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The stops made in order to appreciate the countryside, monumental or cultural environment, etc. help to clear our minds
Mental exertion
Training mental fortitude
Stops help to clear our minds and facilitate relaxation.
In order to achieve good mental preparation, it is important to draw up a plan by stages adapted to our physical capacities, which must serve as a flexible script and enable us to enjoy the Way, without the obsession of completing stages or achieving the goal and arriving in Santiago de Compostela. The stops made in order to appreciate the countryside, monumental or cultural environment, etc. help to clear our minds and facilitate relaxation so as to again intensify the pace of the next stage.
It is important to draw up a plan by stages adapted to our physical capacities, which must serve as a flexible script and enable us to enjoy the Way
How to manage fatigue and exertion
If we are exhausted, we will take longer to recover and will do so with greater difficulty.
We must not wait until we are overcome by our exertions or are excessively tired in order to stop as this does not help recovery. We must keep up a pace which is achievable and independent of others in order to prevent saturation. If we are exhausted, we will take longer to recover and will do so with more difficulty. Walking must become something natural, which does not entail corporal punishment nor excess exertions; thus, in the same way that we measure out the intensity of the exercise we must measure out the stops so that walking becomes more bearable.
Walking must become a natural activity which does not entail corporal punishment nor excess exertions
Walking must become a natural activity which does not entail corporal punishment nor excess exertions; thus, in the same way that we measure out the intensity of the exercise we must measure out the stops so that walking becomes more bearable
Sometimes rest requires not only stopping but properly establishing the time assigned to sleeping or relaxing, both at corporal and mental level. It is not good to try to sleep after very hard activity or an abundant meal, an intermediate period of time of approximately 20 minutes must be assigned so as to relax properly and bring on sleep. These short periods of relaxation must become daily practice throughout the Way experience.
Even if an accumulation of tiredness is noted after some days, a decision can be taken to have a complete day of rest each week.
Tiredness and fatigue will also vary depending on the epoch of the year chosen to travel the Way. In summer “heat exhaustion” may occur. In these cases, it is necessary to look for a fresh place to rest and increase the drinking of liquids. Drinking in abundance will mitigate fatigue. An advisable remedy is to dilute half a spoonful of bicarbonate and a spoonful of salt in one litre of water. Drinking water must always be repetitive as it prevents muscular tiredness. If we wish to build up mineral salts, a good option is to choose energy drinks.
