Walking the Camino. Training & Preparation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- This video covers training and preparation tips.
Many people are not ready to walk 800 km/500 miles and so they really struggle, some not even finishing their dream adventure because they weren't physically or mentally prepared!
Blisters and swollen legs, muscle fatigue are not a given, get yourself ready with these suggestions.
I'm a seasoned, "senior" walker of the Camino and other trails, I share my tips and insights to walking long distances successfully.
These videos will appeal to older, more senior walkers and first timers. I share my learnings on how to get the most out of your hike.
Of course if you just want practical tips it doesn't matter your age or experience, you will find a treasure trove of insights!
I have decided to share these videos based on the idea "what I would have liked to have known "pre-walk" that I know now.
If you're thinking of hiking the Camino or other long distance trails and you have practical questions, then these videos will give you great insights and answers to help you have a fun and successful walk.
Excellent advice
Sandy you are SO spot on with this advice! I'm a personal trainer and I work with people who are going on trips like the Camino, the Inca Trail, etc., and those who commit to the longer journey (including pre-Camino training) enjoy it far more. Preparation is the key to a buen Camino!
Thx Trailblazer, I'm 4 weeks away from walking Le Puys. Lots of hills lots of elevation , 750km worth, and so I'm doing my best to prepare. Thx for your kind comments and Buen Camino to you!
@@seniorswalkingthecamino I'm sure you will be ready to go if you follow your own advice! My husband and I are starting the Portuguese Inland route in Porto on May 7, arriving in Santiago on May 20!
@@trailblazerwellness Wonderful. My wife and I walked that route and it is so beautiful along the ocean. You will have a fantastic time. And yes I'm doing lots of walking, weight training and stretching - we have many 30km plus days so I need to get these old bones in shape!
Thank you! I’m watching all your videos. I’ll be 72 when I walk in 2022. I’m in pretty good shape, but I plan on training steadily between now and then. I’ll be walking with a small group...6 ladies. The leader has walked the Camino a few times and is a wealth of information, but I still love watching and learning so I can be prepared for a beautiful experience.
Good for you Marcia! If you have any questions just let me know. Buen Camino !
I’m walking in may 22. Will have my 70th birthday while I’m walking. Two friends joining me and we’ve opted for a tour company with a relaxed daily mileage …. We want it stress free (as possible) with time to ‘smell the roses ‘.
I started training now for my last 114km of the camino in Oktober. I agree. I couldnt walk much the last 3 month due to a nose surgery. I didnt get good air after it. After I started with 20km the first thing that happen my food nail got inflammation and i lost the nail. Never happen before on hikes. But I never walked 20 km only like 10km. So yes I agree, you learn all about food injuries and food care😂. I am 43.
Just want to say thank you, I'm 71and I'm going on the 23th of August the French way.i walk every day 10k and 20k .I just hope I'll be ok, it's in my head 4years so I have to try.
You’re very welcome Patrick. Was in my head too so I’m sure you will do fine . Have a wonderful walk - book accommodation ahead of time the camino Francis is very busy!! Buen Camino
Great video. And i couldn't agree more. I've done the del Norte from Bilbao to SDC, the Munich Camino to Luzern, CH and the first 300 of the Frances from St Jean to Burgos. And hopefully the Primitivo in August 2021. I always started training about 3 months in advance and building up. I found foot and balance ball excercises very helpful, as well as a good blister prevention concept (manage the weight, the right shoes, injinji sock liners and vaseline and a good quality socks) and training with the backpack you will wear along with your estimated kit. Training in the weather with the stuff you want to take is a great way to get familiar with your kit, its weaknesses and strengths and builds a bond with your kit ;-)
Couldn't agree more Nathan. Amazing how many people struggle because they didn't train and how many think they will figure it out on the trail...200km in they are blistered and beaten. Hope more people prepare!
Good advice. Walking with the pack you are going to use with weight is vital. The day you forget it's on your back is a great moment. Hills are always a challenge so except that. The distances you recommend are about what I do. Being retired gives you the time and I have enjoyed a LOT of audio books. I live in a National Park in the U.K. So I have no excuse.
Thx John - when i'm done with the Camino I plan to do a lot more walking in England. You have some fantastic hikes there!
Thanks for this helpful video, Sandy. I like that you distinguish between older and younger walkers. The over 50 crowd can’t just wing it! :)
Thx Tanya. I am surprised and disappointed quite frankly by how many people say you don't have to prep. I couldn't disagree more. And this goes for the young walkers too, they had so many blisters and twisted knees and were suffering it was sad. No one would think of running a marathon with training, well the Camino is a marathon! Any questions happy to help.
Valuable information,thank you.
Preparation is all,and particularly for us over 60's -though most of us have already learnt that life lesson in a general sense!
I'll be walking the Northern Way this Sept. I'm 56yr old, living in Hong Kong. I walk 55kms a week, up and over the mountains here, ar habe great traiks; 3 days x 10kms, 1 day x 25kms. I dont want to fail, currently mostly concerned w foot care and health along the Camino. I'll be walking solo.
I think you'll be ready!
So helpful thanx!!!! These were all on my training plan so this was encouraging!
Glad you found it helpful ! Buen Camino
I’m at the airport, in Yerevan, heading to Paris. I’ll start walking, on my 67th birthday, July 21! No time to train, (as you’re suggesting), but I’ve been traveling overseas, since November 30. You do quite a bit of walking being a full time travel blogger. I’m retired and I have 60 days remaining on my EU visa. So, I’m going to take 59 days to complete the Camino. I’m counting on muscle memory from my time in the Air Force, my three times serving as a Peace Corps volunteer (twice after I turned 60), and my time as an AmeriCorps member, in Sitka, Alaska, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks for your channel!
I think you will be fine, take your time and take care oif your feet - they are the engine that carry! Have a great walk!
Good advice. Thank you.
Sandy, my wife and I have not walked the camino but have just viewed all of your videos. They are wonderful. Is there a way that I could contact you for a personal question? This relates to a difficult personal family loss and our potentially walking the camino. And to locating a specific location along the camino that would have tremendous meaning to us. Thank you. Daniel.
Hi Daniel - you can send me an e-mail to sandytherunner@gmail.com. All the best
I've started walking lately and
deeply agree with what you're saying.
I feel like I'm getting stronger.
at present
I walk more than 12 kilos every day.
On weekends, it's 15 kilos.
Now I'm going to start squats as you say.
I really sympathize with the video. thanks for the good advice~~
Thx for the feedback - have a great Camino!
These videos are well timed, I'm hoping to walk this year and have been training for the last month or so. I've built up to 8k most days with a small day pack and getting used to using walking poles. Got my shoes worn in and even still have days where everything needs to rest. I'm going to add in those longer walks. Look forward to watching the rest of the series.
Thx Aisling - you're on the path and soon you will be on the road! Good for you, every step will help. We will be back walking April 2022 - Le Puys and maybe more. I have 8 or 9 videos out and i'm starting to read my diary in case you want to know what each day on the Camino is like - subscribe for instant updates
Thanks great video 👏👏👏👏 planning to do it in September.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I hope you have a great walk - I’m in the middle of the Camino Norte now. Very tough but beautiful!
@@sandyfrench4185 buen Camino!
Well said.
It would be interesting to know how many people pull out of the pilgrimage. Due to physical or mental fatigue.
It would be, also how many people just suffer because they didn't prepare physically. From what I saw it was the younger people that hurt the most - more blisters and other things because at the age you're thinking "800 km, no problem"
I've seen a lot of videos of young, relatively fit people suffering. I've been weight training with dumbbells, including squats and deadlifts, and back and arm work. Doing 10,000 to 15,000 steps per day for at least 4 years, and walk home from work uphill with my back pack. I back pack all my groceries home up hill. Will be 67 before I tackle the Camino in 2022, and I know I have to do a lot more prep to be able to do much longer distances everyday.