How to Train for Camino de Santiago
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- Pilgrims preparing to walk Camino de Santiago often want to know how to train for Camino. "How do I train for Camino de Santiago?" is often followed by questions of whether they are in good enough condition to make the Way of St James. In this video, I give a plan for how to train your body and test your equipment for walking to Santiago de Compostela. I hope you will walk Camino very soon!
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I walked the Camino Frances by myself from SJPP to SdC in 2015. Didn't get a single blister until I arrived in Astorga. What I did get was dehydrated. It probably began on the flight to Madrid, worsened over the first week or so of walking and culminated with my passing out at breakfast in Los Arcos. That bought me an ambulance ride back to Estella where I spent 24 hrs. in the hospital being rehydrated. After that, no problems. I mention it because one of the insidious effects of dehydration is that it effects one's judgement. There were times when I lay down on the trail and slept. If I was hiking with a companion, someone who knew me, would have said, "Dave you're a mess!" Walking solo I just tried to power through thinking that my difficulties were just a deficiency or will or resolve. . Big mistake. Keeping adequately hydrated has been on my mind, as you can imagine, on subsequent caminos. BTW, Spanish hospital food is outstanding. Take my word for it. Don't check for yourself.
That's really great advice. Dehydration can be a killer...literally.
we were there in 2015. I am wondering if we met you. Mike and Tammy Adams....Wickenburg Arizona. We met a guy and he was eating pizza with a woman...who I believe was a school teacher. guy was in hospital for a stint. I think it may have been you.....?
Thanks, that’s very helpful.
hi did they take your insurance ? travel insurance or your work insurance? thanks
Thanks.
1. Lose as much body weight as can before you start (if you can)
2. Train with all your gear, your boots, your pack, poles and everything in your pack.
3. Training with all your gear helps you learn what works and what does not. Remember the less you have the better. There are shops along the way.
4. Training with all your gear teaches you how to keeps things together. For example I try to always put my poles on the side where I am going to leave, rather than against a wall as it is easy to simply get up and go and leave your poles behind.
5. Training allows you to learn what is going to hurt, what your limits are and also gives your time to lean how to treat injuries.
6. Always walk at your pace and your distance. Trying to keep up with other or walk further than you want or not resting when you need to, is a formula for pain and distress.
Yes! This is perfect. Similar to what I say in the video, most of your suggestions are about being comfortable with the patterns of walking and gear rather than “being ready” for the trail. Good summary.
As a veteran of two Caminos, I agree with the advice in this video. However, I trained a heck of a lot more than he recommends. Before I left for the walk I made sure I could walk 6 days in a row for the distance I planned to walk every day.
Thanks Steve! I certainly think any training that you do will help you when you get on the trail. My main reason for making this is to let people know that isn't necessary, but is helpful. Folks can finish with no injury with much less training. If you train more, you will enjoy the path with less stress.
My goodness I was amazed at your weight and that you did this . Maybe I could do this even though I am overweight and in my 60’s. Great tips and encouragement thank you!
Steve - this is one of most sensible comments on all the Camino forums. I plan to do something similar.
A very informative and helpful video.
Many people focus on fitness, bodyweight, pack weight, clothing, footwear and equipment. What is hard to prepare for is exuberance and elation! What is often not expected are the emotional experiences and transformations that often occur during such a sustained pilgrimage, whatever the reason that you may be doing it.
The advice I would give, in addition to all the great tips in this video, is to go with a spirit of acceptance and connect not just with the people you meet and the places you go through; but also connect with yourself. The crunch crunch crunch rythmn of walking along the path starts to peel away, then rip away and finally melt away what's left of our outer layers of who we may think we are. It's best not to think about the pain, if you accept it and manage it and fix it before it becomes unmanageable, then you will find unknown reserves of strength and determination. But this doesn't mean to be a brute and force distances and times; you will invariably have to make many adjustments to "plans", so try not to impose a tight schedule on yourself, leave a good week extra margin to allow for "zero days" and slow, low distance days.
I've seen people on the Camino carrying oxygen cylinders, I've seen people in wheelchairs, I've seen 80+ year olds, I've seen people with babies in buggies, I've seen people with all manner of mobility compromised injuries. I even fell foul of some of the injuries myself - mostly by going too quick, too hard, too early. How did that happen? Well, I just got caught up in the exuberance and elation of it all and found myself keeping pace with other faster walkers. It is said that even if you increase your natural pace by only 15% you will create stress injuries quite quickly. Some can be fixed quite easily, others may need a lot of TLC and you'll suffer a bit in the process. I had to take a 3 day break when I reached León, in order for second bout of shin splints to clear up completely. Prior to that I was forced to slow down and change my whole style of walking for 10 days just to be able to keep going and not make things worse.
Hydration is very important, also warming up and cooling down exercises before and after any "pit stops" (coffee, lunch, rest etc). They don't take long, you have lots of time to do them. Make your strides a bit shorter if necessary, overreaching will lead to more impact on heels, more stress on tendons, shins & calfs. Even fit people get taken by surprise by the Camino. Be mindful of your body movement, "storm trooper mode" isn't required. It's not a race. Ignore all the chat about "the bed race", just accept what happens and be grateful. Sometimes you will get comfortable and quiet accommodation, but mostly you won't get a lot of sleep and you will just learn to accept it, or treat yourself to a few comfort breaks in private albergues or hotels if need be.
It won't always go the way you want it, you will have to let go of the notion of "I want" and "my needs" and find a softer way to embrace what the Camino shows you.
After all that, the experience and intense joy and inner cleansing that can take place, will make the whole experience unforgettable and beyond words to describe it to those who haven't undertaken it before. Ultreia and Buen Camino
This is great Mark. I plan to make a video about preparing spiritually for Camino and you have some great clues how to do that in your comment here. Thank you.
Whenever you feel a blister coming on, STOP! Take your boot off and put tape around blister before it gets worse. Paper tape is better than adhesive tape.
There can be lots of ways to address the hot spot, but in general I COMPLETELY agree with you. When you feel that spot getting even a bit warm, change what you are doing!
Never thought of paper tape! Easy to bring!
Very helpful advice, thank you! I am 63yo and leaving Thursday for my 1st Camino. I'm 250lbs and worried about my ability to do the long days, but this video helped me a lot. Again, thank you!
Please tell us how it went
If you have no worry about accommodation, you have from daybreak to sundown to chop up the 25-30km days is the way I see it, and maybe someone can agree or disagree. I'm about same weight and already concerned about day one incline as being heavy is literally a huge uphill battle. Doing consecutive days that include inclines are my concern.
Thank you for this great video. I am an overweight person- and that fact was making me question my realistic chance of planning to walk El Camino. This challenge is possible for me! Planning mode now🎉
Great advice, walk in all weather, walk when you don't want to, get up early. Walk in the mornings.
Plan, read, watch videos, learn to be flexible
Thanks for the great training tips William. I hope others who view the video will check these out. Lots of great help!
For brits: Walk in hot weather, understand the need to take on fluids. On my first day I really hadn't appreciated just how much water I needed and because that day I was getting the metro back to Porto at the end of the day (I didn't I ended up walking back too!) I just wasn't taking the fluid thing seriously and living in northern England we just aren't used to exercise in high temps.
Great advice thank you!!
You are welcome!
Go Greyhounds!!!! Thanks for this video; appreciate your efforts to get the rest of us on the trail safely.
Thank you!
Good ADVICE
Thank you!
I don't want blisters.
Thank you so much and this video came on time because I will make camino in 11 sep
I appreciate you 🌹
Thank you! Are you American? I hope you are still able to Camino with the new restrictions upcoming. Some folks think vaccinated Americans will still be allowed.
I found foot care to be very important. Vaseline or anti rub on my feet every morning. Also, a good break during the day. And get that pack as light as possible, mine was about 8 pounds without snacks or water.
Lots of good advice here. I haven't been a vaseline person, but frequent change of socks is how I manage the moisture (which is what the Vaseline does for some people).
I agree with his advice. I especially think it is important to train beforehand if you are older and have had injuries...just to make sure your Camino is less stressful and more enjoyable.'
Absolutely. Past injuries are almost always a problem when walking. Often manageable, but worth some extra preparation time.
thank you. I will be there. 2024.
Great video man, thanks for all the useful information! In September I'll do it for my first time, and i'm going big! Starting from France (Saint Jean Pied de Port) all the way to Finisterre! I'm so excited for this experience :). Hopefully everything goes alright, I'll definetly be training hard this summer!
Hope to see some of you on the journey!
That’s amazing! Stay tuned because I’ll be walking from Logrono to Leon starting July 13. I’ll be making videos to give folks a heads up about COVID changes and just generally showing the Camino beauty. Buen Camino!
@@CaminoGuide Thanks I definetly will stay tuned, your content is great! Buen camino brother! :)
I am guessing you are out there now. Buen Camino Leone
I didn't train much. I walked about a mile or so two or three times a week. I wish I'd done more. But the reality is that everyone suffers on the Camino no matter what shape they were in. Except maybe the Korean Soldier I saw who was doing it with ankle weights.
Absolutely yes. More training is good. But it’s hard for everyone so just go!
Chamois cream and undershorts to prevent chaftin and welts. I used this when I cycled long distance and now use it when walking. Makes live easier.
I'm just starting to wrap my mind around what it will take to walk the Camino with my brother in a few years. I appreciate your advice. And I like that you have the David Bentley Hart New Testament on the shelf behind you.
Check out the other videos here...lots that should be helpful. DBH is a remarkable scholar. His NT translation is probably the most accessible thing he has ever written!
@@CaminoGuide I have been watching many of them. I agree about DBH. He packs more meaning into one sentence than I can in a paragraph thanks to his choices of words.
@@chriseaker Definitely dense reading!
I live near stone mountain, ga. i walk around the mountain 1x and 2X.
I walked a few times a week with my pack and poles in my hiking clothing. I loaded my pack with one of those 20# weighted blankets. "Slow down" is underrated critical advice.
Some great practical advice. Thank you.
Glad I can be helpful!
So glad I got to connect with you. I’m training for my third Camino. My advice is to keep you pack light. I take several layers of merino wool to stay warm and delayer as needed. Have room in your pack for food. I travel with a traveling spice rack (very small bags) and a small amount of oil to cook at albuergues when I can. I encourage people to adjust their Camino for injuries. My next Camino I’m only doing 10k a day to account for some
Injuries which means I’ll take a train/bus at some point to make up the miles. Buen Camino!!!
You absolutely have to walk what you are able to do today...in this summer's Camino I had food poisoning and could only walk 13k or something like that. THE VERY NEXT DAY I went more than 45km...It was a different day. Sometimes injuries will mean short distance. Learning to listen to your body is part of the pilgrimage.
@Camino Guide I watched another CZcams where she said she got food poisoning. How bad is that?
Good advice 👍.....personally I had no training at all infact I don't do any walking and im a smoker, still made it happy days .....dont forget your half way certificate along the way most dont even no you can get this .....my advise pack light and enjoy the walking its not a race buen camino people 🙏
Excellent for you to share your experience. Thank you! Completely agree. Training isn't necessary at all. Just walk your pace... But as I said in the video, any training you do will not go unnoticed when you start the Way.
@@CaminoGuide Totally agree some training wont hurt some people have different levels of fitness but I think everybody walking it will suffer some pain at some point along the way well done for completing it 👍
@@endofdayz783 absolutely. My video that publishes next week says the same thing: no matter your health, etc...there will be a little pain with this one!
Can you explain the halfway certificate you mentioned please?
@whitelotus there is a church in Sahugun on Camino Frances that issues a certificate as the halfway point from St Jean.
I am recovering from a knee replacement now. I hope to do the Camino Frances next Fall (2023). I do believe training is important. I don't know if 4-5 training days would make me comfortable starting a 500 mile hike. I walk 8-10 miles daily when healthy. I plan to start at St Jean Pied de Port and traveling to Orisson the first day. Good luck on your 2022 trip!
I hope your recovery went well and you are on track to do the pilgrimage still this year. If so, good luck!
Hi
No one talks about distance and if your are slower than most
Where to stay if you don’t make it to your next town or village destination in time
Buy the way I watched your video on foot where and I brought solamon absolutely fantastic and thank you for the information
There are only VERY FEW locations where you have to go very long between towns. Most towns are only 5-9km apart. You will have very few problems walking slower if you'd like to do so. Buen Camino!
Hello I fall to into this video 100% lol… but I still want to go and do my Camino!
You absolutely should! The Camino is waiting for you.
DARN TUFF
Absolutely my favorite!!
This is so good to know! I’ve been questioning myself, should I really do this at 74? I worry about the planning of it all too, besides being strong enough physically.
I just turned 74 and I'm planning on going next spring.
Kathysart, meetoo! : ) I'm over 70 as well, but I "really" want to do this!
Vacations, nice hotels, restaurants, shops are nice,
But walking the Camino is special. I would like to go this Oct 23, but I want don't want to solo. I prefer the company of at least one other pilgrim or group like Jeremiah's group.
I am puzzled why you get so many comments about the use or non-use of the definite article. What I am not puzzled about is your advice, it is excellent.
Super kind…there are lots of folks who want language to have more definitive rules than it does in reality.
Agree totally about that you can’t train to do the Camino but to test all your gear beforehand. I came to grief with sore shoulders from my backpack and was lucky that a priest on the trail spotted this and adjusted my pack properly.. Apart from that no blisters or injuries because I’m a real snail.
If you want to go far? Go Slow!
He's right about the blisters.
Walk the equivalent of the Camino before you go. When you are at home you can take breaks have days off, push hard and test yourself. On the Camino you want to enjoy it and so "do it" at home first. Climb hills! Go past your limits. Walk with others. Learn to walk with others. Change your diet to match the Camino diet. It is nearly free to do it at home so that when you take a month. You can practice.
Can you elaborate on Camino diet... I would love to learn more.
@@JigyasaAlways I'll have a think and try and write a summary from my experience and perspective later this evening or tomorrow. Thanks for asking. I wondered when I wrote that phrase if anyone would comment or ask.
@@JigyasaAlways I can at least quickly say that the timing of eating and the quantity and pattern at least for me is quite different on the Camino and I like the "lifestyle" potential around food which isn't just about what you eat but when, with who, how much, how fast, and how food and diet effects you on the next day and next day and next day....
Just wondering if you have made the video yet with the PT person regarding stretches for preventing various injuries.
I have not! I need to coordinate some time with him, but I haven’t seen him recently.
Definitely stop orisson. St jean to roncevalles is a big ask first day. If you cant book orisson as it only takes about 40 people, take a taxi to orisson and start there. It's not an ego trip to say you walked whole way. You risk an injury if you do too much too soon. Buen camino.
Absolutely agree. Many people hurt themselves day 1 and take a week to recover and they are miserable. I saw recently that there is another albergue just past Orison now. And the Orison folks have had a second place just before Orisson for a few years. Between the three there should be plenty of capacity.
Or you can walk to Orrison and get a taxi back to SJPP to stay the night there. In the morning, get a taxi back to Orisson and continue.
Many people do the first day to Roncesvalles, but it's a really tough one, so to break it up a bit will help. Covid-19 precautions means less beds available, so a few contingency plans might be needed from time to time. There is always a solution, just might not be the one you wanted at the time
@@markdonovan1540 Folks often underestimate how many problems can be solved by a couple fairly inexpensive taxi rides.
@@CaminoGuide Yes - its called Auberge Borda and is about 1km further on from Orisson. We reserved beds there back in December '21 for our first night from SJPP next week. By all accounts, it receives excellent reviews
Thank you for your video. Are walking sticks important? I am thinking I'd rather have both hands free while walking.
Very good question, Michael. Sticks do two important things and two things that some people prefer.
1. On downhills, sticks SIGNIFICANTLY decrease the impact on your joints. This is the number one reason on purpose. Young and healthy people will even stress their joints on Camino. Older people or those with injuries it may be necessary.
2. On uphill, it allows you to use your arms to assist just like holding the railing on the stairs.
Preferences?
1. Some people like the way the stick helps you keep a rhythm in walking.
2. Having sticks keeps your hands from swelling while walking. This can also be addressed by lifting them up and moving them periodically to keep blood flow.
In short, I think everyone should use at least one for the benefits on downhills. There are times that I put my pole away on flat stretches.
You don’t need to buy anything expensive on this. But cheap 10€ poles in Spain or find a good stick as you walk.
I’ve read from so many that walking sticks are very helpful.
John my husband is over 300lbs and we are both over 50. We will struggle but, we want to do it!
I did 165 miles at 320 lbs and 5’8” for my last Camino before weight loss. You ABSOLUTELY can do it. Plan shorter days until you are ready to go longer.
Thanks for the advice. Can you tell me if you have to be vaccinated to do enter France and Spain to do Frances Camino ? Also someone said you need an ETIAS travel authorization in 2024 which is when I plan to walk Camino. Or can you tell me where I can find the answers. Thanks
I was hoping that this video would provide what the title promises and was disappointed that it doesn't really include more practical information on actual training....walking specifically and how to build up stamina and how to do so. I was much more pleased to find other videos that did deliver the promise on how to actually train for this and not focus on other things that are not actual training for the Camino.
John, I think you may have missed the key point of the video. You don’t need to actually train stamina for the Camino unless you are part of a small group who can’t walk a few miles, and in that case you are unlikely to get into shape to walk Camino via exercise. To reiterate…don’t worry about training for stamina. Train just enough to make sure you CAN walk 10 miles or so and enough to make sure you have the right gear. Then you are ready.
Buen Camino
I did my first Camino in 2016 and completed the 500 miles from St Jean de pointe to Santiago in 30 days. It was extremely hot and learned the importance of waking up early in order to avoid the hot weather in the afternoon. Good Shoes are probably the most important thing to have in order to enjoy your Camino. I plan on walking the same route again this August ( 2022) and will take the time shopping for the right shoes and clothes.
Thank you.
Agreed! Shoes and socks are the most important gear you buy
Hi, which shoes did you wear?
@@RickVerstraten HOKA shoes are the best
Hello and thank you for your channel. My question/concern, is about fear. Our Camino will now be in 2022(due to you know!).
So I have a problem with high cliffs that drop off and trails only wide enough for single person. Honestly how are the pathways? Planning on walking all easy routes, but getting really nervous.
Rebecca, I can only speak to Camino Frances, as all of my experience is on that path. I do not believe there is any place on the Frances with even a modest “edge” to be worried about. Even where there is significant drop off one side of the trail or the other, those spots are pretty wide. I only know of one falling death in the years that I have been doing Camino and that was on Camino Norte. I have no idea if that pilgrim fell from the trail or whether he was doing something off trail that he should not have been doing. I’m sure some other trails have more falling risk than Frances, but I don’t know where that would be. I’d say that generally if a path is marked as Camino, the risk is very low.
That said, there are a few places on Frances where I feared tumbling forward. Going down from Alto del Perdon is very steep…though more sliding than tumbling. And the descent into Molinaseca is probably the steepest descent on the Frances and that is on large rocks. If you have a fear/phobia then I’d suggest not doing that one when the rocks are wet. Many people go VERY slowly if the rocks are wet because it has some risk.
Otherwise, that’s a 2-3 mile stretch out of a 500 mile pilgrimage. And even that is fairly low risk. Certainly not that you could die. But a slick fall wouldn’t feel good and may injure you.
Thank you for the reply. Yes we will be on the Frances. Blessings.
@@CaminoGuide the descent to Molinaseca can be done along the winding road, it's about 4km longer, but much kinder on your knees and ankles. I did it by mistake, as I missed the path sign, but when I got to the albergue I was one of the few that didn't have painful knees after the descent
@@markdonovan1540 As I recall, this is the path for bicycles and is well marked? I've never taken it and I love that section so I probably would not. But it is definitely a hard section and some would do better to skip it.
@@CaminoGuide yes, the road route is marked for bicycles, as it is smooth asphalt all the way.
I always use walking poles on steep descents, no matter the surface. They take a bit of pressure off the knees and ankles. They also provide added stability and an emergency support if you lose footing on a slippery section of wet pathway.
I met several people on different parts of Camino Francés who had suffered knee or ankle injuries on steep descents, especially those at the end of the daily route when the body is already quite fatigued. Walking poles don't suit everyone, they need a bit of practice to use efficiently, but they can easily be secured on backpack when walking on the flats.
I met some people who realised that some ascents and descents were too risky for them, no problem to take the "cycle route" via the road or get a taxi. Most of the areas where there are significant ascents or descents have taxi numbers advertised on signs fixed to trees and/or buildings nearby.
Taxis also come in very handy if you reach a destination where you plan to stay and find there is no availability, which can happen in the early stages. The taxis can take you to another hotel/hostel/pension in a nearby village and bring you back in the morning. It's either that or continue walking more than you really want to, or are able to, which might not guarantee accommodation at the next town either. There is always an easier option and the local people are always helpful in finding alternative accommodation or taxis for pilgrims.
I am planning on a pilgrimage here in Ohio from Cincinnati to Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics, about 100 miles in total. This is GREAT!
Awesome! Was there a group pilgrimage last May/June? I think that is the pilgrimage I was considering joining last year and went to the AT instead. I’m not Catholic and it was clear it was mostly faithful Catholics. But the folks were very serious about the walk as pilgrimage. I love the idea.
@@CaminoGuide Hmmm, I am not aware of a pilgrimage there. I am not Catholic either but I find a great deal of value in the historical and spiritual elements of these relics. Please, if you could, let me know anything you are aware concerning an already established pilgrimage there. I thought I was the only one considering such a trek.
@@mountbrocken here is what I was considering. I’m not sure it’s an otherwise established route.
200.catholicaoc.org/marian-pilgrimage
@@CaminoGuide ok I see. This looks interesting. The pilgrimage I'm preparing for is a bit different. I'm starting in Cincinnati and ending up in Marian Stein OH, about 100 miles away. Maria Stein hosts a Church with over 1000 holy relics, one of the largest collections in the US.
The pilgrimage you are referring to starts in northern OH and goes all the way through the state and various parishes. I like this idea a great deal!
@@CaminoGuide ok after looking more closely at the route, YES it starts in Maria Stein area at our lady of Fatima . So it is similar. The only difference is I am merely going straight to Maria Stein. This pilgrimage included on the site stops at numerous churches on the way...interesting...
I run a lot, 2-3hrs Thaiboxing. And mountain hiking every 4 days. 15iles a day is easy enough if you're fit and strong. But being fit and strong is a lifestyle choice
Absolutely yes. And many will feel better about themselves with lots of training. But I definitely don't think that is necessary to have a great Camino either.
I do bodycombat 5 day per week for training.
I would die! 😂
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My question today is, my Camino will be in May for Portuguese route. Do you know if you have to have covid shot before you book airplane ticket ? This just occurred to me. I plan to get shot this week.
You won’t need the shot to get a ticket. But you may need it to board the plane. Things will change a lot between now and then, but vaccination will make it easier in almost all cases.
Do you have a list of what gear to have?
Yes. There is an Amazon list in the description. Here it is as well. amzn.to/3vwvcef
I plan to make a packing list video soon, so please subscribe so you will see that when I post. What time of year do you plan to go? In my list I will describe differences between Spring/Fall and Summer. But I don't know that I can make a good list for those who will walk between November and February.
Do you have tours from porto? On the coastal way? I would like to go with you if possible.
None scheduled. I only have the trips walking from Astorga/Ponferrada for now. I may open up a Portugues walk but it will be 2025 before that could happen.
Ps: you can double your walking mileage by going on a bicycle, with the same effort. Much less issues in terms of body pains as well, unless you fall or have inappropriate gear.
@christapsthe3rd780 I did my camino on a bicycle, as do a great percentage of people. Often the day is not as hard but those one bikes often take way longer routes
I understand what happened now. I didnt explain myself well enough andthere was a missunderstanding. You thought I meant you could double youyr walking range by training on a bicycle, but what I really wanted to say is to give up the traditional camino way of walking and to bike it instead. More range less effort, less days on the camino less overall expenditure. Even on a cheap bike you let go of in Santiago it is worth it. (I almost doubled my returning transportation costs by bringing the bicycle along on the trains and buses. Plus it was cumbersome.@christapsthe3rd780
@christapsthe3rd780 I see, yes, quite limited.
Although since we are at it, I must advise you, as I have been to my loved ones. Since as a 27 year old, who already suffers from knee pains, I have investigated cartilage. I found on recent studies, perhaps, in Andrew Huberman podcast, that there is a way of restoring and maintaining a healthy cartilage, thus reducing joint pains. The findings were that 15 to 20 minutes of intense to moderate physical effort would stimulate blood flow to the used cartilages thus promoting their rejuvenation and restoration. For that to take place, and to maximize the benefits, one would ideally due to sessions per day of a low impact sport, such as cycling, swimming rowing, hiking yoga, etc.. personally, I find indoor cycling to be easy, accessible and affordable to almost anyone I have talked to, hence my suggesting that. I must restate that it is crucial that one practices, low impact sports and not high impact ones such as running, football, tennis, downhill mtb, etc.
Rucking appears to be gaining some traction, though Idk if it is a low impact sport, or not due to the added weight, but it is a good way to prepare the body for carrying heavy weights for a long distance, or duration, hence being suited for Camino training.
Hope this helps. Hope you have a Good Camino and a great life. Cheers friend.
When are you doing your next group?
I am hoping to lead another group of university student in May 2022. I have to wait for my university to approve international travel to know. If they don't approve it then I may plan a group that isn't a university trip for the same time frame.
@@CaminoGuide Please keep me informed. I am interested in doing the Camino next year. I would prefer to do it on my own, but my wife would be more comfortable if I did it with a group. Do you have a mail list to which I can subscribe?
I have subscribed to your channel.
@@williamgiovinazzo8523 I would make an invitation on the channel if I planned to do that, for sure. As you will probably learn from my videos, I don't really think it is necessary to have that kind of help. Glad to do all that I can as you figure it out.
@@CaminoGuideJeremiah, If you are planning The Camino CF , in May 2022, please……. Please….. let me know , I usually go to Torremolinos Spain , in winter approximately two months, from mid January(/Feb/ ) and by Mid March usually I’m back home in TORONTO. But I’m thinking going to Portugal in Jan. 2022 , and be back in mid March, and then I can go sometime , anytime ( flexible) in May 2022 to SJPP France , where I would like to start my Camino. Is it possible for you to let me, or all your fans know about it, if you are doing the Camino at that time? I’m senior, widower, and my desire and dream in life is to complete the Camino. Please , give it a thought. Keep well. Cheers ! 🇨🇦
Are there recommendations as to type of shoes, type of socks, clothing, etc., including the type of material❓
Good question. I will make an extensive video over all the pieces of gear. So subscribe to see that. There is a video linked in the description of this one for shoes. That is an important decision so watch that for more.
Socks should be wool or synthetic. Definitely no cotton. I prefer medium cushion. Some people also prefer to have a sock liner or even toe socks under their medium cushion hiking socks. Buy enough to change several times a day. I take 4 pair of medium cushion wool socks.
All clothing should be quick dry…either merino wool or a quick dry synthetic such as dri-fit. Again, no cotton anywhere.
Nice video with useful advice. But PLEASE - it is not 'walk Camino de Santiago' , it is THE Camino de Santiago. With the article.
Thanks!
Less is more, take as little as possible. I am sure it can be done happily with less than 6kg.
Take breaks, drink water, take your socks off regularly, lubricate your feet three to four times a day.
6kg seems like a lot. I had no problem getting my pack to 4kg, and I think I could go a little lighter next time. The only wild card is I think pillows and blankets in the albergues are a thing of the past.
Walk your own camino. Don't walk longer or faster just to keep up with others but keep up your own pace. It's not a race anyway. If you feel like there's something wrong with your feet just stop as soon as possible and try to fix it. Put on another set of socks or just take a nice long rest with a café con leche. Also, never ever get into a taxi or send your backpack with a taxi service, you'll feel so much better if you make the whole pilgrimage with your own backpack.
Yes! Yes! Yes! I wouldn’t say “never” on taxi, but certainly resist the urge
How much Spanish do you need to get by?
Good question. I think it depends on your pilgrimage. At least on Camino Frances, there are usually English speakers at many places along the way. Galicia has fewer and I imagine the less popular routes would have even fewer English speakers. But I think a person could be completely comfortable navigating with nothing more than a Google translate app for the essential communications.
That said, I think most people will enjoy the experience more if they will learn at least a little Spanish. Podcast on Coffee Break Spanish or the Duolingo app will teach you a bit and make the experience more enjoyable. But like physical training, I'd say that any language training you will do will be an enhancement and not a requirement.
Hello I’m not very religious, is it still okay for me to do the pilgrimage ?
Of course
❤️Due to 4 reasons One day I 'll do the "CAMINO DE SANTIAGO " If the God allows .
❤️I am a part time musician from India, plays English songs of good old England .
❤️1.Interest in medieval European history
❤️2.Interest in country life not poisoned by left liberal politically correctness.
❤️3.Interest in the legacy of Spanish /Norman christian pride.
❤️4.Above all ....the spirituality which leads to Jesus Christ our lord & savior.
I hope you will make your Camino soon!
I did it aged 70 without trainingg. You don't need it. The only thing you need is common sense and to start slow. You can ignore all this crap.
If you hadn’t ignored it you’d know we said the same thing! 😂
Articles are special modifiers that appear before nouns or noun phrases. Like other adjectives, they help clarify the meaning of the noun in your sentence. There are only two articles in the English language: and (and its variant , used before a word that starts with a vowel sound). A noun may also appear without an article in front of it. If you are a native speaker, you will probably know which article to place in front of a noun without having to think about it. If, however, English is your second language, knowing which article to use where can be difficult. Learning and consciously applying a few basic principles can help you improve your article use significantly. With time and a lot of practice, using articles correctly will become second nature.
I know you will ignore, and or delete my comment but...
El Camino = The Camino, my university faculty friend.
I don’t know if you’ve seen me answer this on other comments before, but my answer is straightforward whether anyone agrees or not. In English we do not use articles to refer to proper nouns in normal situations, with a few exceptions. Example: How stupid do we all think it is when people refer to THE Ohio State University? Why? Because it’s unconventional and inappropriate in English.
Camino de Santiago is functioning as a proper noun in English. So in English, it is more appropriate to refer only to “Camino (de Santiago)” than to use the article. My Spanish is bad but I think it is appropriate to use the definite article when referring to “el Camino” in Spanish.
As long as I am speaking English, I have no intention to break English convention to refer to “el Camino”.
@@CaminoGuide Well, at least you have the balls to not delete critical posts and stick to your guns. Still don't agree with you, but I have to admire that. Most CZcamsrs comment threads are a fantasy land of positive posts.
See you 2022 June 15 to July 15 if you happen to be between Leon and Santiago.
SJPP to Santiago 2019
Logroño to Leon 2021
Leon to Santiago 2022 (God willing)
@@AccumbensNucleus I don’t mind criticism. I’m a leader in my day job. CZcams comment sections have nothing on real people criticizing your leadership decisions.
My 2022 Camino will be from Astorga to Santiago around May 13-June 1. You’ll be behind me. But really cool to finally be finishing up the Way after a few sections
@@CaminoGuide Good point.
Rainy season is almost over by June 1st in Galicia, but I'm a wuss about hiking in the rain so I pushed it back a bit. Of course no guarantees regarding rain in Galicia.
Sections is definitely the way to go. I'm pretty sure I'll never eat the whole 800 Km all at once again.
You’ve done 7 Caminos and you still mispronounce Buen!!??
Watch some more videos for incredible examples of mispronunciation!!! It’ll leave you astounded!!
I walked the Camino aged 70 without training. I had an artificial knee. You don't need to train. You need common sense. You need to start slow and to stop and rest if you need to. Ignore this crap. Do don't want to be in a group (which is what this guy is selling) but to be able to set your own pace. Ignore this video.
Did you watch the video Michael? I basically said exactly what you did. No training necessary. Here is a few things to test gear. Go slow. You’ll be fine.
I do lead groups now and welcome anyone to join. But when this video was made I only had groups that were closed to any outside people. I wasn’t selling anything. Just giving the same advice you did! 😂