You never mention incline training . Honestly you sure need that over the Pyrenees to enjoy it . Just this week heard so many getting taxis because they were scared re heart rate . Hill training will build that heart muscle to cope . Thought I was fit as an avid walker untill I started hill training . But loved your video
That's a very valid point. I did say 'train on different types of terrain' and include a picture of the stairs, but you are right I should have specified what I meant. (I don't have any hills in my area, I actually have to travel to do hill training!) I typically spend half an hour walking up and down the stairs 2 or 3 x a week. Boring as heck but needs must.
Gracias por concienciar a la gente de la dificultad que entraña hacer el Camino de Santiago sin una preparación previa, ya que son muchos días caminando y debemos tener en cuenta el trazado del camino y la climatología a veces es muy adversa.!!!Buen Camino!!! Un saludo desde España.🍀👏👏👏
Some very good insight! I've been thinking for years about walking the pilgrim route from Oslo to Trondheim, here in Norway. You've inspired me to at least start a bit of training!
Thanks Chris. Re: Gudbrandsdalsleden , do it! I'm told it's a fantastic route. I've only walked one day of it, in July 2022, when I spent a month in Norway. Norway is such a beautiful land, but then I'm biased - Norway reminds me very much of New Zealand!
There is absolutely no need to train for walking a Camino. I am 75 years old and will be flying into Seville next month to walk the Plata/Sanabres. I frequently come across people half my age giving up because of lack of motivation. I walked my first Camino in 2007 beginning in Poitiers. Last year I walked the Frances for the 4th time followed immediately by walking the Ingles. The Plata/Sanabres will be my 11th Camino. Start off your Camino slow and steady. After about four days or so you will realise you are already finding it easier. Another couple of days you will have your Camino legs and you will be polishing of the kms no problem. Just make sure you have good shoes that are a full size bigger than usual. Get your pack weight down below 8ks. A good rule of thumb is if you can walk one mile under twenty minutes you are good to go. Just enjoy it. Buen Camino.
You are correct, which is why I prefaced my video as I did. I like your rule of thumb, 5 km an hour is a reasonable pace. Sadly, many people seldom do any walking nowadays. Thanks for watching, and Buen Camino!
Be prepared! I trained with a 14lb. vest for 3 months, tested several trail runners and socks, and finally got fitted correctly with a backpack. Training is key and it takes time to build muscle and a positive mindset produced from routine. Knowing your gear and how it does or doesn’t function is also key. I do the same routine when I backpack, it makes for a pleasant journey. Buen Camino.
Thanks for the calm, reassuring overview! One thing that I have found useful, aside from walking, is strength training. The rest of your body needs toughening up to protect against strains and sprains. A couple or three days/wk of core, arms, back exercises, some squats and lunges will not be wasted. Also, try to make a habit of warming up and cooling down before and after your days hike. Chase Mountains is a really good YT channel for training!
Thanks a lot for the excellent video. Doing the Camino Frances in about 4 months and averaging 6-7 miles at least 5 days a 15:56 week. Will increase distance, add backpack and poles as recommended. Biggest concern is that I have 2 artificial knees, and I am 68 years old. I wear knee braces and I ice my knees after training. Quite comfortable with current training routine. Anything else that you think I should consider or add to my plan? Thanks again!
@@NGCosta Appreciate the feedback. I can't think of anything else, once you've found a good shoe/ sock combo and a good routine, you're pretty much there. Just remember to alter things gradually: One change at a time. Never push yourself too hard, and be kind to yourself. And remember: those first few days on trail start slow, with short distances. Even if that means a taxi.
@ Sound and insightful advice. Thanks a lot for taking the time. Hardest part now has been containing the excitement, but a disciplined training program and working on a good plan for the journey will keep me busy. Thanks again for all you do for us Camino rookies!
@@NGCosta The only other thing you might consider: learning a few useful stretches. Very individual, but if you have a PT they’ll undoubtedly have some relevant suggestions. Buen Camino !
I couldn't agree more. Mind you, I also find them extremely useful on long flat stretches. Basically, mine only leave my hands during break's. They're there to carry me, not me them!
@@davidharris4062 that can certainly happen, although to be fair the number of reasons as to why is large - not just lack of training. Blisters, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, various strains and sprains, even undiagnosed hairline fractures. Yes, seriously. Moderate training can help alleviate or prevent most of these, but not of course all.
It’s Italian and is spelled cammino and pronounced as it is spelled, which means with a long m sound - camm-ino. But cammino means I walk (as opposed to eg run). Camminare is to walk. Fare una passeggiata is to do a walk, or take a hike.
Sorry, but ‘El Camino’ - literally ‘The Way’ is in Spain. Therefore it’s Spanish, and the spelling is correct. If I was talking about training for the 0:33 Camino in Portugal, I’d have said Caminho. In Germany, der Jackobsweg. Neither Spanish or Italian are the original source of the word, it comes from the Latin caminīnus, or, in Ancient Greek, kámīnos. Regardless, I hope you enjoyed the video!
@@swatigee Define 'so much.?' I started the video by pointing out that most people walk 20 - 25km per day. So if you mean 'do I need to build up to 20km' when you only plan on walking 15km per day max, then logically no. If you're comfortable with walking your planned daily distance for a minimum of 3 days in a row with everything you intend to carry, then you're good to go in my personal opinion. Just start slow and ease into it. Training doesn't just improve your fitness, it helps you check that everything fits properly and is working for you. If you find something wrong, it gives you the chance to rectify the problem. As I pointed out right at the very beginning, it's up to the individual as to whether they choose to train or not. I guess I should add: and how much! Buen Camino
You never mention incline training . Honestly you sure need that over the Pyrenees to enjoy it . Just this week heard so many getting taxis because they were scared re heart rate . Hill training will build that heart muscle to cope . Thought I was fit as an avid walker untill I started hill training . But loved your video
That's a very valid point. I did say 'train on different types of terrain' and include a picture of the stairs, but you are right I should have specified what I meant. (I don't have any hills in my area, I actually have to travel to do hill training!)
I typically spend half an hour walking up and down the stairs 2 or 3 x a week. Boring as heck but needs must.
Yep! Good thought. Thanks again.
I love that you start off with the quantitative km being a 1/2 marathon. People can generally wrap their head around that.
Thanks! I wanted to make it as relatable as possible
This is a very nicely done video with a relaxing presentation style. You make several good points. Thanks for doing this.
You're very welcome, I hope it helps.
Gracias por concienciar a la gente de la dificultad que entraña hacer el Camino de Santiago sin una preparación previa, ya que son muchos días caminando y debemos tener en cuenta el trazado del camino y la climatología a veces es muy adversa.!!!Buen Camino!!! Un saludo desde España.🍀👏👏👏
I'm glad you enjoyed it Pilar. Spain is such a beautiful land!
Buen Camino
Some very good insight! I've been thinking for years about walking the pilgrim route from Oslo to Trondheim, here in Norway. You've inspired me to at least start a bit of training!
Thanks Chris.
Re: Gudbrandsdalsleden , do it! I'm told it's a fantastic route. I've only walked one day of it, in July 2022, when I spent a month in Norway. Norway is such a beautiful land, but then I'm biased - Norway reminds me very much of New Zealand!
There is absolutely no need to train for walking a Camino.
I am 75 years old and will be flying into Seville next month to walk the Plata/Sanabres.
I frequently come across people half my age giving up because of lack of motivation.
I walked my first Camino in 2007 beginning in Poitiers.
Last year I walked the Frances for the 4th time followed immediately by walking the Ingles.
The Plata/Sanabres will be my 11th Camino.
Start off your Camino slow and steady.
After about four days or so you will realise you are already finding it easier.
Another couple of days you will have your Camino legs and you will be polishing of the kms no problem.
Just make sure you have good shoes that are a full size bigger than usual.
Get your pack weight down below 8ks.
A good rule of thumb is if you can walk one mile under twenty minutes you are good to go.
Just enjoy it.
Buen Camino.
You are correct, which is why I prefaced my video as I did. I like your rule of thumb, 5 km an hour is a reasonable pace. Sadly, many people seldom do any walking nowadays.
Thanks for watching, and Buen Camino!
Great that you are so fit. For the majority - preparation is key to success as it also enables folk to identify problems ahead of Camino.
Be prepared! I trained with a 14lb. vest for 3 months, tested several trail runners and socks, and finally got fitted correctly with a backpack. Training is key and it takes time to build muscle and a positive mindset produced from routine. Knowing your gear and how it does or doesn’t function is also key. I do the same routine when I backpack, it makes for a pleasant journey.
Buen Camino.
Wishing you a healthy and pleasant camino mate 😊
Thanks! You too
Wonderful video, thank you from fellow kiwi. Finding my courage to go next year.
@@olivialewis3868 Many thanks for the positive feedback. The journey is very well worth it, go for it!
Great video and training tips! I walk almost daily 5 to 16k and plan to start Frances SJDP 😊in beginning of june!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it and hoped it helped.
Buen Camino!
Thanks for the calm, reassuring overview! One thing that I have found useful, aside from walking, is strength training. The rest of your body needs toughening up to protect against strains and sprains. A couple or three days/wk of core, arms, back exercises, some squats and lunges will not be wasted. Also, try to make a habit of warming up and cooling down before and after your days hike. Chase Mountains is a really good YT channel for training!
I agree with you about the core training, I clean forgot to mention that, thanks 🙏.
Yes, the chase mountains channel is excellent.
Excellent video, luckily I have a Husky, so not going out isn't an option, now to start increasing the distance.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks a lot for the excellent video. Doing the Camino Frances in about 4 months and averaging 6-7 miles at least 5 days a 15:56 week. Will increase distance, add backpack and poles as recommended. Biggest concern is that I have 2 artificial knees, and I am 68 years old. I wear knee braces and I ice my knees after training. Quite comfortable with current training routine. Anything else that you think I should consider or add to my plan? Thanks again!
@@NGCosta Appreciate the feedback.
I can't think of anything else, once you've found a good shoe/ sock combo and a good routine, you're pretty much there. Just remember to alter things gradually: One change at a time.
Never push yourself too hard, and be kind to yourself.
And remember: those first few days on trail start slow, with short distances. Even if that means a taxi.
@ Sound and insightful advice. Thanks a lot for taking the time. Hardest part now has been containing the excitement, but a disciplined training program and working on a good plan for the journey will keep me busy. Thanks again for all you do for us Camino rookies!
@@NGCosta The only other thing you might consider: learning a few useful stretches. Very individual, but if you have a PT they’ll undoubtedly have some relevant suggestions.
Buen Camino !
Yep! Good thought. Thanks as always.
trained for 2019 went ok. didnt train for 2021 tore up my knee and it never recovered. training for sure to go this summer
Harsh lesson. All the best for the summer.
Buen Camino !
I've been backpacking over 40 years and have found hiking poles are a life saver going down hill!
I couldn't agree more. Mind you, I also find them extremely useful on long flat stretches. Basically, mine only leave my hands during break's. They're there to carry me, not me them!
Wonderful
Many thanks!
I worked with a guy who did the Camino, he said he was crying with pain most days
@@davidharris4062 that can certainly happen, although to be fair the number of reasons as to why is large - not just lack of training. Blisters, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, various strains and sprains, even undiagnosed hairline fractures. Yes, seriously.
Moderate training can help alleviate or prevent most of these, but not of course all.
It’s Italian and is spelled cammino and pronounced as it is spelled, which means with a long m sound - camm-ino.
But cammino means I walk (as opposed to eg run).
Camminare is to walk.
Fare una passeggiata is to do a walk, or take a hike.
Sorry, but ‘El Camino’ - literally ‘The Way’ is in Spain. Therefore it’s Spanish, and the spelling is correct. If I was talking about training for the 0:33 Camino in Portugal, I’d have said Caminho. In Germany, der Jackobsweg.
Neither Spanish or Italian are the original source of the word, it comes from the Latin caminīnus, or, in Ancient Greek, kámīnos.
Regardless, I hope you enjoyed the video!
@@peterexpatkiwi clever boy 😂
Do I need to train so much if I am doing it in double the time?
@@swatigee Define 'so much.?'
I started the video by pointing out that most people walk 20 - 25km per day.
So if you mean 'do I need to build up to 20km' when you only plan on walking 15km per day max, then logically no. If you're comfortable with walking your planned daily distance for a minimum of 3 days in a row with everything you intend to carry, then you're good to go in my personal opinion. Just start slow and ease into it.
Training doesn't just improve your fitness, it helps you check that everything fits properly and is working for you. If you find something wrong, it gives you the chance to rectify the problem.
As I pointed out right at the very beginning, it's up to the individual as to whether they choose to train or not.
I guess I should add: and how much!
Buen Camino
You must train?
As I said in the video, that's entirely up to you. I also explained why I thought that