Since it was such a beautiful day here in Toronto today, I decided I would attempt a longer walk. My intent when I started out was to do about 5kms more than my longest walk which would have meant 18kms. After I got out on the trail, I decided to just keep walking to Taylor Creek Park. I had no idea how far it was but I wanted a location goal instead of a distance goal. Of course, by the time I got up to Taylor Creek Park, I was still feeling fine. But then reality set it...I still had to walk home! I decided just to take a bit of a break and have a snack. I still hadn't figured how far I had gone. So by the time I got home, I had hit the 22km mark!!! To put it into perspective for those of you back home, it's pretty much like walking from Lanark to Perth and then back as far as Balderson. The next time you are driving 115, think about that! I'm a bit sore tonight but then I always am when I bump up the hike distance. Oh well, good thing I still have about a bit over 4 months to keep training.
Oh ya, I got my new passport today...picture is obscene but it should suffice to get me into France/Spain/Italy/Croatia. One less thing on the list to get done!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Just a quick update...
I can't believe it has been a month since I posted last. Time sure flies! Under 5 months to go!
Not too much new to report. I have been busy training and getting the equipment in that I think I will need. I am up to walking about 13kms at a time now with little problem. That said, the first time I walked that far, I was pretty tired and achy by end. So far, I have pretty much walked on flat surfaces and only carrying my day pack (about 1/3 of the weight of my Camino backpack). I plan to start taking different routes around the city so I can train on a more diverse terrain. I have some day hikes on some trails outside the city planned as well. As long as I am out moving every day, whether it's 5 or 15 km at a time, its fine by me.
As for the equipment, it is slowly coming together. There are certain things like the rain jacket and the clothes that I need now in order to figure out if they will work.
I have got my accomodations in both Paris and St Jean Pied de Port locked down now too. It's a relief to have that part done. The rest of the accomodations are just going to happen as my Camino unfolds.
More later...
Not too much new to report. I have been busy training and getting the equipment in that I think I will need. I am up to walking about 13kms at a time now with little problem. That said, the first time I walked that far, I was pretty tired and achy by end. So far, I have pretty much walked on flat surfaces and only carrying my day pack (about 1/3 of the weight of my Camino backpack). I plan to start taking different routes around the city so I can train on a more diverse terrain. I have some day hikes on some trails outside the city planned as well. As long as I am out moving every day, whether it's 5 or 15 km at a time, its fine by me.
As for the equipment, it is slowly coming together. There are certain things like the rain jacket and the clothes that I need now in order to figure out if they will work.
I have got my accomodations in both Paris and St Jean Pied de Port locked down now too. It's a relief to have that part done. The rest of the accomodations are just going to happen as my Camino unfolds.
More later...
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