further than there, then back again

[maybeth]

It is good to read comments and preparations from others who are going on
the camino soon. I am  also 55 years old and plan to walk from Le Puy to
Finnisterre this fall. I believe in training for this type of thing. I am
currently walking a lot in preparation for an ultramarathon (63.5 km) on
June 7. From my experience with this type of distance walking for the past
year, I would highly recommend increasing distances with your pack up to
your maximum daily distance. Only then will you know about potential
blisters, footwear, layering, hydration, etc. Happy walking.
Maybeth


on 3/16/03 6:27 AM, Martin Ray at brermartinaWEBTV.NET wrote:

> Wow, Daniel -- you really inspire me.  & "no trouble at all", too!  I've
> been wondering if I'm not biting off more than I can chew with this
> camino, at my age.  Did you chew cocoa leaves? (I'd love to get some!)
> I'm certainly no couch potato -- have a camp in Maine (Green Lake near
> Ellsworth) and kayak there and hike in Acadia from July to mid-October
> -- but when I do 5 or 6 miles, you can stick a fork in me, I'm done.
> I've "walked" 10 mlles only once.  But to do 12.7 miles (20k), day after
> day, is daunting!  Other than training like hell, please share some of
> your secrets (anyone!).
>      How long did it take, the initial SJJP to Santiago?  & back
> again?  Did you take rest days, and how often if so?  Re pace each day
> -- rest 15 min whenever needed?
>      I guess there's no substitute for training, and though I've been
> doing so, I'll just have to work up to about 15 miles, with my pack.
> Thanks  -- Martin