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Training For Camino Frances – 10 weeks to go!
At the age of 45, I am feeling much fitter than I have in a very long time. This is partly due to my lovely Fitbit (which is now part of my body, and I never leave the house or even the room without it!). I have been running a Fitbit leaderboard on a private…
Read MoreWhat Gadgets Have I Bought This Week?
As a modern day pilgrim, I do not feel that you have to suffer to walk the Camino. If there are gadgets and items that make your life that little bit easier then why not indulge? My work colleagues have been laughing at me this week as little Amazon parcels keep appearing at the office.…
Read MoreTraining For Camino Frances – 11 weeks to go
We are now on week 11 and our progress is going well with the training. All three of us are ahead of the game and to date, we have accomplished a 10-mile hike in 4 hours. Our plans for this week are very similar to last week, with a 10k step goal each day, but we…
Read MoreTraining For Camino Frances – Week 12
With only 12 weeks to go before we head off to the Camino France we decided to increase our walks and training. With busy work lives, this is easier said than done, so we are just doing as much as we can. To monitor steps, all three of us have a Fitbit. I also enjoy…
Read MoreCan you Carry Trekking Poles on an Airplane?
With all the latest developments in security at airports nowadays, it suddenly dawned on me that I may not be allowed to carry my Nordic walking poles onto the airplane.
Read MoreWeekend of Camino Training and Geocaching
We only have 12 weeks left until the big day and it will come around really quickly. So here is an update of how things are coming along:- Things to take list So far we have purchased our rucksacks, walking poles, guidebooks and a few other bits and bobs. I am working through the…
Read MoreThree Places to Start When Thinking About Walking the Camino
By day, I run a marketing company and part of my role is to teach people about the joys of social media. So it was a natural place for me to start by a bit of research online.
Read MoreWelcome to my Camino blog
A few years ago, a friend of mine decided that she was going to walk the Camino. She was older than me and I thought “If Jane can do this, then so can I”. Anyway, life and business got in the way, and even though I had every intention of walking this trek with my…
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