Nordic Walking week commencing 3rd July, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

We have a few updates for you regarding upcoming longer walks:
We are changing our sponsored walk that was scheduled for July 15th to mid to late August and I’ll get that date to you soon.  This is now going to be a Four Pub Walk! Yay!

Instead on the 15th July we will be doing the Two Moors Heritage Trail which starts in Flitton and follows a wonderful historical circular route to the edges of Flitwick and back.  This is a 5 mile walk and we will start at 11:30am on that Saturday from The White Hart in Flitton.  A well deserved drink at the Pub afterwards will make this a great day.  So put this in you diary and let me know by July 12th if you’d like to join us. Thanks.

DOVEDALE DIPPER – Peak District (15 miles) – August 6th. Please check out this link for more details: http://www.matlockrotary.org.uk/

HOLIDAY HANGOVERS
Sometimes when we go on holiday or have a break from exercise it’s hard to get back to your usual fitness routine.  This is why it’s so important to try to avoid any gaps when returning from holiday. It’s easy to come up with excuses but you’ll know in your guts. The quicker you get back to regular exercising/Nordic Walking, the better you’ll feel. Woohoo!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Moderate Plus & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

SPEED GRADING KEY:

Nordic Walking week commencing 26th June, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

I was glad to hear you all survived the recent heatwave!  I was having lovely weather too thankfully in Ireland but in the lower to mid 20’s.

Today we completed the Greensand Ridge Trail Series that we’ve been doing the past 5 weekends. (See Pics!)  I want to thank all of you who joined us and made this such a fab challenge these last few weeks.  We had brilliant weather the whole time and got enjoy the most wonderful countryside and the best company!  Well Done All.

A BIG thank you to Gordon, Rachel and Denise for the time spent doing the risk assessments, walks and driving.  Couldn’t do this without you!   Thanks to Peter too for helping with the driving throughout the challenge.

This next week we’re back to doing all the walks including Mod Plus and HIT. Yipee!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Moderate Plus & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

Nordic Walking week commencing 19th June, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

Hope you’ve all had a good week.

To Book onto the Final leg of the Greensand Ridge series, please contact Gordon by Friday 23rd June.

Details of times are below. The meeting place in Gamlingay will be the car park at Gamlingay Cinques Nature Reserve. Entrance close to 16 The Cinques, Gamlingay. SG19 3NU. A link to a map will be posted on my website here http://walk2fitness.co.uk/our-walks/social-walks/

BOOKING ON CLASSES THIS WEEK
Emails or texts should be sent to Gordon.  His email address is gordon@walk2fitness.co.uk
and his mobile number is 07970870720 

Any cancellations will be posted on the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk so please check if you are in doubt due to weather.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Moderate Plus & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

SPEED GRADING KEY:

Nordic

Walking week commencing 12th June, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

Another great leg of the Greensand Ridge series was completed today and everyone did so well. According to Gordon’s trusty GPS trackers (both of them) the walk was over 10 miles and not 8.8 miles which is what the official site says it is. So well done to all who took part and all those who helped with driving.

To Book onto the 4th leg if you haven’t already, please let Gordon know by Friday 16th.
email: gordon@walk2fitness.co.uk
txt: 07970 870720

Any cancellations will be posted on the website http://www.walk2fitness.co.uk so please check if you are in doubt due to weather.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:
All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Moderate Plus & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

SPEED GRADING KEY:
1 = Moderate Plus (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)
2 = Moderate (yet challenging)
3 = Gentle Plus (smidge slower than Moderate yet invigorating)
4 = Gentle (marginally slower than G+ class but energizing)
5 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
6 = Super G (Very slow so extra care can be taken)

*BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CLASSES MARKED BOLD BY 8PM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WALK. THANKS.

THIS WEEK’S WALKS:

Monday 10am – Cranfield village Hall, Court Road, Cranfield (2 & 3)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*No Instructor
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (4)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)
Wednesday 11am – Rowney Warren, Sandy Lane, near Shefford SG17 5QG (2) & (3) – £5*
Wednesday 6pm – Ampthill Park West Car Park (2)*
Thursday 10am – The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine (2 & 3)
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (4)*
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*No Instructor
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (2) & (3)
Sunday 9:30am – GREENSAND RIDGE LEG 4 – Haynes to Sandy (7.5miles) – meeting in Sandy at the Public car park, High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG – (£8) Bring your snacks and drinks. Thanks. THIS IS THE PENULTIMATE STAGE! Woohoo!

Pictures this week are from Greensand walk this afternoon, The Pop up walk in Woburn on Friday and finally the Nordic Social evening at The George Inn, Maulden. Great stuff!

Many thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 5th June, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

We have a great week ahead with some lovely walks planned, including an old favourite of many….our Pop Up walk this week is in Woburn and the Safari walk where we’ll get to see the elephants and various other animals along the way (we’ll be safely behind a fence!) If you would like to join us for this walk, please bring a picnic and a drink.  This is Booking walk so please let me know if you can come. Did I mention this is the most spectacular time of year to do this walk because the blooms are all out and will take your breath away…

The 2nd leg of our Greensand Ridge series was earlier today and everyone who took part did so well, especially as it turned out to be over 11 miles in the end!   Thanks to all of you who came along to this beautiful section of the walk.  Thanks too to Sue & Haydn, Pat, Rachel & Tony, Jean & Chris and Gordon for helping with the driving.  Already looking forward to next Saturday for the next leg of this Trail.  Leg 3 is 8.8 miles long and takes us from Ampthill to Haynes.  Through woodland, meadows and little villages this is another super section to walk.  If you want to join us, just let me know by Friday. This will be a leisurely walk at Gentle Plus pace. Thanks.

As you know our Thursday morning class is in various locations each week. This week we are starting at a new place which I know you’ll all love.  Meeting at Bromham Mill, this walk is located right next to the medieval bridge of 26 arches.  You can park around the back where we will begin our walk.  There is a lovely little café there so we can have a nice cuppa after our walk.   Have I ever told you that I love my job?!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Moderate Plus & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

SPEED GRADING KEY:

Nordic Walking week commencing 29th May, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers

We had a cracker of a walk today with a stroll along the canal, meandering through meadows, wandering in the woods and all with a great bunch of walkers who made this just a fab day!  Thanks to all who came along for Stage 1 of the Greensand Ridge series.

GREENSAND RIDGE – 2nd Stage – (10miles) – £8 – Meeting in Ampthill Hub car park at 9:30am.
Stage 2 is next Sunday from Woburn to Ampthill so if you’d like to join us, book on if you haven’t already. Yay!  This stage is 10 miles and is a beautiful walk through the Deer park; it takes us through peaceful meadows and also includes the added treat of walking through Segenhoe to see the Church ruin.  The whole walk is relatively flat. Please bring a snack and plenty to drink. We will meet at Ampthill Hub Car Park at 9:30am.  Thanks.

CRANFIELD WALK THIS WEEK ON TUESDAY AT 1:30PM – Due to missing your walk on Monday this week, I’m adding this walk on Tuesday at 1:30pm. Hope to see you there!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Moderate Plus & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

SPEED GRADING KEY:

Nordic Walking week commencing 22nd May, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers

A big Well Done to all of the walkers who took part in the Parkinson’s UK Charity walk this morning.  It was a lovely morning and great to walk and talk our way around the Country Park in Marston Vale.

This next week it looks like we have some good weather on our side so no excuses not to get out on the trails.  We have the 1st stage of the Greensand Ridge walk starting on Saturday so if you do wish to take part, please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks.

POLES
For good deals on Nordic Walking Poles go to https://nordicwalking.co.uk/products/39/  Let me know if you need any help or advice choosing the right pole for you.

GREENSAND RIDGE – 1st Stage – Leighton Buzzard to Woburn (8.5 miles) – £8
We will meet at Woburn Public Car Park at 11:30am where you will leave your cars.  We will then car pool to the start of the walk in Leighton Buzzard (15 minute drive).  This walk is relatively easy with no major hills  We begin walking along the canal alongside the River Ouze before crossing meadows and then into Rushmere Country Park. Here we can use the facilities and have a look at the Heron’s nesting from a wonderful look out terrace (bring your binoculars!). The walk should take about 3.5/4 hours with stops for drinks etc.  Please bring snacks/picnic. Arriving in Woburn we can pile into Flootes café for a well deserved cuppa!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Moderate Plus & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

Nordic Walking week commencing 15th May, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers

We had a fantastic day today doing the Five Pub Walk in Cambridgeshire!  A lovely flat walk and in the sunshine with over 400 taking part, the Charity made in excess of £4000. A fab walk, with great company and delish homemade cake at the end….Definitely will do this one again next year.  Well done to all who took part.

POP UP FRIDAY 10AM
Our POP UP walk this week is in Barton Le Clay walking to Hexton with stop for cuppa before returning to Barton.  This is entirely flat (I promise!) and takes in the beautiful scenery around the area.  It takes 40 minutes each way.  Let me know if you wish to come along for this easy walk. Thanks.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Moderate Plus & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

SPEED GRADING KEY:

Nordic Walking week commencing 8th May, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

Another wonderful week of walks as Spring is well and truly here in all it’s splendour. We had a lovely walk to the Stevington Windmill which we’ll do again later in the summer.
Thanks to Kathy for organising a lovely lunch for us last Wednesday in Campton.  Great walk, great lunch, awesome company!

NEW TRIAL MONDAY EVENING CLASS – 8th MAY – 5pm
This new class will be starting tomorrow at Barton Le Clay at the Recreation Ground, which is off Old Road. This is a spectacular location with the most amazing views.  Aimed at my Moderate Walkers. Please book on if you wish to attend.

NORDIC SOCIAL – MONTE’S TANDOORI, CRANFIELD 7:30pm.  Please let me know by tomorrow if you want to join us.

FIVE PUB WALK SUNDAY
We also have The Five Pub Walk in Over, Cambridgeshire on Sundaymorning.  If you’d like to do this walk you can register on the day and it costs £10.  This is an 11.5 mile walk with a stop at, you guessed it, five pubs along the route. Car pooling available if you’re interested. http://www.overdaycentre.co.uk/events

LONG DISTANCE WALKS COMING UP:
http://greensandtrust.org/GreensandRidge.html
GREENSAND RIDGE PART 1 – 27th May – 12pm
Leighton Buzzard to Woburn – 8.5 miles.  £8
GREENSAND RIDGE PART 2 – 4th June – 10am
Woburn to Ampthill – 10 miles.  £8
GREENSAND RIDGE PART 3 – 10th June – 12pm
Ampthill to Haynes – 8.8 miles.  £8
GREENSAND RIDGE PART 4 – 18th June – 10am
Haynes to Gamilngay – 12.8 miles.  £8
If you’d like to do any of these walks, please let me know in plenty of time as we need to organise the transport because the walks are linear.  Should be a fun challenge!  Yipee!

OUR SPONSORED WALK FOR LOCAL CHARITY – 15th July
I am organising, along with my trusty Walk Leaders and helpers, a Sponsored walk for Bedford Hospice Day Centre.  This is such a wonderful charity that helps people who are going through tremendous difficulties.  The sponsored walk will be in four stages so you can choose to do 1, 2, 3 or all 4 stages on the day.  It is approximately 20 miles in all but I will be getting a more accurate mileage after completing it shortly.  This will be open to your friends and family too so please get the word out.  The more money we can raise the better!  The walk will be guided by me and my Walk Leaders. The route is as follows:
Ampthill to Ridgemont (station café)
Ridgemont to Cranfield (Oso’s café)
Cranfield to The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine
Forest Centre to Ampthill (Hub)
There will be a celebratory party at the Hub following the walk. We will also be holding a Cake sale at The Hub too during the day.

DOVEDALE DIPPER – DERBYSHIRE – August 6th
http://www.matlockrotary.org.uk/
This is an organised walk by Matlock Rotary. Open to anyone, runners, walkers alike. I was planning on taking us up on Saturday 5th to do a walk in the Peak District and staying overnight. The next day doing the Dovedale Dipper of 15miles.
Details to follow.  Let me know if you want to join us.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:
All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Moderate Plus & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

Nordic Walking week commencing 1st May, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

Welcome to some new walkers who have just finished their Technique courses, they are: Kim, Shay, Sarah T, Sarah H, Tim, Gary, Veronica, Sally, Pamela & Jean.  We look forward to seeing you all on our walks!  Check out how to book on a class below:

BOOKING ON A CLASS
Each week you’ll receive a weekly email with all the walks listed.  Some walks you’ll have to book on to and these are highlighted in BOLD.  If you wish to attend one of the booking classes, please can you do this by 8pm the night before the walk at the latest. Because I have a minimum of three for a class to go ahead, failure to book on could mean the class is cancelled. You can book on by either emailing me at walk2fitness@live.co.uk or texting me on 07894791527.

NORDIC WALK & LUNCH – WEDNESDAY 3rd May
Wednesday – 11am – Rowney Warren walk followed by lunch at The White Hart opposite the Church in Mill Lane, Campton. About a 5 minuted drive from Rowney Warren. I will send a separate email with the menu details.

NEW TRIAL MONDAY EVENING CLASS – 8th MAY 2017 – 5pm
This new class will be starting a week Monday at Barton Le Clay at the Recreation Ground, which is off Old Road. This is a spectacular location with the most amazing views.  Aimed at my Moderate Walkers.

MONTE’S TANDOORI, CRANFIELD DINNER – 11th May, 7:30pm
Definitely time for one of our Cranfield Socials and Monte’s is a favourite.  Please let me know by Monday 8th May if you are interested in joining us!

WEDNESDAY EVENING WALKS AT 6PM – BOOKING CLASS
This walk is now officially Moderate (and faster Gentle Plus) and Moderate Plus, so will be splitting into two groups.  Yipee!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Moderate Plus & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

SPEED GRADING KEY: