Camino de Maratón (Spanish Edition)

A Camino Race - Really

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Looks like the Spanish IOC are blazing a new trail. Unfortunately we can't expect anything to remain " terra sagrada " anymore based on history or tradition. Rob's comment about Rome was actually quite funny, and unfortunately probably a sad reality one day. I'd almost bet that a race like this one proposed on the Camino will live and die by the response and support of the public and the respect of the organizers to not impede or destroy what so many pilgrims have sought after, enjoyed and return for.

Kanga Moderator Staff member. What can I say? Ahhhs Active Member Mar 28, Seems like a strange choice of a location for a "run". Never really thought of the Camino as a race track. A while back a song's refrain comes to mind: Another song another refrain: I think I finally found my Hallelujah, it's good to be alive right about now. I love the Olympics. I love the camino. Can we at least get them to ring their bell as they go blasting by? More here in this Spanish report from Mundicamino.

We also have to remember that despite what the Camino is to those of us who are not Spaniards, it is part of the Spanish national identity, and theirs to do with what they want. I am not a big commitment queen, and a live and let live advocate. But, I really do not like this.

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It is too much. Charl Member Mar 28, For better or worse, the Camino - and here I mean primarily the Frances - is a leisure activity in today's society, and hardly a 'pilgrimage' any longer. It's growth in popularity is mainly due to the growth of world tourism and increase in available free time in affluent societies.

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From the research data I've seen, Frances has relatively little to do with religion for most walkers, and is mostly a secular, 'commodified' activity now that is becoming a sort of gold standard in tourism generation in its niche. Proof of this trend is the fact that there are now here in South Africa no less than three long distance and very beautiful hikes that call themselves 'Camino something'. The Camino refreshes and rejuvenates the spirit in the same way that any hike or outdoor activity does, and in addition is accessible and cheap. So I'm quite surprised that such organised event innovations haven't taken place sooner.

Expect all kinds of marathons, bike races, fun fairs, etc to spring up in future. Expect more and more package tours. Expect the Spanish government to wholeheartedly support them. They'd be silly not to. And yes, expect them to struggle to cope with the onslaught of Camino tourists. So I see the more, um. Expect Albania and Greece to wake up soon and pour some money into developing the Via Egnacia. I'm really looking forward to that one. It's a Spanish Camino Which of course makes it their responsibility to take care of but that's another story.

I'm with our Aboriginal people's philosophy - saying a place is "owned" by people is like saying that a dog is "owned" by the fleas on its back. Kathar1na Member Mar 28, And here is the website for the Carrera Del Peregrino Some but not all parts of the website have been translated into English. CBS's show Amazing Race, which seems to be a model for this race. Don't they have to have walked the last km to earn a Compostela? Sarria to Santiago as part of a relay team of 10 hardly gives one km. And just imagine them barging in cafes to get sellos for their credencial!

It's ten teams of ten, relay, so only ten people will be running at any given time. I don't think it will be so intrusive. And they are not using the albergues. If they get a cheat's compostela, they would hardly be the first! Not to all and sundry but to the selected few who did not walk all of the last km, did not have any need to make a secret out of it and were officially awarded their Compostelas. Anemone del Camino said: I wonder if the organisers have even looked into how they will secure these Compostelas. Just another commercial gimmik, selling what cannot be sold? You could email them and ask.

This event is being prepared since May , it's sponsored by the Spanish Olympian Committee and the Xunta of Galicia. Maybe some of these sponsors know someone at the Cathedral? What do I know, I live far away It's also a race, but 'non-competitive'. Figure that one out. David Veteran Member Donating Member.

FamPed Member Mar 28, Chuck Cunningham Active Member Mar 28, I wonder who come up with this idea?

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They are a commercial organization that makes money from professional sports. Sort of a McDonalds with biceps.

ES This needs to be shut down. A bit more background info would be helpful So, Chuck--that address to send a letter to. Is it associated with the company that's organizing this, or? Actually the email address mentioned belongs to the Spanish Olympic Committee http: I get it now, no need to answer that question Chuck. They're co-sponsoring this spectacularly bad idea. Check out this other thread I'm a realist about greed, so am hardly surprised. And the Camino will survive--it's seen worse.

But I don't like it. Ok, can somebody please provide me with a working link what all this is about? I am still in the dark Horses for courses, I guess.

I don't like the idea, but who I am to tell others how to do their Camino? Ok, if somebody sets up a well worded and polite petition at https: I don't think it is a good idea, but again I also don't think it is more than a 'one day fly' as we say in my native German and somebody that participates might actually discover the spirituality of the Camino.

Fearbocht Member Mar 28, I am fascinated by the level of agitation that this event is causing. The Bilbao night marathon offers runners three different difficulty levels: The run offers competitors of all levels the chance to discover a new and unique perspective of the city.

Each stage of the race passes through a different stretch of both coastal and inland Menorca, allowing runners to enjoy the beauty and variety of the natural landscapes on this island. Runners can test their abilities as well as their limits whilst traversing the coast of this beautiful Mediterranean island.

Along its km runners will pass paradisaical beaches, beautiful panoramas and incredible ravines. For runners beginning at 8: The event consists of two tough obstacle course style races and is reserved only for the strong and the brave. This race consists of two difficulty levels: The mainly flat route and mild December temperatures create optimum running conditions and make this race extremely popular with runners of all abilities. Both the starting and finishing gates of the marathon are located in the spectacular City of Arts and Sciences , undoubtedly a unique location to enjoy the race and all the activities that are organised for the occasion.

The last few metres of the race pass over the footbridge which crosses the outside pools and is a pleasant way for tired runners to end the race. On the 7th of April , the second edition of the Ibiza marathon will be held. The race will begin in the afternoon, in the city of Ibiza and will pass through some of the most interesting locations on the island, until it reaches its end point in Santa Eularia des Riu.

In order to cater to a wider audience, there will also be a sports fair called Touribisport and a shorter-distance race going on at the same time. The Ibiza 12k will be held on the same day of the full marathon, starting and ending in the town of Eularia des Riu. Registration is already open for both races. The Fornells Half Marathon, Menorca The 14th of April , the Fornells Half Marathon returns for its sixth year, becoming more and more established as a mandatory race for all those who are passionate about running. This race is perfect for competitors to discover the incredible nature of Menorca in a different way.

The whole route offers fantastic views and the gentle Mediterranean breeze surely eases the way. To get to Es Mercadal, special connecting buses are set up from Fornells and bus tickets can be reserved when race tickets are purchased online. There is also a shorter, urban circuit of 10 kilometres which starts and ends in the beautiful fishing village of Fornells. At 9am on the second Sunday in December, the starting gunshot of the Malaga Marathon will be fired, considered by many to be one of the best marathons in Spain. On and Off the Road to Santiago , Berkeley: University of California Press, The Complete Cultural Handbook, St.

A huge popular hit by a young professor of philosophy in France. A hit with the public because it is just a set of short essays and comments on walking, all simply and elegantly written.

Not heavy French philosophy. Hlavsa, David, Walking Distance: A human and humane book by a theater professor at St. His Camino is just a slice of life that helps him understand a bit more about Life. Walking to Santiago de Compostela. Pennsylvania State University Press, Camino de Santiago — Practical Preparation and Background. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, A Modern Pilgrimage to Santiago. Skylight Paths Publishing, Travels on Sacred Ground. Manning, Robert and Martha, Walking Distance: The heart of the book is a translation of the fifth book of the Liber Sancti Jacobi , also known as the Codex Calixtinus , the first guidebook to the Camino which was published sometime between and CE.

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The Pilgrimage to Santiago. First published in , before all the fuss, a time when a question about where the old road is would be answered by dispatching village children to take the pilgrim through the woods and fields to where he might regain his footing and find his path. Nilsen, Sylvia, and Greg Dedman. Rudolf, Conrad, Pilgrimage to the End of the World: A little history, some stuff on sensibilities, a few pictures, and some how-to advice. What if a country or two broke away from Europe? Ranges from the pedestrian and the all-too-human to heady questions in epistemology.

Especially suited for lovers of magnificent sentences. The Way of Stars: Journeys on the Camino de Santiago. University of Virginia Press, A journalist and searcher.

A History of Walking. Camino de Santiago in 20 Days: My Way on the Way of St. Wolf Shield Publishing, The Age of Pilgrimage: The Medieval Journey to God. The best introduction to mediaeval spiritual life and the cult of saints and relics. A book by a physician working in the last almshouse in the US.

Her 1,mile pilgrimage from Le Puy, France, which she completed in four stages over four years, informed her work as a physician. Comments on her Way begin on p.

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