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Should We Stop Trying To Hit 10k Steps A Day?
Did you know that the 10k steps theory was actually a Japanese marketing campaign for the run up 1964 Toyko Olympics? It was simply a way to encourage the Japanse to become more active. We all love that little “party on your wrist” when your Fitbit beeps to tell you that you have hit the 10k…
Read MoreNine Things You Should Know About Technology On The Camino
I know, I know, I can hear it now, the Camino is meant to be a place where we can switch off and bask in the solitude of zero technology right? Wrong! I live in the real world and when you set foot on the trail then you will soon realise that many other pilgrims…
Read MoreWalking Your Way to A Better You
A few years ago I decided to change my life. I remember the moment well. I was in the living room with my computer on my lap and my phone by my side. Rachel, then only 8 years old was sitting next to me with her computer on her lap, similar to the picture on…
Read More12 Week Training Plan for the Camino
I am often asked “how much training do I need for the Camino?” and the answer is it varies from person to person. Some people who are walking the whole route over 5-6 weeks will not do any training at all as the Camino will be your training ground. I personally feel that being prepared…
Read MoreThe Must Have Gadget for Walking in the Camino Sun
As I type this blog we are in the final preparations of walking the Camino. I already mentioned this particular gadget in last week’s blog (Four helpful tips for walking in the sun), but I had not purchased one of these at that stage. I have now tested the Multi-cool Enduracool buff and I love…
Read MoreFour Helpful Tips for Walking in The Spanish Heat
As I prepare for my fourth Camino trip there is one thing on my mind, the heat. All of my previous Camino’s have taken place in May or October when the Spanish sun is still hot, but quite comfortable. Even so, I still managed to get sunburnt and I also suffered from terrible nose cold…
Read MoreHow Much Training Do I Need To Walk The Camino?
What are the hostels like? Do I need to take a tent? Do I need a sleeping bag? What about going to the toilet? What if I don’t understand Spanish? These are all questions that I am asked on a regular basis with regards to the Camino. But, the most often asked question is all…
Read MoreDay 6 – The Cotswold Way, Dursley to Hawkesbury
Distance: 14.47 miles (34,973 steps / 23km) Weather: Started off overcast and quite warm. By 12 noon the heavens opened and it rained all the way to Hawkesbury. Terrain: More Woodland, golf courses, villages (yey!), rambling streams, steep climbs and slippery descents. The Story of the day Last night I arrived in Dursley at The Old…
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