The Joy of Walking... And Walking... And Walking: A Practical Handbook for Serious Walkers and Hikers

Walking has always been one of the most enjoyable pastimes that most people love to do, at least once in a while. However, some of us like to take walking on as a passion. Everywhere we go, we like to walk. When we get serious about walking, it brings up all kinds of challenges as the miles start to open before us. In long distance walking or hiking, it is absolutely essential that the walker prepare adequately for the adventure. Whether it is just ambling along on local trails, climbing local mountain trails or walking long trails such as the Sierra Madres or Appalachian Trails in North America or any of the Caminos that end in Compostela de Santiago Spain, being adequately ready for the road ahead cannot be dismissed. I have seen so many people miss out on their dream to walk the full 500 miles of the Camino Frances in Spain only because their preparations were inadequate. Suffering from leg cramps, multiple blisters or they just plain don’t have enough strength and endurance so trekkers fall by the wayside and see their very expensive dream come to a dismal end. Only for lack of adequate preparation! Proper physical training, understanding of nutritional needs, proper clothing and equipment and a good understanding of the journey that is to be undertaken with all its eccentricities are absolutely necessary if the trip is to be fun safe and full of wonderful memories. The Joy of Walking… And Walking… And Walking is a tiny book full of essential information about long distance walking that will help you be prepared for your amazing journey. Each page is chock full of valuable information written and learned through firsthand experience. Let my hard lessons and valuable experiences be your teacher so you can be free to enjoy!