Camino Walking Training Plan: Weeks 1 & 2

Welcome! This six-week walking plan is designed to gently prepare your body for the Camino. Our goal is to comfortably walk 25 km a day by the time we begin our journey.

We’ll ease into it—no pressure, no rush — just steady steps forward.

Start with a Journal (or a Wall!)

Before you begin, I invite you to treat yourself to a dedicated journal. It can be lined, blank, spiral-bound, leather-clad — anything that feels inspiring to you. This is your Camino companion, a place to jot down:

  • Your daily walking distance

  • How you felt (physically and emotionally)

  • Any observations, reflections, or mini-miracles along the way

Use a fitness tracker or phone app to log your daily kilometers, and make a note of the distance you covered with a simple daily entry. Add a brief note on how you felt and anything else you’d like to capture, whether it’s walking-related or not.

If journaling by hand isn’t your thing, you can also create a digital journal. A document, a spreadsheet, whatever flows best for you. I prefer writing by hand. I have several journals, and I find the act of writing to be both motivating and inspiring. But do what works for you.

Another soulful option? Create a visual tracking board in your workspace, or in your YOU space (that sacred little corner or room where you reconnect with yourself) — somewhere you can see your progress grow. You don’t need fancy tools. A sticky note per walk. A chart. A hand-drawn trail you color in as you go.

The act of seeing your effort adds motivation. You’ll feel your progress, but it’s powerful to see it too—bonus points for cheering yourself on as you go. We'll talk about celebrating milestones later.

Above all, if you miss a day, don’t stress — just pick it back up. The most important thing is that this feels doable and yours.

Week 1: Reconnect with Walking

Goal: Establish a walking rhythm and get moving again, gently.

  • Monday – 3 km walk (leisurely pace, flat terrain)

  • Tuesday – Rest or light stretching

  • Wednesday – 4 km walk

  • Thursday – Rest

  • Friday – 5 km walk (comfortable pace)

  • Saturday – 3 km walk (optional: include gentle hills)

  • Sunday – Rest or light 2 km stroll

Total Distance: ~15–17 km

Week 2: Building Rhythm

Goal: Begin increasing both distance and variety in terrain.

  • Monday – 5 km walk (steady pace)

  • Tuesday – Rest or gentle yoga

  • Wednesday – 6 km walk (try light hills or uneven paths)

  • Thursday – 3 km walk (easy pace)

  • Friday – Rest

  • Saturday – 7 km walk (your longest yet — bring water, snacks, and comfy shoes!)

  • Sunday – 3 km walk or rest

Total Distance: ~24 km

“The road ahead is not a test.

It’s a remembering.”

- Richara