Hi everyone!

Whew! The last month has been crazy with training and trying to keep the kids occupied so my husband can work at home in peace.

I increased my miles last month which caused a little rebound on week 9. I have been having a little bit of an issue with my energy levels this month but I am increasing my water and trying some new supplements so I hope this will work for the next challenges.

After 12 hard weeks I FINALLY finished the Virtual Camino de Santiago. The experience has been so rewarding and empowering.

Camino de Santiago Week 9 to 12

Who would have thought last year I would walk 480 miles…during a PANDEMIC?! I sure did not but, that is exactly what I have done, and I am so blessed to have had the opportunity.

It was not always easy, and I still get tired in my midback quite a bit when I go over 6 miles but, I am getting stronger every day. Plus, I found an amazing community in the others that are doing these Conqueror Virtual Challenges.

Since I finished this fitness challenge, I have already decided on my NEXT THREE challenges. They are shorter but they correspond with a personal goal I have set for myself…walk a FULL marathon (26.2 miles) before the end of the summer. I will keep you updated on those as well.

Here are my stats from my last month of training for the virtual Camino de Santiago.

The end of the camino de santiago

Week 9

Listening to: Audiobook- Becoming by Michelle Obama

Total Mileage: 31.66 miles

  • Sunday, July 19: REST
  • Monday, July 20: 3.51 miles
  • Tuesday, July 21: 3.95 miles
  • Wednesday, July 22: 2.20 miles
  • Thursday, July 23: 6.02 miles
  • Friday, July 24: 3.86 miles
  • Saturday, July 25: 10.50 miles + 1.62 miles

20 mile walk DONE

 

Week 10

Listening to: Audiobook- Becoming by Michelle Obama and Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump, PhD

Total Mileage: 42.61 miles

  • Sunday, July 26: REST
  • Monday, July 27: 5.23 miles
  • Tuesday, July 28: 4.05 miles
  • Wednesday, July 29: 1.95
  • Thursday, July 30: 5.33 miles
  • Friday, July 31: 5.81 miles
  • Saturday, August 1: 20.24 miles 

Camino de Santiago 22 mile walk

Week 11

Listening to: Audiobook- Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump, PhD and The Stand by Stephen King

Total Mileage: 52.67 miles

  • Sunday, August 2: 5.10 miles (bike)
  • Monday, August 3: 3.27 miles
  • Tuesday, August 4: 5.20 miles
  • Wednesday, August 5: 5.97 miles (bike)
  • Thursday, August 6: 0.53 miles (bike)
  • Friday, August 7: 5.14 miles + 5.37 (bike)
  • Saturday, August 8: 22.04 miles 

Available Conqueror Virtual Fitness Challenges

Week 12

Listening to: Audiobook- The Stand by Stephen King

Total Mileage: 11.10 miles

  • Sunday, August 9: REST
  • Monday, August 10: 5.23 miles +5.87 miles (bike)

Virtual Camino de Santiago Finisher Notification

Total Distance Traveled: 138.04 miles

Want to join me on the Camino de Santiago or another a virtual challenge? Check out the Conqueror Challenges HERE.

 

Want to read about the past training weeks? Check it out here>> Week 1 & 2, Week 3 & 4, Weeks 5-8