Nordic Walks week commencing 28th November, 2016

Hi Nordic Walkers,

SATURDAY FESTIVE WALK – HUB CAFE – £5
This coming Saturday is our Festive Walk Event which this year is both 5k and 10K.  For those of you who usually walk on a Saturday at 10am, this is the same distance we usually do. The route is mostly flat too so you can have uninterrupted chats!  We are hoping to have a Cake Sale too at the Hub to raise funds for the Tramper Scooter Fund.  There will be complimentary mince pies (plus Gluten free options) and Mulled wine afterwards.

As this is a Festive fun Walk and a fundraiser for the Scooter, Family and Friends are welcome too at £5 per person, £2 for children under 12 and this goes directly to the Tramper Fund.  Festive head wear encouraged but optional.

Please note the walks this Saturday are starting from the Hub car park and as this can get busy, it is suggested you park at the usual West car park and walk up; so please give yourself enough time to get there before the walk.

Saturday Walk Details:
9:30am – 10k Starts
9:45am – 5K for Gentle Walkers Starts
10am – 5K for Gentle Plus & Moderate Walkers Starts

Cake Donations:
Cake/cookie donations for our cake stall are needed for Saturday, so if anyone can bake up a super treat for this event, I would be most grateful.  Your cake sales in the past are now legendary and it’s no secret, our Nordic Walkers ARE the BEST BAKERS in the country!  I should know, I’m a professional cake taster and expert!

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

Monday 10am – Cranfield, Court Road, by the church (2) & (3)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (4)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)
Thursday 10am – Woburn Public Car Park (opposite the church), Woburn (2) & (3)
Saturday 9:30am – 10K Begins – Ampthill Park, HUB Car Park
Saturday 9:45am – 5K Begins for Gentle Walkers, Ampthill Park, HUB Car Park
Saturday 10am – 5K Begins for Gentle Plus & Moderate Walkers, Ampthill Park, HUB Car Park

Dates for your Diary:
18th December, Santa Stroll 2k & 5k, Hub Car Park.  Register at The HUB to get your Santa costume!

Christmas Lunches
5th December, 12pm – The Chequers, Westoning
17th December, 12pm – The Horse & Groom, Ampthill
2 Places still available for the 17th December lunch so please let me know if you can come!  Yipee!

BRITISH NORDIC WALKING 10K CHAMPION 2016
I must let you all know that our own Paula W was the overall Fastest lady in the British Nordic Walking Challenge series 2016 season.  A MASSIVE Congratulations Paula for such a great achievement!

Please check the Website www.walk2fitness.co.uk for all the latest info on our Walks and events.

Many thanks to all of you for your support at the events and fundraisers.  You make such a difference.

Elaine

Nordic Walks week commencing 21st November, 2016

Hi Nordic Walkers,

Poles
If there is anyone wanting Nordic Walking Poles or paws etc, please let me know by Tuesday as this will be my last time ordering poles with my discount from Nordic Walking UK.  From then on you can get still get poles direct from NWUK or anywhere else and I can still advise you etc on the poles best suited to you.  Thanks.

No Dilly Dallying!
Our sessions are going to be stepped up a bit starting Monday! There will be fewer stops and less time at the stops for nose blows etc.  With conditions getting colder it is important that once we’re warm, we don’t stop too long, so have your tissues ready to go!  It’s such a great time of year to be outside so lets make the most of our sessions and keep moving! 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
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

Monday 10am – Cranfield, Court Road, by the church (2) & (3)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (4)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)
Thursday 10am – Bedford Park, Foster Hill Road, Bedford (2) & (3) Paws needed
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West car park (4)*
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West car park (1)*
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)

Upcoming Events
3rd December – Our Festive walks starting at the Hub Café, Ampthill Park – (Festive hear wear optional!)
9:30am – 10k walk
9:45am – Gentle 5k walk
10am – Gentle Plus & Moderate 5K walk
Followed by Drinks and mince Pies at The Hub.

Christmas Lunches
5th December, 12pm – The Chequers, Westoning
17th December, 12pm – The Prince of Wales, Ampthill
Places still available for the 17th December lunch so please let me know if you can come!  Yipee!

Tomorrow morning looks like it may be wet so please check your email for any updates in the morning or check www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walks week commencing 14th November, 2016

Hi Walkers,
We had a great week of walks last week and it is great to welcome some new walkers: Martin, Hilary, Sharon, Paul, Cinthea, Margaret and Jan.  Yay!

INCLEMENT WEATHER
If I have to cancel any walks due to bad weather I will send out an email around 45 minutes prior to a class, but the latest info will always be on the website: www.walk2fitness.co.uk Always check before you leave in dodgy conditions, just in case.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH
So as mentioned in a previous email, our main Christmas lunch is on the 5th December this year at Noon at The Chequers in Westoning.  I have around 7 places left for this and just in case any of the Cranfield group thought it would be cutting it too tight after their walk on that Monday to make it to the lunch, I am changing the start time on that day to 9:30am. For all my walkers, if you are interested in coming along, please let me know by the 21st November.  A £10 deposit is needed by then.  Nom Nom!

Our Nordic Festive Walking & Social Event is on the 3rd December this year with a 10k walk starting at 9:30am and a 5K (what you all usually walk on a Saturday) starting at 10am.  All Gentle Walkers can start at 9:45am.  All coming together at the end at The Hub café where there will be mince pies and mulled wine.  On this day, Festive head wear is encouraged!

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

Monday 10am – Cranfield, Court Road, by the church (2) & (3)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (4)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)
Thursday 10am – Danish Camp, Church Lane, Willington (2) & (3) Paws needed
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West car park (4)*
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West car park (1)*
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)

At this time of year, please make sure you are wearing good boots/shoes with a grip.  Wrap up warm preferably in layers.  Bring plenty of tissues…..Oh no, sounding like my mum again!  Aaaaah!

See you all out there on the trails!

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walks week commencing 7th November, 2016

Hi Guys,
Great walks last week with speeds increasing as the temperatures drop!  Well done. Can’t beat a clear nippy day and a set of poles!

I will be checking techniques again this week as I noticed a few new variations due to in-depth chatting!  It may be a little tweak here and there so nothing major.  We would win awards for the Nordic Talking in classes if there were such competitions!  What is good to see though, is no matter how much chatting is going on, you still put in such great effort each time, so well done all of you.

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

Monday 10am – Cranfield, Court Road, by the church (2) & (3)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (4)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)
Thursday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West car park (4)*
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West car park (1)*
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)

Have a great week!

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walks week commencing 31st October, 2016

Hi Walkers,
What a busy but Fun week we’ve had with Half marathons, Pub walks and Socials!
Well done to Paula W, Helen, Kathy T, Tracey B, Denise and Jean H for completing a tough Half Marathon on Thursday in Woburn!  Fab effort from all of you.
Our pub walk yesterday was a real treat with awesome views and great company!  The yummy lunch was a nice interval before heading back to Barton.  Thank to all of you who came along.

GENTLE CLASS TUESDAY
This class will now start from 9am to 9:45am

NEWBIE GRADUATES
We have a few new walkers joining us who I’m sure you’ll all make very welcome as always.  They are: Val, Maryanne, Veronica, Carolyn, Sarah Q, Sarah L, Paul, Susan, Andrew and Shayne.  We look forward to seeing you all in the classes and if you’re unsure about which class you should attend, just let me know!   Have Fun!

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

Monday 10am – Cranfield, Court Road, by the church (2) & (3)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (4)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park, (2) & (3)
Thursday 10am – Kempston Mill, Mill Lane, Kempston MK42 7FD (2) & (3)
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West car park (4)*
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West car park (1)*
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
I’m organising a 10k and 5k Nordic Walking event on December 3rd at Ampthill Park.  Festive Headwear is a must!  The 10K will begin at 9:30am and the 5K at 10am.  There will be mince Pies and mulled wine at the Hub following the walks along with festive music.  I will give you more details later but put the date in your diaries now so you don’t miss it!  It should be great fun!  Yay!

Hope you all have great walks this week and remember to take in the beautiful Autumn countryside.  It’s a wonderful time of year to be outside!

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walks week commencing 24th October, 2016

Hi Walkers,

So great to see some old faces returning to our walks!  For any of my past walkers who want to return, please do!  I can always give you a brief technique refresher if you feel you need it.  You’re always welcome.

This week a small group of us are doing the Half Marathon around Woburn and surrounding villages.  This is for the NSPCC and should be quite a tough challenge.  I know you’ll wish all our walkers well for this great walk and if you’d like to donate to the charity you can  Click here to donate to NSPCC Childline
Many thanks.

As well as fab walks this week we have two socials; Our Cranfield Monty’s Tandoori dinner on Thursday evening and on Saturday we have a Gentle Pub Walk from Barton Le Clay to Hexton. If you would like to attend either of these, please let me know as soon as you can. 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
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

Monday 10am – Cranfield, Court Road, by the church (2) & (3)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (4)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park, (2) & (3)
THURSDAY 9:30AM – WOBURN HALF MARATHON
Thursday 10am – Bedford Park, Foster Hill Road, Bedford (2) & (3)
THURSDAY 7:15PM SOCIAL AT MONTE’S, CRANFIELD*
Satuurday 9am – Ampthill Park, West car park (4)*
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West car park (1)*
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)
SATURDAY 11:30AM GENTLE PUB WALK* BARTON TO HEXTON (Start: Old Road, Barton)

Really looking forward to some great walks and socials this week with you all! Yipee!

Thanks,
Elaine
Ps, Pics this week, View of Heart Rate Hill through the trees with the Moderates going up it in the distance. Other pic is the Nordic Gods shining down on us in the Ampthill woods!

Nordic Walks week commencing 17th October, 2016

Hi Nordic Walkers,

We were blessed with great weather last week, lovely dry nippy mornings which made you all speed off in the first 10 mins until you warmed up!  Clocking some great speeds for these awesome Autumn days.  Pictures this week are all taken in Ampthill Park.

GENTLE & GENTLE PLUS PUB WALK
This walk will take place on Saturday, October 29th at 11:30am.   Leaving Old Road in Barton Le Clay, we will walk almost 2 miles on a lovely flat countryside track taking in the sweeping views across this beautiful part of Bedfordshire.  We will arrive at The Raven Pub in Hexton at approximately 12:15pm – 12:30pm where we will have lunch. After our hunger and thirst has been quenched we will return to our trail arriving back in Barton at 2-2:30pm.  This walk is for everyone but please note it will be at a Gentle pace. Please book if you wish to join us. Thanks!

CONGRATULATIONS PAULA!
Our Speedy Mod Plus Nordic Walking Goat-ess Paula, took part in the British Nordic Walking 10k race this morning at Black Park, Buckinghamshire and she was the Fastest Lady!  Winining in 74minutes!  What a fantastic achievement!  Well done Paula.

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

Monday 10am – Cranfield, Court Road, by the church (2) & (3)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (4)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park, (2) & (3)
Thursday 10am – The Bedford Golf Club, Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham (2) & (3)
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (4)*
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West car park (1)*
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)

ALL OUR EVENING WALKS WILL RETURN IN SPRING 2017

Have a Fab week!

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walks week commencing 26th September, 2016

Hi Walkers,
A massive thank you to all those who came to the Summer Social and also supported the Macmillan Cake stall.  So many of made some amazing and delicious cakes!  I’m happy to say that all your effort and time paid off; ALL the cakes ended up being sold and we made £227 for the Macmillan charity,  Again, thank you so much to those who baked and those who bought the lovely cakes as well as kindly giving me cash donations.
We had a great get together at the summer social and a BIG thank you to Sheelagh, Barbara and Gordon for helping.  Couldn’t do it without you….

Great walks last week and even the Cranfield bunch managed an extra hill or two with hardly a groan, well done you lot!

Our Pop Up walk in Woburn was fab as always.  We had perfect weather and great company.  We even saw the baby elephant who we found out was having her First Birthday.  Aah.

BEGINNERS COURSES
Saturday 1st October, 11am – Ampthill West Car Park
Wednesday 5th October, 10am – Woburn Public Car Park, Woburn
Friday 7th October, 12pm – Rowney Warren car park, Shefford
If you have any friends or family who would like to learn Nordic Walking, please have them email me to book their place.  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
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50

Monday 10am – Cranfield, Court Road, by the church (2) & (3)
Monday 6:30pm – Starting again in Spring 2017
Tuesday 8:30am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park, (2) & (3)
Wednesday 6pm – Ampthill Park, West car park, (1) & (2)*
Thursday 10am – Woburn, Public car park (2) & (3)
Thursday 6pm – Ampthill Park, West car park HIT
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West car park (1) & (4)*
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (2) & (3)
Saturday 11am – BEGINNERS COURSE – Ampthill Park, West car park – Booking essential.*

LONDON BRIDGES 10 MILE 13 BRIDGE WALK
For those of you who are doing the London walk on the 9th October, can you check your name is on the list and if not just let me know.  Also, if you have a Travel card for the train can you let me know.  I will send out details of times and trains etc in the next couple of days.  Yay!
London walkers List: Diane Bloomfield, Sue B, Caron, Sam P, Sheila W, Derek, Jean W + husband, Angela D (with Jean’s extra entry!), Rachel, Tony, Enza, Pat C, Gordon

Looking forward to some great walks this week, weather looking good!
Thanks for all your support,
Elaine