Running the Camino

[Tim del Norte]

I am planning on running the Camino Frances in 12 days starting on the 15/10/2019. I plan to meet my wife at Santiago de Compostela and then walk to the end of the work over 4 days.

Anyone else going to on the route then?

I am enjoying the training and getting ready to run the Camino Frances. I plan to do several blog posts about my training and equipment that I will be carrying.

As for what I learn from running rather than walking the route I am not sure. But I do feel called to run the route.

 

[NorthernLight]

Don't knock the walkers over.

It won't matter if anyone else posting will be there, you'll never see the same people twice.

 

[Tim del Norte]

I will see more people though

 

[NualaOC]

Buen Camino, Tim. There are quite a few threads here about running the Camino - you'll find lots of useful information and advice if you put 'running' in the search box (top right of the page).

12 days will be quite a challenge, though! Wishing you well with it.

 

[Dorpie]

Wow, 12 days that's impressive, I'm exhausted just thinking about it. I may well be on camino then, I'll be the one eating your dust!

Buen Camino,

Rob.

 

[Tim del Norte]

For some reason I feel called to run the Camino this time. Next time I am hoping I am called to walk

 

[Tim del Norte]

A link to a blog post about why I want to run the Camino

https://trailoutlaws.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-trail-to-camino-de-santiago-part-1.html

 

[NorthernLight]

Your reasons are your reasons. You don't have to explain them to anyone other than your wife.

I'm curious how much weight you'll be carrying.

 

[nycwalking]

Buen corriendo camino.

 

[Tim del Norte]

Your reasons are your reasons. You don't have to explain them to anyone other than your wife.

I'm curious how much weight you'll be carrying.

My next blog article will cover that topic.

But I will be carrying a 20 litre running pack. Two pairs of socks, pants, shirts. At least 1 litre of water. A good quality survival bag to act as a lightweight sleeping bag if required, Water proof pants, water top and merino wool top. Snacks and food. Sports towel and soap.

I was originally planning to stay in albergues but after speaking to other people I think I might be better to stay in guest houses that have beading and towels. Also means I get a better nights sleep and can be flexible what time I get there and pre book.

 

[trecile]

I was originally planning to stay in albergues but after speaking to other people I think I might be better to stay in guest houses that have beading and towels. Also means I get a better nights sleep and can be flexible what time I get there and pre book.

That sounds like a good plan with the way you will be doing the Camino. I imagine that you will need a very good rest each night after running more than a marathon every day

 

[trecile]

You should read the blog by the woman who ran the Camino in 9 days, 5 hours, 29 minutes.

Jenny's Journey

Jenny Biondi Anderson Ultra Running Speed Record Attempt Camino de Santiago Spain

jennyjourney.wordpress.com

 

[Tim del Norte]

You should read the blog by the woman who ran the Camino in 9 days, 5 hours, 29 minutes.

Jenny's Journey

Jenny Biondi Anderson Ultra Running Speed Record Attempt Camino de Santiago Spain

jennyjourney.wordpress.com

Thanks I will do that is a very impressive achievement

 

[JillGat]

I used to be a distance runner, many years ago. It occurred to me - while walking it - that running the Camino would be totally doable and enjoyable for somebody in shape to do it. Have fun and tell us how it goes!

 

[Mark T17]

I love running and have completed a few half marathons over reasonably flat terrain, but if you start in SJPDP then you need to average more than 60km per day. I did it in 12 days on a bike when I was afforded the luxury of coasting down a few hills, I cant imagine what it would be like to run it with a pack! Good luck !!!

 

[AlexanderAZ]

I know someone who successfully ran from SJPdP to SdC in 14 days. You didn’t say where you were starting. Everyone has their own Camino and I wish you well on your’s.