However, I was able to get up and over them even if extremely slowly. So you will likely be fine but anything you can do to make it easier will of course be helpful. But don’t stress over it too much.
PF responds to stretching, apparently, at least for some people. And there are the "tennis ball" massages, too.Thank you for this! I sometimes worry that I'm not doing enough, but then the plantar fasciitis will flare in my foot and I feel guilty about resting it? Which is counter-intuitive, but still...
My first few days are hopefully not terrible - I'm stopping at Borda on the first night - in order to try to ease into things. I just got my first roll of Leukotape today, and it seems like good stuff.
Very good advice, @dick bird! Leave your hard skin/callouses on your feet alone. Not that you mentioned plans to do so, don't get a pedicure before you start walking. Your feet will be much more vulnerable to blisters if you do.If you are walking 10 kms a day and standing all day on a bus, you are probably easily fit enough. My advice (repeating what other have said) is don´t over do it at first and listen to your body, i.e. if it hurts, stop doing it. ´Harden your feet´ probably means literally that - hard skin is less prone to blisters although lubricating them first often works just as well. Buen camino.
My pack has always weighed around 10/11 kgs without the 2 litres of water (and sometimes food and wine) that I carry. Never seen it as a problem. If you are careful and do not over stretch yourself for the first 10 days or so your bode will very quickly adjust.Last point, my backpack was 26 lbs...stupid, I know. Skinny that down as much as you can...and then skinny it down even more.
You've got this
I just finished the Via Podiensis and CP. I found asphalt ( any hard surface ) walking, particularly on flat surface, very irritating to my plantar fascia. The first really bad day was the 20 km canal walk from Moissac After that I taped my plantar fascia with Leukotape. YouTube videos with physiotherapists demonstrating taping technique was what I used. After that I had no irritation or discomfort. Everyday after I taped, until the end of my CAMINO, ( a believer in preventing a problem before it develops to hinder my walking). I am home now - no taping and nor plantar irritation. I wish you well. Buen CAMINOThank you for this! I sometimes worry that I'm not doing enough, but then the plantar fasciitis will flare in my foot and I feel guilty about resting it? Which is counter-intuitive, but still...
My first few days are hopefully not terrible - I'm stopping at Borda on the first night - in order to try to ease into things. I just got my first roll of Leukotape today, and it seems like good stuff.
Brilliant!An ex-boyfriend once said that I used to pack like I was jumping into Normandy ( Stupid historian jokes...) -
We may catch you up!Kia Ora, John! I hope you, and your brother, have a wonderful walk! I'm kinda sorry that you'll be a few days behind me - I hope we cross paths at some point!
Get as much hill training you possibly can, and yes, harden your feet. And most of all, enjoy your time on the Camino!Hey All!
So, I'm 40 days out from the start of my very first CF from SJPP (though I leave in about 34 days). I was hoping for a little (kindly) input on my training routes. I have two preferred routes that I like to use. One is right at 10km, is about half dirt/rock trail, half pavement, and according to my Apple Watch gains about 155m of elevation (this route is my favorite!) The second route is entirely pavement (minus maybe 250m on dirt trail?), lasts about 10.7km and gains only 85m of elevation. I am able to complete both routes without needing to take breaks, and I average right around 5km/hour (bit slower on the rocky hill climb...)
My question/concern is: am I getting enough hill training in or do I need to find some more hills?? (I don't live *that* far from the Appalachian Trail) I know I need to up my distances over the next 5 weeks, and I've done some walking with my backpack partially loaded (I may be switching packs - long story...) That said, I'm trying to give myself as much of an advantage as I can, with the time and resources I have, as I continue to prepare over the next several weeks.
Yesterday I did the 10.7km pavement route and then proceeded to stand on a moving motor coach for 7 hours (the life of a professional guide) - this morning I woke up with the PF in my right foot screaming - though I think that is primarily a function of bus standing and not walking. And please don't think I'm making excuses, but I'm currently working 6-7 days a week before I leave, so recurrent days of 6-8 hours of walking are pretty impossible, and even with shorter distances, unless I get out at about 6am before work, the weather here in south-central Pennsylvania is blisteringly hot and absurdly humid! (Even at 6am the other day the temp was over 70 and the humidity was 98%) I understand that we all have individual challenges - these just happen to be mine. But I was hoping for a bit of direction on where I should be heading before I finally leave.
Thanks to everyone - and apologies for the long post...
Stina
(PS: I LOVE the title suggestion function!!!)
(PPS: I do have a treadmill with incline and decline function - if that helps...)
The best training you can do aside from long distance walking and whatever hills are around you is climbing stairs. Find a stadium a public library/monument/ water dam with lots and lots of stairs and just walk up and down for an hour or so everyday.Hey All!
So, I'm 40 days out from the start of my very first CF from SJPP (though I leave in about 34 days). I was hoping for a little (kindly) input on my training routes. I have two preferred routes that I like to use. One is right at 10km, is about half dirt/rock trail, half pavement, and according to my Apple Watch gains about 155m of elevation (this route is my favorite!) The second route is entirely pavement (minus maybe 250m on dirt trail?), lasts about 10.7km and gains only 85m of elevation. I am able to complete both routes without needing to take breaks, and I average right around 5km/hour (bit slower on the rocky hill climb...)
My question/concern is: am I getting enough hill training in or do I need to find some more hills?? (I don't live *that* far from the Appalachian Trail) I know I need to up my distances over the next 5 weeks, and I've done some walking with my backpack partially loaded (I may be switching packs - long story...) That said, I'm trying to give myself as much of an advantage as I can, with the time and resources I have, as I continue to prepare over the next several weeks.
Yesterday I did the 10.7km pavement route and then proceeded to stand on a moving motor coach for 7 hours (the life of a professional guide) - this morning I woke up with the PF in my right foot screaming - though I think that is primarily a function of bus standing and not walking. And please don't think I'm making excuses, but I'm currently working 6-7 days a week before I leave, so recurrent days of 6-8 hours of walking are pretty impossible, and even with shorter distances, unless I get out at about 6am before work, the weather here in south-central Pennsylvania is blisteringly hot and absurdly humid! (Even at 6am the other day the temp was over 70 and the humidity was 98%) I understand that we all have individual challenges - these just happen to be mine. But I was hoping for a bit of direction on where I should be heading before I finally leave.
Thanks to everyone - and apologies for the long post...
Stina
(PS: I LOVE the title suggestion function!!!)
(PPS: I do have a treadmill with incline and decline function - if that helps...)
Is Omnifix dressing retention tape available in Spanish Pharmacies.I don't use Leukotape, so I don't know how it is for blister prevention. I use Omnifix dressing retention tape on my feet. It is light weight, stretchy, very lightly adhesive.
Hard and calloused skin can lead to other problems and a different type of blister. I prefer to keep my skin supple and healthy, covering the vulnerable spots with Omnifix.
Yes, I first learned of it from a Spanish pharmacist.Is Omnifix dressing retention tape available in Spanish Pharmacies.
Hi all, I am new to the community. I felt a kind of sigh as I read the conversations. I have been suffering from migraines for over five years. I have taken different kinds of medicines and found no use. Recently I consulted a physiotherapist based on my colleague's recommendation. Now I am under physical therapy for migraine. It is not anymore messing up my day-to-day routine. Also, I am planning my first visit to a Camino within two months. I felt so because I feel so relieved now. I could feel the result. I will share more once the treatment is done. Thank you. Have a nice day.I just finished the Via Podiensis and CP. I found asphalt ( any hard surface ) walking, particularly on flat surface, very irritating to my plantar fascia. The first really bad day was the 20 km canal walk from Moissac After that I taped my plantar fascia with Leukotape. YouTube videos with physiotherapists demonstrating taping technique was what I used. After that I had no irritation or discomfort. Everyday after I taped, until the end of my CAMINO, ( a believer in preventing a problem before it develops to hinder my walking). I am home now - no taping and nor plantar irritation. I wish you well. Buen CAMINO
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