Day 5 was by far an easier day. Since I was 6 kms closer to my destination, I got a later start. I needed the rest because I was exhausted. There weren’t nearly as many hills on day 5, although it rained again. But, by this point, the rain didn’t bother me too much. Having
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Camino Day 1 – O’Cebreiro to Triacastela
Early rising The start of the Camino finally arrived. The day I had been planning for finally came and I was nervous, yet ready to face whatever came my way. I woke up early so my cousin Lourdes could drive me to the starting point, O’Cebreiro. Before heading out, I taped my feet where I
From couch potato to athlete
Although I’m in the middle of Camino prep, I also have other things to prepare for. Tomorrow I’m running in the final Blackout Race of the season. My journey from couch potato to athlete started 9 years ago when I fell off my bike and had a wake up call. Growing up, I was never