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What Was That App That You Use For Local Walks?
After yet another message on Facebook asking me “What was that app you used for the walks, Julia?” I thought it was about time that I told everyone my secret as to how I find new walks in my local area. I am keen to walk at least one brand new 3-5 mile walk every…
Read MoreTen Multipurpose Backpacking Items That Help Reduce Your Pack Weight
The old saying “work smarter, not harder” is not just a good motto to live by when working in a regular job, but it also comes in handy when out of the trail. As many of you will know, I am a complete geek when it comes to gadgets and gismo’s but there are some…
Read More12 Week Training Plan for The Cotswold Way
Do you need to train for The Cotswold Way? The simple answer is yes. If you are walking the trail in eight days (most common) then you will need to comfortably walk up to 15 miles in one day. In addition, there are many hills to ascend and descend, every day! As you start the…
Read MoreDarwin On The Trail (YouTuber)
I was keen on learning more about Ultra-Light backpacking and stumbled upon a whole new world when researching on YouTube. As some of you may know, I am small. Only 5ft 2″ and I weigh around 8.5 stone 120 lbs. The recommended weight for any backpacker to carry is 10% of your body weight. With…
Read MoreShould 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…
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