Camino Walking And Preparation Guide
Camino Walking And Preparation Guide
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Camino Walking And Preparation Guide

Camino Preparation and Walking Guide

Training for Long Distance Walking

Chapter 2 in “Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots and (n0) Blisters in Backpacks” provides insights into walking as a “system”.

Reading and studying this chapter will provide a better understanding of all the forces in play when we walk, the amazing network of fascia tissue throughout the body and its critical role in being able to walk successfully with minimum injuries. It shows surprisingly the fascia is in many ways more important than muscles and can off “free energy” through recoil. It is fragile however and can start to fail without adequate hydration.

One of the surfaces you will experience. They vary from great tracks, to rough ones and occasionally along roads.

Chapter 4 includes a 3 months program. This is so your body can slowly develop the stamina needed for the many days of walking and carrying a backpack. If you are planning to walk without a backpack, getting fit is still important.

These notes are intended for people planning to walk 300-1000 km with accommodation and food along the way. On treks such as the Pacific Crest Trail between Mexico and Canada, which is 4265 km (2650 mi), such luxuries are intermittent and present a totally different challenge.
The Camino Frances in Spain is about 800 km (497 mi).

If in doubt about your overall health or have particular issues then talk to your medical advisers before starting on any fitness program. You will need to find out if there are any likely health issues to take into account before or during the training. Over the years I have sought advice from doctors, pharmacists, podiatrists, and physiotherapists to determine what was right for me.

On the VDLP 2018. Two experienced solo walkers. One can no longer carry a backpack so uses a shopping cart purchased in Seville. Where there’s a will there is a way!

Start with a short 2-3 km walk once or twice a week, progress to two or three times weekly, and over time increase the distances by 3-4 km each fortnight. In the book I provide a detailed program which includes distances, frequency, gradual loading your backpack, starting using water poles, how to look after your feet and much more practical advice.

We all have a natural walking pace and rhythm. You will want to experiment with different speeds. Bear in mind that “fast” means more pressure on your joints, tendons, and feet. As you know, some runners are sprinters and others are long-distance runners; it depends on their body, muscles, and age.

Both young and older people who are fit can walk at a much faster pace and over long distances. They seem to have developed this capability from years of exercise or are, I think, naturally gifted with this ability. You will encounter people of all ages who can walk faster or slower than you. You have to determine the speed and pace at which you wish to walk the Camino and try to stick to that pace.

You will see me repeat this wise saying:

“If you want to finish like a young person start off like an old one”

That doesn’t mean you can’t walk faster or further than predicted; however, you must determine if this can be sustained for the duration of the Camino, from four to six weeks. Long distance walking, like long distance running, is a totally different challenge than walking for a few days or sprinting for a few hundred metres.

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  • Introduction To “Camino Ready. Backpacks, Boots & (no) Blisters”
  • Leki Walking and Trekking Poles
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  • Lowe Alpine Backpacks
  • Meindl boots and hiking footwear
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  • Rainproof Jackets, Ponchos, Rain pants and Gloves
  • Salomon Hiking Shoes and Boots.
  • Scarpa Footwear
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  • Skechers Footwear
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  • Solo Vs Companion Walking
  • The Camino Preparation Guide. How to successfully prepare for a Camino (and avoid failure!)
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  • Trekking Trousers Underpants and Knickers
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  • Water Bladders and Bottles
  • Aarn Backpacks
  • About Us. Camino Walking Guide.
  • Beginners Guide To Walking
  • Black Diamond Trekking or Walking poles
  • Blisters & Bed Bugs
  • Boots Made For Walking
  • Camino de Santiago
  • Camino Travel Agencies
  • Choosing The Right Route
  • Clothing, Shirts and Blouses, Buffs and Hats
  • Contact Us
  • Essential Aids
  • Essential Equipment-Overview
    • Backpack Essentials
    • Backpacks
    • The Right Boots, Trail Walking Footwear & Sandals.
    • Walking Poles, Reduce Strain on Joints.
  • Experience A Spiritual Journey
  • Hanwag footwear
  • Introduction To “Camino Ready. Backpacks, Boots & (no) Blisters”
  • Leki Walking and Trekking Poles
  • Lowa Boots
  • Lowa Packs
  • Lowe Alpine Backpacks
  • Meindl boots and hiking footwear
  • Osprey
  • Preparation
  • Rainproof Jackets, Ponchos, Rain pants and Gloves
  • Salomon Hiking Shoes and Boots.
  • Scarpa Footwear
  • Shirts and Blouses
  • Skechers Footwear
  • Sleeping Aids
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Sleeping Sheets & Sleeping Bag Liners
  • Socks
  • Solo Vs Companion Walking
  • The Camino Preparation Guide. How to successfully prepare for a Camino (and avoid failure!)
  • The North Face
  • Training
  • Training for Long Distance Walking
  • Trekking Trousers Underpants and Knickers
  • Valuable Accessories
  • Walking Techniques
  • Walking the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port
  • Water Bladders and Bottles
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