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Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Try to imagine that you are 70 years old rather than in your 20's and plan and walk like a 70 year old.Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome
Thankfully you have your sense of humourI definitely wish I did it in 2 days! Sadly I couldn’t find any lodgings half way so I attempted it in one day. Next time I will absolutely split it up
Brilliant thank youI don't know if @David is still around, but he could certainly help you, and motivate you probably much better in person than any of us posting messages here on the forum
Obviously seeing some sort of doctor as soon as possible would get you the best and possibly specific advice.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hip groin area which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
I am sorry to hear of your injury. On my first Camino in 2015, I waited too long to get a reservation at Orrison and feared an injury myself, so decided to walk to Valcarlos to spend the night. It worked out perfectly for me to stop half way to Roncevalles. I enjoyed that route so much that I chose to repeat it in 2017. If someone prefers solitude, it is definitely more relaxing and quiet.I definitely wish I did it in 2 days! Sadly I couldn’t find any lodgings half way so I attempted it in one day. Next time I will absolutely split it up
Be kind to yourself. You are young and have many ups and downs ahead of you. Heal, enjoy your time on the Camino in whatever capacity and for however long your are able. I did not walk the Camino until I was 65 years old. You are quite fortunate to have many more opportunities.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hip groin area which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I feel immense disappointment from already being out of commission after one day especially since I’m in my 20s and quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel like a failure and I’m so fearful the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino. I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important.
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Thank you for the kind words and anecdote, this was very encouraging to read. I realize this is not a race and taking it easy and enjoying what I’m able to experience is more important than getting to the finish line. It’s really all about perspective!@Ladybaguette, firstly, welcome to the forum. Secondly, stop knocking yourself for something that was not really within your control. Injuries happen, it's how we respond to them that matters.
As I am still recovering from having broken my ankle on Camino in April I fully appreciate your frustration. At present you haven't broken anything and hopefully you can continue to walk.
Seek medical assistance as suggested above and remember that worst case you can return.
If you do decide that you are able to continue then perhaps consider having the bulk of your luggage transported. Lightning the load may help. And as already suggested slow down. Both walk more slowly but also consider taking shorter stages for the next few days at least, giving yourself time to recover.
I started my Primitivo last year with an injury, not knowing if I would even finish my first day. I was incredibly fortunate in that upon arrival in Oviedo I had befriended a fellow Pilgrim, a young woman who had decided to walk upon the spur of the moment. She was incredibly slow. Which was very good for me, and really helped me. It was nearly half the pace that I normally walk at but I finished not only the first day but ultimately my Camino.
If you find you're unable to continue, consider not wasting your time and actually enjoying a holiday, perhaps at the beach. Swimming is often recommended for various injuries. Perhaps after a week or two you may be able to continue a little further; if not at least you would have made the most of your opportunity to experience a little more of the wonderful country of Spain.
Good luck
Thank you for the positive perspective, I’m lucky to be able to experience the Camino regardless of how it goes!Be kind to yourself. You are young and have many ups and downs ahead of you. Heal, enjoy your time on the Camino in whatever capacity and for however long your are able. I did not walk the Camino until I was 65 years old. You are quite fortunate to have many more opportunities.
Buen Camino
Don’t be disappointed.@Ladybaguette, firstly, welcome to the forum. Secondly, stop knocking yourself for something that was not really within your control. Injuries happen, it's how we respond to them that matters.
As I am still recovering from having broken my ankle on Camino in April I fully appreciate your frustration. At present you haven't broken anything and hopefully you can continue to walk.
Seek medical assistance as suggested above and remember that worst case you can return.
If you do decide that you are able to continue then perhaps consider having the bulk of your luggage transported. Lightning the load may help. And as already suggested slow down. Both walk more slowly but also consider taking shorter stages for the next few days at least, giving yourself time to recover.
I started my Primitivo last year with an injury, not knowing if I would even finish my first day. I was incredibly fortunate in that upon arrival in Oviedo I had befriended a fellow Pilgrim, a young woman who had decided to walk upon the spur of the moment. She was incredibly slow. Which was very good for me, and really helped me. It was nearly half the pace that I normally walk at but I finished not only the first day but ultimately my Camino.
If you find you're unable to continue, consider not wasting your time and actually enjoying a holiday, perhaps at the beach. Swimming is often recommended for various injuries. Perhaps after a week or two you may be able to continue a little further; if not at least you would have made the most of your opportunity to experience a little more of the wonderful country of Spain.
Good luck
I think your Camino angel forcing you to slow down just as John Brierley wrote take time at first week to adjust yourself in his guide book.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hip groin area which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I feel immense disappointment from already being out of commission after one day especially since I’m in my 20s and quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel like a failure and I’m so fearful the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino. I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important.
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
You, as well as many of us, have been blessed with the 'challenges' that have come our way in life--most of which were unexpected. You are being tested, of course. Many would fail such a test as yours as human nature is human nature; however, having such a committment ot do a Camino at your young age speaks well of you. And you are insightful, realizing one does not and never will have control of their lives--it is a fantasy to think one does have control.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hip groin area which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I feel immense disappointment from already being out of commission after one day especially since I’m in my 20s and quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel like a failure and I’m so fearful the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino. I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important.
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
SJPDP to Roncesvalles in one day is not for sissies. But you survived. Yes for the next few days there will be some pain and you should travel slower. Don't give up. I speak from experience. Good idea, if in pain, to skip the down hill into Zubiri. It not so much the downhill, it's the "dragon teeth" surface.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hip groin area which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I feel immense disappointment from already being out of commission after one day especially since I’m in my 20s and quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel like a failure and I’m so fearful the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino. I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important.
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Yes, very ambitious and common. Think of the ultimate goal which is to finish your Camino -- don't risk it to prove you can do 9 hrs without paying the price. Rest up for the next two days; alternatively, rest up today and resume tomorrow to Espinal instead, then to Zubiri. My friend who is extremely fit found the Pyrenees crossing challenging and appreciated the short days subsequent to Pamplona. Buen CaminoYesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Sounds like you already have the Camino spirit! Take care of your injury, it’s the first priority. As others have mentioned, try and enjoy what you can of this experience, it may not be over yet. And I’m sure you’ll be back, you have many decades of opportunity. Look after yourself and Buen Camino.But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Hi ladybaguetteYesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Good to hear this as I will likely be in a similar situation.I met a young guy in Sahagun who had planned to walk to Santiago in 30 days just like so many people manage to do. His beginning was similar to yours and he was forced to shorten his days so by the time I saw him his thirty days were almost up. About a week after his injury he had realised that for this Camino his goal was now Leon instead of Santiago and that this acceptance was a win in terms of personal growth and not a failure. Because he was now so relaxed we were able to sit chatting in the albergue for two hours in the morning and had one of the best Camino conversations (he was taking a rest day so we couldn’t walk and chat!!)
I was also relaxed because I was walking with Achilles tendinitis and started out managing only 5km a day (having previously been a happy 35km a day walker). I had the benefit of time. I had ten weeks because I had been planning a long route - and it was disappointing not to be able to do that, but I am testament to short stages being possible and sometimes desirable or even necessary.
Look after yourself!
I met a young guy in Sahagun who had planned to walk to Santiago in 30 days just like so many people manage to do. His beginning was similar to yours and he was forced to shorten his days so by the time I saw him his thirty days were almost up. About a week after his injury he had realised that for this Camino his goal was now Leon instead of Santiago and that this acceptance was a win in terms of personal growth and not a failure. Because he was now so relaxed we were able to sit chatting in the albergue for two hours in the morning and had one of the best Camino conversations (he was taking a rest day so we couldn’t walk and chat!!)
I was also relaxed because I was walking with Achilles tendinitis and started out managing only 5km a day (having previously been a happy 35km a day walker). I had the benefit of time. I had ten weeks because I had been planning a long route - and it was disappointing not to be able to do that, but I am testament to short stages being possible and sometimes desirable or even necessary.
Look after yourself!
Thank you for sharing this, this is so encouraging to hear! I’ve come to a similar realization over the last 24 hours that it’s not about getting to the finish line and that I might as well enjoy the journey even if the end goal shifts a bit. A relaxed Camino is the best CaminoI met a young guy in Sahagun who had planned to walk to Santiago in 30 days just like so many people manage to do. His beginning was similar to yours and he was forced to shorten his days so by the time I saw him his thirty days were almost up. About a week after his injury he had realised that for this Camino his goal was now Leon instead of Santiago and that this acceptance was a win in terms of personal growth and not a failure. Because he was now so relaxed we were able to sit chatting in the albergue for two hours in the morning and had one of the best Camino conversations (he was taking a rest day so we couldn’t walk and chat!!)
I was also relaxed because I was walking with Achilles tendinitis and started out managing only 5km a day (having previously been a happy 35km a day walker). I had the benefit of time. I had ten weeks because I had been planning a long route - and it was disappointing not to be able to do that, but I am testament to short stages being possible and sometimes desirable or even necessary.
Look after yourself!
You are so right and this is amazing perspective especially put in contrast with some who are walking with more intense challenges. Thank you for the reminder and the encouragementYou, as well as many of us, have been blessed with the 'challenges' that have come our way in life--most of which were unexpected. You are being tested, of course. Many would fail such a test as yours as human nature is human nature; however, having such a committment ot do a Camino at your young age speaks well of you. And you are insightful, realizing one does not and never will have control of their lives--it is a fantasy to think one does have control.
If things do take a turn for the worse, you will be fine beause you will then "focus on what's important." Kudos to you and how you are handling this situation. Just think of those Camino pilgrims that are doing the walk with walkers, wheelchairs, and other physical challenges--and this is not even talking about those who are doing the pilgrimage with mental/psychological/emotional challenges.
Keep marching on in whatever way it turns out to be.
Chuck
Very helpful for my next pharmacie run, thank you so much!!Hola
Listen to your body.
You need to take som rest days. At least 2-3 so you can feel sure that ity is okay to continue walking.
Ice the knee and elevate it, while lying in bed. Rest. Don't walk.
For pain it is common to take Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. The combination has a synergetic effect so they enhance each other.
1 gram Paracetamol every 6 hours = 4 gram total in 24 hours. Never take more than 4 grams a day of Paracetamol.
For Ibuprofen, a NSAID, it differs from country to country. In Spain, they usualy allow higher dosis than in a lot of other countries, but 200 mg every 6 hours, over 24 hours is a low dosis = 4 x 200 mg in 24 hours. Taking these kinds of painkillers depends on that you are not suffering of liver disease or other chronic diseases. If so, consult with your personal doctor.
If you have a travel insurance then contact them just to let them know that you have an issue. You might not need their assistrance now, but then you have documented a problem which will make it easier later to get a full reimbursment from your expenses. Keep all invoices and take pictured of them.
Buy a sleeve for your knee at a pharmacy. In spanish it is called Soporte de rodilla.
If the pain doesn't go away, contact a Centro de Salud and have them help you. Have a x-ray taken to ensure there are no mechanical problem in your knee.
Okay. Thats all the practical stuff.
As many other posts in this thread have said - it happens and don't worry to much.
Accept the situation and that your Camino is going to be a bit different that you planed and thought.
Adjusting to reality is one of the most important qualities a person can have and if that means that you have to bus it for some days - then thats just your Camino and there are some teachings in that, if one look at it in the right way.
I hope you will recover fast.
Buen Camino.
Lettinggo
One of my walking partners had a similar issue (however he is in his late 70’s). We got as far as Burgette and he took the bus to Zubiri while we trekked on. We planned to bus to Pamplona for a rest day but 2 of us woke with bad head/chest colds (probably from the brutal rains n, wind & cold to Roncessvalle). I also slightly tweaked my knee but had packed a knee brace. We took off 3 days in Pamplona to heal (but from compensating for the bad foot, my friend’s other foot began to hurt)… Long story short our camino thus year is over. While it’s disappointing after having planned for a year, we are being flexible. We are following (by bus) and meeting up with many of our pilgrim acquaintance's from the beginning and making “lemonade from lemons”!Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
That’s heartwarming to hear. Your Camino has morphed into something new..best of luck.One of my walking partners had a similar issue (however he is in his late 70’s). We got as far as Burgette and he took the bus to Zubiri while we trekked on. We planned to bus to Pamplona for a rest day but 2 of us woke with bad head/chest colds (probably from the brutal rains n, wind & cold to Roncessvalle). I also slightly tweaked my knee but had packed a knee brace. We took off 3 days in Pamplona to heal (but from compensating for the bad foot, my friend’s other foot began to hurt)… Long story short our camino thus year is over. While it’s disappointing after having planned for a year, we are being flexible. We are following (by bus) and meeting up with many of our pilgrim acquaintance's from the beginning and making “lemonade from lemons”!This will now become our Spanish vacation and the Camino will be another time.
Perhaps try going to short days and lay up when you arrive . Look for the next albergue on you list even if only 8-10 K and see how it goes-Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
That's a great point.Thank you for sharing this, this is so encouraging to hear! I’ve come to a similar realization over the last 24 hours that it’s not about getting to the finish line and that I might as well enjoy the journey even if the end goal shifts a bit. A relaxed Camino is the best Camino
Someone once said to me after stopping in Larrasoana from Zubiri something to the effect of "why walk when it hurts?" Thereby giving herself permission to treat herself with kindness rather that feel like she had anything to prove by pushing through pain. Your inflamed tendons deserve kindness, too. You don't have to endure injury to prove anything on the Camino. Your being there is enough. Rest and allow your body to heal so you can continue on. There are many more kma to go. You haven't failed anything.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
rest is the best you can do be hopefulYesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Good luck L I start on monday, hope you magage to make a little more progress, slowly. Keep us posted.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
The same thing happened to me near Belorado! There will be lessons to learn even if it’s not the Camino you envisioned. I am now in Burgos taking time off and praying I will be able to finish. Best of luck to you.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Are you using poles?Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
That's a hidden challenge. Most of the people I met who dropped out in the first week were young, fit, and enthusiastic. So they couldn't bring themselves together go of that to do this:I’m in my 20s, quite fit
Excellent advice.Try to imagine that you are 70 years old rather than in your 20's and plan and walk like a 70 year old.
And stretch before you start out!!!!Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
So sorry you are hurt and in pain. It’s so easy with the excitement of first day to go too far too quickly. Try to find topical ibuprofen ointment and see a doc/medical centre to make sure you don’t have stress fracture. I had similar issue and in Pamplona a physio gave me some tape and stretching exercises and ordered me to stop for two days. Take things slowly.. do shorter stages take plenty of breaks to stretch etc. seeing a medical professional will help you decide to continue. I made it to Santiago and I very humbled in the process, and also learned that going slower was a blessing in disguise. Wishing you speedy recovery.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!s
It is your Camino, not anyone else's!Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
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But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Same here. When I walked the Frances I saw more injuries to the young than old. It takes decades to learn ones limitations. I guess we oldies can chalk it up to experience.Try to imagine that you are 70 years old rather than in your 20's and plan and walk like a 70 year old.
In my observations the majority of injured people who I noticed at Roncesvalles were young people.
Start slow and work up to the 9 hour days over several weeks so that your body can adjust.
I am 71 btw and St. Jean to Roncesvalles wasn't a problem for me because I did it in two days rather than in one long day.
Hang in there! Lots of solid advice provided. So, I start on Weds and maybe able to carry some of your gear as needed assuming you don’t forward your pack. Cheers!Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Only walked 15 miles a day ! Really that is excellent if your not well.It is your Camino, not anyone else's!
I hitch hiked twice between SJPP and Roncesvalles. Two of my water bottles were lost as I climb the Pyrenes. I shared water with another pilgrim and caught his cold. We stopped and rested after several telephone poles and took the wrong way down (left hand route) the mountains Another pilgrim (an angel from Canada, not Naperville) bought me water at our hotel in Roncesvalles. I advise anyone to split SJPP to Roncesvalles into two days or start their Camino in Pamplona.
My cold got worse when I arrived at Zubiri. I took at taxi from Zubiri to Pamplona and the driver had to help me into the hotel. During my first night in Pamplona, I struggled to get out of the bathtub. After two nights in Pamplona and Spanish Tylenol, I resumed my Camino.
I only walked 15 miles a day. When I walked for 6 days I took a bus on the 7th. I sightsee after taking the bus on the 7th day.
Walk as your body permits you. It's your Camino, not your marathon.
A Camino Adage that really helps is "Start like an old man to finish like a young man. If you start like a young man, you're sure to finish like an old man". or something like that.Try to imagine that you are 70 years old rather than in your 20's and plan and walk like a 70 year old.
In my observations the majority of injured people who I noticed at Roncesvalles were young people.
Start slow and work up to the 9 hour days over several weeks so that your body can adjust.
I am 71 btw and St. Jean to Roncesvalles wasn't a problem for me because I did it in two days rather than in one long day.
If you are carrying your backpack, my advice is to contact Correos ( post office) and have your pack forwarded for as long as it takes you to recover. Also find some compression sleeves to support your joints. Get some voltaren forte and use it on the sore areas 3 x a day. Do short stages for a while. Maybe get a massage on a rest day. Try and epsom salt bath in a private room. Some combination of these things can help.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Don't get disappointed listen to your body and do what you have to do to allow you to get to SantiagoYesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
From my many years of walking caminos, pain in the legs is usually caused by NOT drinking sufficient water, as water strangely enough is stored in the legs, and it is essential to drink plenty when walking even when you do not feel thirsty. I hope this is helpful.Buen CaminoYesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
Stretch is the single most important advice I was given by a pharmacist who massaged my very sore knee in Sahagun. He said, stretch when you arrive at your albergue and at the next morning before hitting the trail. I also massaged my legs, feet and back before stretching and it made a huge difference. So yes, stretch.And stretch before you start out!!!!
Many people do not realize knee pain is connected to hip flexors.
All great advice!If you are carrying your backpack, my advice is to contact Correos ( post office) and have your pack forwarded for as long as it takes you to recover. Also find some compression sleeves to support your joints. Get some voltaren forte and use it on the sore areas 3 x a day. Do short stages for a while. Maybe get a massage on a rest day. Try and epsom salt bath in a private room. Some combination of these things can help.
And to core strength.And stretch before you start out!!!!
Many people do not realize knee pain is connected to hip flexors.
I don't think that @Ladybaguette is planning to reach Santiago this time:Could you lighten your load a little?
You can send things to Ivar in SdC and he’ll look after them for you.
Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon!
I read somewhere that an old man told a pilgrim, "Start the Camino as if you were an old man, and you will finish it as a young man." You really overdid it with 9 hours of walking, and through hills. I don't care how young you are. Slow down.Yesterday I began stage one of my Camino Frances from SJPP to Léon! I finished at Roncesvalles after 9 hours of the challenging but absolutely gorgeous hike from SJPP. However the intensity of the trail caused a tendinitis flare up in my knee and extreme pain in the hips which left me essentially hobbling the last 5km.
I chose to take today off to let my knee and hips rest hoping it will allow me to continue tomorrow. I’m planning to resume at Zubiri tomorrow, thus skipping the intense downhill section leading to Zubiri to avoid furthering the flare up.
However I’d be lying if I said i don’t feel immense disappointment and a bit of a failure from already being out of commission after one day, especially as I’m in my 20s, quite fit and have been wanting to do the Camino since being 15 years old. The mental disappointment makes me feel terrible and fearful that the flare up will get worse and not let me continue the Camino.
But I’m trying to focus on the graces of the Camino and letting go of control and using this opportunity to focus on what’s important and why I’m here!
Any advice or tips on how to continue well are welcome!
I've heard that some people take a taxi to their accommodations when they stop walking, then take the taxi back to where they left off the next morning. I'm not fit, so I'd probably just keep going and not double back.I definitely wish I did it in 2 days! Sadly I couldn’t find any lodgings half way so I attempted it in one day. Next time I will absolutely split it up
I don't think that @Ladybaguette is planning to reach Santiago this time:
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