I take my microphone out for a walk with Jyrki Wahlstedt, a long-distance walking enthusiast whose idea of a stroll is anything but ordinary. We talk about ultra-walking, pilgrimage routes across Europe, and what compels someone to walk hundreds, even thousands, of kilometers.Jyrki shares stories from the Camino Primitivo in Spain and the Jakobswege routes in Germany, detailing the challenges, history, and deeply personal moments he’s encountered on foot. From blisters and barefoot prep to cathedral organs and chance conversations, this episode explores how walking long distances becomes more than just physical movement: it becomes a journey through culture, memory, and self-reflection.We also dive into the rich history of the Camino de Santiago, how it connects walkers across time and place, and what kind of mindset and gear it takes to go the distance.We talk about:How Jyrki’s 300 km+ walks began (spoiler: Tolkien and a squash tournament were involved)Highlights from Germany and Spain: towns, people, and BachWalking as mindfulness and personal transformationLearning to listen to your body and plan realisticallyWhy there's no universal advice—just trial, error, and adaptationThe fascinating history of the Camino de Santiago“Don’t do nothing. Do something, and scale it back.” — Or in Jyrki’s case, scale it way up.Weekly Challenge:Pack a few books in your backpack and head out for a long walk. As you stroll, imagine yourself tracing the ancient pilgrimage routes through Spain. What might you discover on the way?Please send us feedback by email to [email protected] Go to podchaser.com/scaledtofit and give us a rating. #scaledtofit #fitness #grownupfitness #scalingAdditional resources are available in the links below.Johann Sebastian Bach | Biography, Music, Death, & Facts | BritannicaJohann Sebastian Bach – A chronologyCamino PrimitivoBorja Golán - WikipediaGeorg Böhm - WikipediaVia Podiensis - WikipediaA History of the Camino de Santiago - Iberian AdventuresThe History of the Camino de Santiago | Wilderness TravelHistory of the Camino de Santiago | Walk the CaminoHistory of the Camino de Santiago | Stories | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre DameSt. James' Way pilgrimage routes in GermanyGermany’s Camino trek rivals Spain’s famous pilgrimage—and is a lot less crowdedThe Camino Francés guide: routes, stages, maps and kmCamino Primitivo | GaliwondersThe Camino Primitivo - a 2025 guide &...

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