* The adventure has been planned so that anyone able to hike 25 km in 10 hours can participate
Program summary
If you want to kick-start your performance improvement journey within the physical, emotional and spiritual domains this program can be just the type of adventure to get you there
The program combines long days of hiking in the Galician wilderness with individual and group coaching sessions to help you assess your current habit systems, explore and test what science deem to be high-performance habits and set an ambition for your new behavioral system
No previous hiking experience necessary but be prepared to walk very long days, sleep in simple hostels and carry your essentials in this nomad expedition
Below you will find a high level itenary, what's included and not, what to bring, etc. Please reach out if you are interested to learn more.
Itenary
Day 1 - Santiago D.C. to Negreira (20km)
Welcome to Santiago de Compostela!
09:00 CET: We meet at the Obradoiro square outside the main entrace of the cathedral and enjoy a local coffee before heading west towards Negreira
Individual coaching sessions are spread out during morning and afternoon
Evening group session: IQ Habits - Growth mindset
Day 2 - Negreira to Santa Mariña (21 km)
We continue west towards the edge of the known world in the middle ages
Hike out alone or in company but before 09:00 CET
Individual coaching sessions are spread out during morning and afternoon
Suitable refuel stops at A Pena or Vilaserío about 9-13 km ahead
Evening group session: PQ Habits - The pentagon of physical health
Day 3 - Santa Marina to Hospital (18 km)
Hike out alone or in company but before 09:00 CET
Individual coaching sessions are spread out during morning and afternoon
Suitable refuel stops at Lago, Oliveiroa or O Logoso about 13-15 km ahead
Evening group session: EQ Habits - Emotional intelligence
Day 4 - Hospital to Fisterra (26km)
Hike out alone or in company but before 09:00 CET
Individual coaching sessions are spread out during morning and afternoon
Suitable refuel stops at Cee and Corbubion about 14-16 km ahead
Evening group session: SQ Habits - The spirit at the end of the world
Group dinner (optional)
Day 5 - Fisterra to Santiago D.C. (Transfer)
Meet-the-sunrise-meditation and bath (optional)
Morning transfer to Santiago De Compostela (offered but everyone is welcome to stay or travel by other means)
Leave tired but renewed and ready to apply the learned peak performance habits
What's inlcuded?
Pre-Hike Coaching Assessment Kit
Daily personal coaching sessions (30-45 min)
Daily group coaching session (60-90 min)
Accommodation
Transfer from Fisterra to Santiago De Compostela at the final day
Post-hike: 3 virtual meetings (45 min) every 4 weeks over a three month period with your personal coach
Not included
Flights and transfers to and from meeting point
Travel insurance
Meals
Personal expenses
Hiking gear (a high level recommendation below and the optimal "Fisterra light weight gear"-list can be submitted upon request)
Getting there
There are regular flights from the UK and Europe to Santiago De Compostela. There are also trains and buses available from major Spanish cities
What to bring?
Backpack (25-45 liter) with rain cover (or use a garden plastic bag inside)
Clothes - go as light as possible
Sunglasses
Comfortable hiking shorts
Comfortable pants (for the evening)
Swimsuit
T-shirt x 2 (e.g. merino)
Light warmer jacket (e.g. fleece)
Rain jacket
Socks and underwear x 2 (wool recommended)
Hat or baseball cap
Buff
Shoes
Trail running shoes
Sandals (for the evening)
Ditty bag
Sun cream with high SPF and lip balm with UV protection
Personal toiletries (please bring biodegradable products and bring a soap that you can also use for handwashing clothes)
