How To Start — John Colver

Empower Your Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

Start your 12-week training program to thrive on the Camino

CAMINO FITNESS TRAINING ™

THE METHOD

True endurance is built from the ground up. Our training plan follows a strict three-phase sequence designed to prepare your body safely and effectively for long-distance terrain:

Phase 1: Mobility & Coordination — We begin by establishing foundational movement. This phase focuses on joint mobility, balance, coordination, and flexibility to create solid movement patterns and protect your joints.

Phase 2: Strength & Resilience — Once mobility is established, we transition into building durable muscle and joint strength. This phase ensures your physical framework can handle the consistent loading of multi-day Camino trekking.

Phase 3: Endurance Integration — Finally, we build on cardiovascular endurance. With your mobility and strength foundation in place, your body is ready to absorb and build high-mileage training safely and efficiently.

Camino Fitness Training ™ Method

Phase 1: Mobility & Coordination — We begin by building your foundation. This phase focuses heavily on joint mobility, balance, coordination, and flexibility to ensure your body moves freely and safely.

Phase 2: Muscle & Joint Strength — Once mobility is established, we transition into building durable strength. This phase prepares your musculoskeletal system to handle the physical demands of long-distance terrain.

Phase 3: Endurance Integration — Finally, we build cardiovascular endurance. With your mobility and strength secured, your body is fully equipped to absorb high-mileage training without burnout.

Our goal is to help you build the endurance, strength, and skills needed to safely complete your Camino journey.

What pilgrims are saying

“The best thing for me is that it feels like my Camino journey has already begun as we travel together in community in the group.”

-Amanda

“Your training guidance made me feel ready to accomplish this goal so I can’t thank you enough. So far, after the first two days on the Camino, I feel great!”

-Allison

“John and his team helped me feel confident in my fitness before I got on the plane. The 1 on 1 coaching kept me motivated to push myself physically.”

-Tom