The real training is starting

So Tom and I got our backpacks and I started this week walking with "the full load" .
Wow.....what a change from my usual hikes.
The loaded pack weighs around 15 lbs which seems not too bad....however when walking miles in 90 degree (30 + Celsius) weather it takes some getting used to. I feel the extra weight mostly in my feet. My knees seem ok so far.

Thankfully we have 2 months left so plenty time to train some more.

My schedule is now 4 times a week 4 miles with a 15 pound pack....and then next week I will add 1 long hike (8 to 10 miles) every week with the backpack.
Also next week I want to start walking a bit on a thread mill in the gym on a decent incline there obviously we have no hills in Florida.

I taped a short video today (not too charming but hey that is what walking in 90 degree weather will do to you ha ha )  with my phone as a trial for future video's while we are actually doing the Camino.