JustOneGuy
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Aug 2024: GR130, Apr 25: Camino Primitivo?
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Nothing. Just joking as I like to! I am 65, in good general conditions (no medicines, no high pressure). A bit overweight to be honest, but no big issue. A knee not "cooperating", let's sayWhat does "differently young" mean? Do you mean middle aged or old? What's wrong with saying that? lol
A few of my friends get quite upset when I say that we are old (late 50s to late 60s), We're old not dead.Nothing. Just joking as I like to! I am 65, in good general conditions (no medicines, no high pressure or big issues). A bit overweight to be honest, but no big issue. A knee not "cooperating", let's say.
Thanks for your many advices!
I had no blisters but on day three I developed a rash on my legs (vasculites). I had to walk with my white flight socks which helped a lot. It looked odd but no one cared.Good afternoon guys,
I would like to ask, especially those who are... “differently young” like me, what pains to expect after several days of walking, at least the first times. I mean pains and problems clearly related with doing 20-25 km a day.
And also whether, in your experience, these pains/discomforts tend to get worse or go away after a few days spent walking.
Thanks to anyone who would like to tell me about their experience.
I know that feeling...After walking many days, I would say to be aware of « adjustment syndrome » which includes missing walking and adjusting to humanity again.
I do not drink anymore. Just the occasional cañita de cerveza once a week. I am not a taliban on some war against alcohol, but I have to say that I sleep and feel much better.A hangover, from all of that vino into.
Otherwise, more seriously, risk of sunstroke.
Ignoring blisters, shin splints, tendonitis (knees/feet/hips), sore back and shoulders. Most ailments resolve themselves within a few days of not walking 25km a day.
To an extent, yes. Especially with relation to factors such as recovery times.Age does have an effect, unfortunately
Of course, but that affects you regardless of age, and is addressed by Kariann:And one additional factor that I have noticed is of course extremely important is WEIGHT. Most elderly people who live very active lives are extremely slim.
It’s also part of @BarbaraW's packing light, although she doesn’t specifically say so - it doesn’t matter if you are carrying excess on your back or on your waistline, it’s all weight. This point is often made by forum members, typically those who are self aware, like @Robo.It's all about two things, how physically fit you are and how well prepared you are. Getting used to the activity of course and get used to how your body works, as said. And prepared with training that prevents injuries,
- Getting up in the morning with sore muscles in my legs during the first three days on any of my three CaminosGood afternoon guys,
I would like to ask, especially those who are... “differently young” like me, what pains to expect after several days of walking, at least the first times. I mean pains and problems clearly related with doing 20-25 km a day.
And also whether, in your experience, these pains/discomforts tend to get worse or go away after a few days spent walking.
Thanks to anyone who would like to tell me about their experience.
I would recommend starting with shorter distances and building up in a few days. That way your body adjusts to the walking and the weight on your back. My knees are doing much better since I left my hiking boots at home and walk on trail runners. Buen camino!Nothing. Just joking as I like to! I am 65, in good general conditions (no medicines, no high pressure). A bit overweight to be honest, but no big issue. A knee not "cooperating", let's say.
Thanks for your many advices!
Start slowly with shorter days. The Camino trains you. If you can avoid injury in the first 7-10 days you should be fine.Good afternoon guys,
I would like to ask, especially those who are... “differently young” like me, what pains to expect after several days of walking, at least the first times. I mean pains and problems clearly related with doing 20-25 km a day.
And also whether, in your experience, these pains/discomforts tend to get worse or go away after a few days spent walking.
Thanks to anyone who would like to tell me about their experience.
Thank you.Why "expect" any pain or discomfort?
1) Keep your pack light (=no shoulder or back pain).
2) Gradually build up your daily km (=less chance of shin splints or muscle ache)
3) Make sure you've got a good sock and shoe combo that works for you (=up your shoe size by at least one size, I prefer 1.5 larger than normal to decrease chance of blisters)
4) Walk at your own pace (=don't try to keep up with others increasing chance of injury)
5) Take a day off if you need one or a shorter day (=helps with recovery).
Off course you may do all of the above and still encounter some difficulty but I would never start out on a Camino assuming that something will go wrong. At least this works for me (68 years old woman with a new hip and faster than ever).
Get in shape, condition, prepare, and expect no ailments.Good afternoon guys,
I would like to ask, especially those who are... “differently young” like me, what pains to expect after several days of walking, at least the first times. I mean pains and problems clearly related with doing 20-25 km a day.
And also whether, in your experience, these pains/discomforts tend to get worse or go away after a few days spent walking.
Thanks to anyone who would like to tell me about their experience.
I’m 61 and hike frequently in the mountains near my home. I went on several 20k+ hikes prior to walking the Camino and had no troubles during training, yet I did experience shin splints and blisters during the Camino itself. The shin splints resolved with an anti inflammatory I got at the pharmacy. The blisters were persistent, but they didn’t bother me much because I cushioned them with moleskin each morning. Then I developed a Taylor’s bunion on the outside of my little toe about halfway through the Camino, and it got progressively bigger. It felt like I was walking on a pebble, but I was still able to complete the Camino. After I got home, I took a quick 8k walk around the neighborhood and started experiencing terrible pain in the heel of the foot with the bunion. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and I’m wearing an orthotic boot. The podiatrist speculated that the bunion changed my gait, causing the stress that led to the plantar fasciitis, and that the bunion developed in the first place because my boots were a little too narrow. My advice: get professionally measured and fitted for your footwear because feet change over time. I’ve been using the same brand, size, and style of hiking shoes for several years, simply replacing them when they wear out, but my feet changed over time and I would be better off if I’d realized that.Good afternoon guys,
I would like to ask, especially those who are... “differently young” like me, what pains to expect after several days of walking, at least the first times. I mean pains and problems clearly related with doing 20-25 km a day.
And also whether, in your experience, these pains/discomforts tend to get worse or go away after a few days spent walking.
Thanks to anyone who would like to tell me about their experience.
Here's a link to the article that anyone can read:I can't share this article in a forum, but if anyone is interested, send me a private message.
I strongly recommend electrolytes in your drinking water in large part for just that reason.A sidenote for women who are going through perimenopause ( guys, you can skip this part ! ) and who for whatever reason do not want to go through hormonetreatment : be aware of extra sweating in warm temperatures.
Some can experience musclecramps and it is not always clear if it is agerelated or due to the walking.
I like them because they add fizz and taste.I strongly recommend electrolytes in your drinking water in large part for just that reason.
Slightly dodgy knee, then I would recommend walking poles. My first Camino was at age 64 and I had never walked with poles before, but so glad I had them, especially on long, steep down hills.A few of my friends get quite upset when I say that we are old (late 50s to late 60s), We're old not dead.
Bring a knee brace, and get some training walks in before you go so you know how your body responds to walking all day. Buen Camino!
Haha that actually reminds me of a less serious ailment I got. My back/shoulders would start killing at around the 20km mark from my back-pack (probably due to not spending time adjusting it as per guidelines as those are for amateurs), and I used to hook my fingers between the straps and my chest to relive the pressure. This unfortunately resulted in a case of sore moobs for a few days.40 kms in one day is A LOT.
I did it only once, but I was around 16 at the time.
ah... plus the marathons of course.
I have to say that the training it's paying back but... since the other day I developed an unexpected problem related with an area of the body maintained in the dark all the time and... which is usually mentioned only for swear wordThe one in the back, I mean, not the one on the fron side.
Anyone else?
Haha that actually reminds me of a less serious ailment I got. My back/shoulders would start killing at around the 20km mark from my back-pack (probably due to not spending time adjusting it as per guidelines as those are for amateurs), and I used to hook my fingers between the straps and my chest to relive the pressure. This unfortunately resulted in a case of sore moobs for a few days.
thanks! I didn't posted the NYT "shared article" link because I was assuming it was not allowed sharing on public forums or social, but I checked and found you are right, actually!Here's a link to the article that anyone can read:
Mine was the front side. I posted about it at the time (July’23?). Apparently guys don’t just use Vaseline for their feet. Some prefer powder to reduce chafing, the chemist prescribed Nappy cream, others had various underwear suggestions to make. Unpleasant…..40 kms in one day is A LOT.
I did it only once, but I was around 16 at the time.
ah... plus the marathons of course.
I have to say that the training it's paying back but... since the other day I developed an unexpected problem related with an area of the body maintained in the dark all the time and... which is usually mentioned only for swear wordThe one in the back, I mean, not the one on the front side.
Anyone else?
Use the product Body Glide to treat and prevent chafing between the butt cheeks - if that’s what you are referring to. I applied this every morning.40 kms in one day is A LOT.
I did it only once, but I was around 16 at the time.
ah... plus the marathons of course.
I have to say that the training it's paying back but... since the other day I developed an unexpected problem related with an area of the body maintained in the dark all the time and... which is usually mentioned only for swear wordThe one in the back, I mean, not the one on the front side.
Anyone else?
Just to be clear, I am referring to hemorrhoids Written in shamelessly big, bold charathersUse the product Body Glide to treat and prevent chafing between the butt cheeks - if that’s what you are referring to. I applied this every morning.
I started to develop heating on the side of my right foot. My brother, an experienced hiker living in the Stateside, suggested using Vaseline and Kleenex to prevent chafing. It worked perfectly.Mine was the front side. I posted about it at the time (July’23?). Apparently guys don’t just use Vaseline for their feet. Some prefer powder to reduce chafing, the chemist prescribed Nappy cream, others had various underwear suggestions to make. Unpleasant…..
Ummm- you do realise that in the post that you quoted, I was talking about my groin, not my feet?I started to develop heating on the side of my right foot. My brother, an experienced hiker living in the Stateside, suggested using Vaseline and Kleenex to prevent chafing. It worked perfectly.
Oh my my…did I mistake those parts of the body? I suggest you give me a kick in the rear end in order for me to wake up. As for testicular chaffing, I have taken a jock strap just in case.Ummm- you do realise that in the post that you quoted, I was talking about my groin, not my feet?
I’m not knocking using Vaseline as part of your foot care regime (many do), my point was that it had never occurred to me to use it to prevent testicular chafing.
I am 70. I do the same. I have normally no problems, and I have walked many Caminos.I keep my days at 20-25 kms.
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