Jay_Walker
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Portuguese July 2022
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is that you overdid it not withstanding any thoughts you have of your level of fitness.It was challenging - blisters, foot pain and 3 days before SdC I developed shin splints
Ease back into your normal life.I had to stop multiple times to catch my breath and slowed to a crawl.
Just wondering what your elevation is at home? If it is much higher than the Camino, perhaps you have lost your acclimatization to the higher altitude?I just finished the VdlP. 1,000km averaging 30km/day over 34 days and 2 rest days. It was challenging - blisters, foot pain and 3 days before SdC I developed shin splints but I was in good shape when I started. It's about 10 days since I finished. I went out and did a big climb (900m) that I used to do in about 70 minutes and it took me 90 minutes. I had to stop multiple times to catch my breath and slowed to a crawl. I have only done one other hike since coming home, 8 km (5 miles?) which felt fine. I was expecting to sprint up that hill in record time. Is it possible my fitness has declined over the course of my camino? I'm 62 years old, maybe I just underestimated the toll this takes on your body. I lost about 10 lbs (5%) and admittedly wasn't eating a great diet.
Maybe it's just jet lag (Canada) or just a bad day? Anyone have a similar experience with fatigue after their camino?
See a doctor?I just finished the VdlP. 1,000km averaging 30km/day over 34 days and 2 rest days. It was challenging - blisters, foot pain and 3 days before SdC I developed shin splints but I was in good shape when I started. It's about 10 days since I finished. I went out and did a big climb (900m) that I used to do in about 70 minutes and it took me 90 minutes. I had to stop multiple times to catch my breath and slowed to a crawl. I have only done one other hike since coming home, 8 km (5 miles?) which felt fine. I was expecting to sprint up that hill in record time. Is it possible my fitness has declined over the course of my camino? I'm 62 years old, maybe I just underestimated the toll this takes on your body. I lost about 10 lbs (5%) and admittedly wasn't eating a great diet.
Maybe it's just jet lag (Canada) or just a bad day? Anyone have a similar experience with fatigue after their camino?
Any unexplained fatigue should be checked out by a doctor. Don’t forget nutrition. Good luck!I just finished the VdlP. 1,000km averaging 30km/day over 34 days and 2 rest days. It was challenging - blisters, foot pain and 3 days before SdC I developed shin splints but I was in good shape when I started. It's about 10 days since I finished. I went out and did a big climb (900m) that I used to do in about 70 minutes and it took me 90 minutes. I had to stop multiple times to catch my breath and slowed to a crawl. I have only done one other hike since coming home, 8 km (5 miles?) which felt fine. I was expecting to sprint up that hill in record time. Is it possible my fitness has declined over the course of my camino? I'm 62 years old, maybe I just underestimated the toll this takes on your body. I lost about 10 lbs (5%) and admittedly wasn't eating a great diet.
Maybe it's just jet lag (Canada) or just a bad day? Anyone have a similar experience with fatigue after their camino?
I think this explains a great deal of it. The VlpD is not particularly hilly and so I probably lost some aerobic fitness. I also likely overdid it, however since I was walking alone I didn't want to take 40-50 days to complete the camino. Live and learn - you don't know until you try. I still enjoyed it.I suspect that during your Camino your body adapted to long durations of HR zone 1 and 2 at the expense of your zone 3-4.
I agree. But in this case there seems to be a likely explanation - he has walked over 1000 km in 34 days. The body is asking for a well-earned rest.Any unexplained fatigue should be checked out by a doctor.
Probably. But best to rule out other reasons.I agree. But in this case there seems to be a likely explanation - he has walked over 1000 km in 34 days. The body is asking for a well-earned rest.
It is apparent that there are others (including myself) who are happy to walk for long periods of time alone.however since I was walking alone I didn't want to take 40-50 days to complete the camino.
My experience is the opposite at age 70.I just finished the VdlP. 1,000km averaging 30km/day over 34 days and 2 rest days. It was challenging - blisters, foot pain and 3 days before SdC I developed shin splints but I was in good shape when I started. It's about 10 days since I finished. I went out and did a big climb (900m) that I used to do in about 70 minutes and it took me 90 minutes. I had to stop multiple times to catch my breath and slowed to a crawl. I have only done one other hike since coming home, 8 km (5 miles?) which felt fine. I was expecting to sprint up that hill in record time. Is it possible my fitness has declined over the course of my camino? I'm 62 years old, maybe I just underestimated the toll this takes on your body. I lost about 10 lbs (5%) and admittedly wasn't eating a great diet.
Maybe it's just jet lag (Canada) or just a bad day? Anyone have a similar experience with fatigue after their camino?
You nailed it. Last week I completed 2x15km hikes over rough terrain in the foothills of the Tararua Ranges. No problem at all.My experience is the opposite at age 70.
After my last Camino (approx. 740 klms) I felt so good that I decided to make a point of retaining my fitness by swimming, daily walks and at least one long hike a week in the bush and hills surrounding Tamaki Makaurau Auckland.
I tend not to go climbing but yesterday hiked up a 463 mt hill with a group of friends.
If you are feeling breathless then this might be a useful sign to go visit your doctor for a check up.
I've never lost a significant amount of weight on a Spanish Camino. Usually plenty of food available at reasonable prices. I did lose 15kg over 66 days from Canterbury to Rome though. Put it back on fairly quickly once I returned home.How can you walk 1000 km and gain 5 kilos?
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