Great to be back walking with you even though I’m a bit slow at the moment!  I will be continuing to take a break from the Striders group leaving Paul to march on with you guys.  With this cold weather I know how easy it would be to stay tucked up in the warm, so I’m so pleased to see so many of you coming along to get your walks in!   Great stuff!  

IMPORTANT
Please ensure you send or hand in the ParQ forms this week. This form is required for all of my walkers who wish to attend the walks we offer. Go to www.walk2fitness.co.uk to print off.  Please write in capitals.  Thank you

WALKS COMMENCING 28th JANUARY, 2019

ALL WALKS MARKED IN BOLD ARE BOOKING CLASSES.  
PLEASE BOOK BY 8PM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WALK  YOU WISH TO ATTEND.  THANK YOU.

MONDAY
10am – Cranfield, Village Hall – (3)
10am – Cranfield, Village Hall – (4) (rumours of cake at Oso’s!)
TUESDAY
8:45am – Ampthill, Central Car Park – (2)*
9am – Ampthill, West Car Park – (5)*
10am – Ampthill, West Car Park – (3&4)
WEDNESDAY
10am – Beginners Technique Course session 2
THURSDAY
10am – Bedford Park, Foster Hill Road car park, Bedford – (3&4)
FRIDAY
Private sessions
SATURDAY
9am – Ampthill, West Car Park – (5)*
9:15am – Ampthill, West Car Park – (2)*
10am – Ampthill, West Car Park – (3&4)
11am – Beginners Technique Course session 2 FULLY BOOKED
12pm – Beginners Technique Course session 2 FULLY BOOKED

CLASS SESSION FEES: £5 UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE   
POLE HIRE: £1
PLEASE ARRIVE 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE WALKS

ALL THE LATEST INFORMATION ON OUR WALKS INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE 
WWW.WALK2FITNESS.CO.UK

Striking the ground

Make sure when you’re Nordic Walking on the flat that you are striking the ground with your heel first and with a straight leg.  Bending at the knee on impact can cause problems to the joint over time.  This excludes the downhill technique whereby a slight soft knee is recommended. 

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POLE INFORMATION
As mentioned to my New Nordic Walkers, here is a good site to purchase your new poles https://nordicwalking.co.uk/products/2/  You can also get poles from other websites too so it’s worth checking.  Most shops only sell Trekking poles so it is unlikely you will see any Nordic poles on the high street.  Make sure they are Nordic Walking poles and not trekking poles as the full technique requires the hand strap only supplied with Nordic Walking Poles.  Please let me know if you need any advice. 
Thanks.

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Peak District Pub Walks Trip

We are arranging to do a two night/three day trip to the Peak District on 19th to 21st June.  We intend to do 4 walks over these days.  Each walk will be between 5 and 8 miles and quite challenging with the hills. Please let me know if you’re interested.  Thanks.

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ABILITY BOW CHARITY WALKS
As you know I am running (& walking at this rate) the London Marathon on April 28th.  I am looking to raise £1300 and all this will go to Ability Bow Gym in East London; the only Gym in London for people with disabilities and long term health conditions. 
There will also be Cake sales and Quizzes coming up in the next few months to help too, so please tell all your friends and family.

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE MUDDY SECTIONS ON THESE WALKS SO PLEASE WEAR THE CORRECT FOOTWEAR.  

ABILITY BOW CHARITY WALKS – ALL WALKS £10
Sunday 24th February – 9:30am  – Clophill (8 miles)
Sunday 17th March – 9am – St Paddy’s Day (wear green) – Woburn (11miles)
Sunday 7th April – 9am – Barton Le Clay (9 miles)

The mileage is approximate at this time but after our Risk Assessments we will have an accurate mileage to give you.  

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Elaine.Milne
http://www.abilitybow.org/our-work

DATES FOR THE DIARY
Let me know if you have any questions about the walks below.

GREENSAND FESTIVAL WALKS
Friday 10th May – 10am – Woburn Countryside walk – 6 miles – £6
Saturday 11th May – 11:30am – Ampthill Park to Houghton House – 6 miles – £6
Wednesday 15th May – 11am – Old Warden circular picnic walk (flat) – 7 miles – £7
Friday 17th May – 10am – Ampthill Park to Centreparcs long circular – 7.5 miles – £6
Friday 24th May – 10am – Cranfield to Forest Centre, Marston – 8 miles – £7
Sunday 26th May – 10am – Woburn Safari walk – 6 miles – £6

PEAK DISTRICT PUB WALKS
19th, 20th, 21st June

LYON, FRANCE
Friday 11th to Monday 14th October

Nordic Walks commencing 21st January, 2019

Great to hear that you’ve all been doing so well this past week in my absence. Well done for keeping it up and working hard on your fitness. Great job too to all the Walk Leaders and helpers!

PARQ FORMS
Anyone wishing to attend our walks need to fill in the Parq form which can be found on our website www.walk2fitness.co.uk. You can either scan it back to me or hand in to me or one of the Walk Leaders.
Thank you.
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Walk Grading Key:
1 – HIIT (High Intensity, Hills)
2 – Striders (Fast, Hills)
3 – Moderate
4 – Gentle Plus
5 – Gentle
6 – Super G

1 – 30mins, intense workout
2 – 45 mins, fast with hills
3 – 1 hour, split into 2 speed groups
4 – 1 hour, good pace, less hills
5 – 45/60mins, slow, steady pace
6 – Extra care taken at slow pace

WALKS COMMENCING 21st JANUARY, 2019
ALL WALKS MARKED IN BOLD ARE BOOKING CLASSES.
PLEASE BOOK BY 8PM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WALK YOU WISH TO ATTEND.
THANK YOU.
MONDAY
10am – Cranfield, Village Hall – (3)
10am – Cranfield, Village Hall – (4)
TUESDAY
8:45am – Ampthill, Central Car Park – (2)*
9am – Ampthill, West Car Park – (5)*
10am – Ampthill, West Car Park – (3&4)
WEDNESDAY
10am – Beginners Technique Course session 1
THURSDAY
10am – Bedford Golf Club, Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham- (3&4)
FRIDAY
Private sessions
SATURDAY
9am – Ampthill, West Car Park – (5)*
9:15am – Ampthill, West Car Park – (2)*
10am – Ampthill, West Car Park – (3&4)
11am – Beginners Technique Course session 1 FULLY BOOKED
12pm – Beginners Technique Course session 1 FULLY BOOKED
PLEASE ARRIVE 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE WALK START TIME.
ALL THE LATEST INFORMATION ON OUR WALKS INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE
WWW.WALK2FITNESS.CO.UK

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Your Health & Fitness

Walking once a weekis good but you won’t see too many changes with your fitness and health. On the days you’re not Nordic Walking, consider taking a brisk 20 minute walk. The benefits are tremendous!

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Lyon
On October 12th and 13th, there is a Nordic Walking event in Lyon, France. Registration isn’t until May, however it may be wise to book accommodation beforehand. I’m staying at B&B Lyon Centre Perrache Berthelot as it’s pretty central and going Friday 11th and returning Monday 14th to make a weekend of it!
Go to: https://www.nordicwalkinlyon.com/?lang=en
to take a look. There are walks for all abilities at this event.

Greensand Country Festival Walks
We have been asked to do some walks again this year for the Greensand Country Festival. So see below and put in your diary!

FESTIVAL WALKS
Friday 10th May – 10am – Woburn Countryside walk – 6 miles – £6
Saturday 11th May – 11:30am – Ampthill Park to Houghton House – 6 miles – £6
Wednesday 15th May – 11am – Old Warden circular picnic walk (flat) – 7 miles – £7
Friday 17th May – 10am – Ampthill Park to Centreparc long circular – 7.5 miles – £6
Friday 24th May – 10am – Cranfield to Forest Centre, Marston – 8 miles – £7
Sunday 26th May – 10am – Woburn Safari walk – 6 miles – £6

Have a fantastic week everyone!
Many thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 14th January, 2019

Hi Walkers,

Another great week of walks and for those who haven’t been in a while; it’s so encouraging seeing you returning to Nordic Walking.  Welcome back.  We have had some great Taster sessions this past Saturday, and now the courses are full too, so I think the word is out about the many benefits of Nordic Walking.   Woohoo!

INJURY
I have managed to aggravate my calf muscle strain further during the last Taster yesterday and felt a distinct pop in the muscle.  I will therefore have to rest it this week in order for it to repair.   All the walks will go ahead as usual thanks to my wonderful Walk Leaders and helpers.  Thanks, Gordon, Denise, Paul, Caron and Barbara for your assistance.  

PARQ FORM 
We have now put the ParQ (Pre Activity Readiness Questionnaire) on the Website www.walk2fitness.co.uk  Please remember to fill this in and hand to one of the Walk Leaders or myself by the end of January.  This form is required by all walkers who wish to attend our walks.  Many thanks.   

THIS WEEK’S WALKS
Monday 10am – Cranfield Village hall, Court Road, Cranfield, MK43 0DR (3)
Monday 10am – Cranfield Village hall, Court Road, Cranfield, MK43 0DR(4&5)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West car park (1)*
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West car park (5)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (3&4)
Thursday 10am – Woburn, Public Car park (3&4)
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)* 
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West Car park (1)*
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4) 

*BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CLASSES MARKED BOLD BY8PM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WALK. THANKS.

SPEED GRADING KEY:
1 = Striders (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)
2 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
3 = Moderate (2 Speeds to choose from)
4 = Gentle Plus (steady, easy pace)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing) 
6 = Super G (Very slow so extra care can be taken) 

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:
All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £15
Pole Hire £1

See you all out there on the trails!  Thanks, 
Elaine

Hi Walkers,

Nordic Walking week commencing 7th January, 2019

Well, what a great start to 2019!   So many of you came along to classes this first week of the New year and it was fab to see the effort and determination.  

The Striders really flew around the 5 mile route on Saturday morning and we will do this again for sure.   Seeing record numbers attending both Thursday and Saturday classes this past week is so very encouraging.  It means you are starting the year on the right foot (pardon the pun!)  

We are looking at introducing a Moderate 3 class on Saturdays soon to cater to those inbetweeners who are faster than the Gentle Plus but not quite at Mod 2 pace yet.  This will enable folks to work hard but not over do it and as always, half way through the session, there is the option to switch into another group if you want more of a challenge or if you need to pull back a bit.  Always talk to me or the Walk Leaders if you find you are struggling as we are there to help.  Yay!

I will be needing updates of all your details so I will put the form on the website but also have paper copies with me too. The new forms are a requirement to walk with us so make sure you get one filled out by end of January.  Thanks.  

POP UP FRIDAY

10am – Centreparcs circular 5 miler – £6
Starting at the West car park in Ampthill Park, we will set off for the woods and enjoy the sweeping views that surround centreparcs and return. Cuppa at Hub after!  

NEW TASTERS AND COURSES
BOOKING ESSENTIAL WWW.WALK2FITNESS.CO.UK

FREE TASTER SESSION 

Saturday, 12th January at 11am West Car park, Ampthill FULLY BOOKED
Saturday, 12th January, 2019 at 12:15pm West Car park, Ampthill 

NEW FAST TRACK BEGINNERS COURSE

Wednesday 16th January, 2018 at 11am at the West car Park, Ampthill
Saturday 19th January, 2019 at 11am at the West car park FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 19th January, 2019 at 12pm at the West car park
Running over 3 consecutive Wednesdays & Saturdays.  

THIS WEEK’S WALKS

Monday 10am – Cranfield Village hall, Court Road, Cranfield, MK43 0DR (3)
Monday 10am – Cranfield Village hall, Court Road, Cranfield, MK43 0DR(4&5)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West car park (1)*
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West car park (5)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (3&4)
Thursday 10am – The George Inn, George Street, Maulden (3&4)
Friday 10am – POP UP – Ampthill Park to Centreparcs circular 5 miles (3&4)*
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)* 
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West Car park (1)*
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4) 

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

Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West car park (1)*
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West car park (5)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (3&4)
Thursday 10am – The George Inn, George Street, Maulden (3&4)
Friday 10am – POP UP – Ampthill Park to Centreparcs circular 5 miles (3&4)*
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)* 
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West Car park (1)*
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4) 

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

SPEED GRADING KEY:

1 = Striders (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)
2 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
3 = Moderate (2 Speeds to choose from)
4 = Gentle Plus (steady, easy pace)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing)
6 = Super G (Very slow so extra care can be taken) 

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £15
Pole Hire £1

See you all out there on the trails!  Thanks, 
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 30th December, 2018

Hi Walkers,
 

A fantastic turnout this past Christmas week!  Well done to all of you who came along and kept up the momentum through the festive season. Great stuff!

I’ve been running Walk2Fitness for over 8 years now and 2018 was by far the most successful as far as new walkers starting Nordic Walking and also for the amount of walks we did including those further afield and abroad!   It’s thanks to all of you for continuing to come along to the walks and of course, my wonderful walk leaders who make it possible to offer the varied walks we do.  

So, A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all of you, who make up the Walk2Fitness family for your continued support and friendship.  I’m looking forward to making 2019 the best year yet with many new challenges and fun walks with you all; so watch this space!

Saturday Striders class – earlier start this week 8:30am

This coming Saturday we will be doing a 5 mile challenge from Ampthill Park then walking the perimeter of Centre Parcs.  This will be tough as the conditions are quite slippery in parts.  Please wear the correct footwear.  Thanks.

NEW TASTERS AND COURSES

BOOKING ESSENTIAL WWW.WALK2FITNESS.CO.UK
FREE TASTER SESSION 
Saturday, 12th January, 2019 at 11am West Car park, Ampthill.

NEW FAST TRACK BEGINNERS COURSE
Wednesday 16th January, 2018 at 11am at the West car Park, Ampthill
Saturday 19th January, 2019 at 11am at the West car park. 
running over 3 consecutive Wednesdays & Saturdays.  

THIS WEEK’S WALKS

Monday 10am – Cranfield Village hall, Court Road, Cranfield, MK43 0DR (3)
Monday 10am – Cranfield Village hall, Court Road, Cranfield, MK43 0DR(4&5)
Thursday 10am – The Bedford Golf Club, Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham (3&4)River walk
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)* 
Saturday 8:30am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)* 5 mile Centre Parcs walk*
(this walk will be quite muddy in parts so please wear the correct footwear)
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4) 

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

SPEED GRADING KEY:

1 = Striders (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)2 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
3 = Moderate (2 Speeds to choose from)
4 = Gentle Plus (steady, easy pace)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing) 6 = Super G (Very slow so extra care can be taken) 

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £15
Pole Hire £1

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Thanks, 
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 24th December, 2018

Hi Walkers,

Well I have had a lot of Christmas dinners already with all my various Nordic Walking groups and I’ve had a blast!  Thanks to all of you who came along to the Christmas meals and made it so much fun.  Also thanks to all the walkers who came along to the Christmas Quiz & Chips on Saturday.  I really appreciate the lovely gift card you all contributed to so, thanks everyone. 

MY PERSONAL CHALLENGE FOR 2019

Some of you may know that I’ve signed up to do the London Marathon on April 28th, 2019.  I am running for a Charity called Ability Bow which is a small charity in London.  The money I raise will go towards helping them continue the wonderful work they do in encouraging and supporting people will long term health conditions to stay active.  I will be doing several walking challenges for you all with the aim of raising funds for this fab charity!  
I will provide you with a list of our walking challenges in the new year. 
I have set up a charity page where all the funds from the walk challenges will go: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Elaine.Milne
Thanks x

NEW TASTERS AND COURSES
BOOKING ESSENTIAL WWW.WALK2FITNESS.CO.UK
FREE TASTER SESSION 

Saturday, 12th January, 2019 at 11am West Car park, Ampthill.

NEW FAST TRACK BEGINNERS COURSE

Wednesday 16th January, 2018 at 11am at the West car Park, Ampthill
Saturday 19th January, 2019 at 11am at the West car park. 
running over 3 consecutive Wednesdays & Saturdays.  

THIS WEEK’S WALKS

Monday 10am – Cranfield Village hall, Court Road, Cranfield, MK43 0DR (3)
Monday 10am – Cranfield Village hall, Court Road, Cranfield, MK43 0DR(4&5)
Thursday 10am – Woburn Public Car Park, Woburn (3&4) 4 miles
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)* 
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)* 
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4) 

*BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CLASSES MARKED BOLD BY8PM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WALK. THANKS.

SPEED GRADING KEY:

1 = Striders (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)
2 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
3 = Moderate (2 Speeds to choose from)
4 = Gentle Plus (steady, easy pace)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing) 6 = Super G (Very slow so extra care can be taken) 

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £15
Pole Hire £1

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS !
Thanks, 
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 17th December, 2018

Hi Walkers,
 

Thanks to all my Cranfield walkers for helping with the Christmas tree last Monday.  I received a lovely email from the Church to thank you all for our tree this year and for helping make this such a magical event.  Yay!

THURSDAY CLASS LATER START THIS WEEK!

Please note the Thursday class will be starting at 10:30am this week so we can have a cuppa when the pub opens at 11:30am! 

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR WALKS

Just to remind everyone that Nordic Walking Classes will be continuing throughout Christmas and New Years holidays so you can keep your fitness levels up and burn off those extra calories from all the yummy meals.  So you don’t abandon your families and friends to attend the walks; you are welcome to bring them along to join in, no poles needed. 

HOLIDAY WALKS

Monday, 24th December – 10am – Cranfield Village Hall, Court Road 
Thursday, 27th December – 10am – Woburn Public Car Park, Woburn
Saturday, 29th December – Walks as normal
Monday, 31st December – 10am – Cranfield Village hall, Court Road, Cranfield, MK43 0DR

QUIZ & CHIPS – Saturday 11:15am – The HUB.

Just let me know if you are interested in coming so I can let the HUB know how many portions to do.  Woohoo!  DO BRING EXTRA CLOTHING AND GLOVES/HATS AS IT GETS COLD SITTING FOR THE QUIZ. CHEERS! 

SPEED GRADING KEY

1 = Striders (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)
2 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
3 = Moderate (2 Speeds to choose from)
4 = Gentle Plus (steady, easy pace)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing) 6 = Super G (Very slow so extra care can be taken) 

THIS WEEK’S WALKS

Monday 10am – Cranfield Village Hall, Court Road, Cranfield (3)
Monday 10am – Cranfield Village Hall, Court Road, Cranfield (4&5)
Monday 7:30pm – STRIDERS XMAS DINNER
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park Hub Car Park (1)* 
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park West Car Park (3&4)
Wednesday 7pm – CRANFIELD XMAS DINNER
Thursday 10:30am – The Cross Keys, Tithe Road, Wood End MK43 9BE (3&4)
OPTIONAL FESTIVE HEADWEAR FOR SATURDAY WALKS 
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)* 
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)* 
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4) 
Saturday 11:15am – QUIZ & CHIPS – Hub Café, Ampthill 

*BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CLASSES MARKED BOLD BY8PM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WALK. THANKS.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £15
Pole Hire £1

  See you all out there on the trails! 
Thanks, 
Elaine

Hi Walkers,

Great effort by the Saturday walkers yesterday who were put through their paces!   The Mod 1’s had a good stretch of the legs too being led by Derek!  Well done all.  

The Cranfield Bunch helped make our Christmas Tree for the festival look Amazing!  Lesley and Jean H made the fantastic Doves and we had a happy troop decorate the tree and with some sneaky mulled wine to warm us up, we had a great time. Thanks Janet, Alan, Jean N, Gordon, Jean H, Linda and Anne for your time.

POP UP BREAKFAST WALK – WOBURN

Meeting at the Public Car Park we’ll do a good 3 mile walk followed by a yummy breakfast (optional) Woohoo!

REMINDERS

QUIZ & CHIPS – our last Saturday walk before Christmas (22nd) will be followed by our Quiz & Chips at The HUB.  Starting at 11:15am – Free fun general knowledge quiz – with hot chips!  Just let me know if you are interested in coming so I can let the HUB know how many portions to do.  Woohoo!  

SPEED GRADING KEY

:1 = Striders (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)2 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
3 = Moderate (2 Speeds to choose from)
4 = Gentle Plus (steady, easy pace)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing) 6 = Super G (Very slow so extra care can be taken) 

THIS WEEK’S WALKS

Monday 10am – Cranfield Village Hall, Court Road, Cranfield (3)
Monday 10am – Cranfield Village Hall, Court Road, Cranfield (4&5)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park Hub Car Park (1)* 
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park West Car Park (3&4)
Thursday 10am – Danish Camp, Chapel lane, Willington MK44 3QG (3&4)* Paws
Friday 9am – POP UP WALK – Woburn Public Car Park (3&4)* 
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Saturday 9:15am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)* 
Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4)

*BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CLASSES MARKED BOLD BY8PM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WALK. THANKS.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £15
Pole Hire £1

  See you all out there on the trails! 
Thanks, 
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 26th November, 2018

Hi Walkers,

So happy to see so many of my walkers at the Santa Stroll today!  Thank you for coming along and making it such a fun event.  A Massive thank you to Gordon for helping get the route marked up this morning and Peter, Martin, Denise and Barbara for being great marshalls! Couldn’t do this without you all.  I also must thank Bev and her marvellous carol singers who really made this feel so festive.  Not forgetting Enza and June for their lovely stall.  Thanks everyone.

This coming week we have some mixed weather so make sure you wear the correct shoes/boots.  If it is heavy rain I will cancel due to the slip hazard with surface water, and I will endeavour to get an email out at least 45 mins prior to the class.  The very latest updates regarding cancellations are put on the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk so definitely look it up before you leave for your walk if in any doubt.

CRANFIELD CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

I will be bringing our Christmas Tree to the Cranfield Church at 2:45pm on Thursday this week to decorate.  I have a lot of the decorations you did last time so we can use them and as the theme this year is Peace, Lesley and Jean H have made the best Doves to put on the tree too.  Thanks guys.  If any of my Cranfield Bunch are free on Thursday afternoon, it would be great to see you.  Cuppa at Oso’s afterwards.  Yay!

REMINDERS

WALK2FITNESS CHRISTMAS LUNCH this Wednesday and it starts at 12pm at the Cross Keys in Wood End. This is now fully booked.  Looking forward to seeing you there.

QUIZ & CHIPS – our last Saturday walk before Christmas (22nd) will be followed by our Quiz & Chips at The HUB.  Starting at 11:15am – Free fun general knowledge quiz – with hot chips!  Just let me know if you are interested in coming so I can let the HUB know how many portions to do.  Woohoo!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15
Pole Hire £1

SPEED GRADING KEY:

Nordic Walking week commencing 26th November, 2018

Hi Walkers,

So the earmuffs were needed this week for some chilly morning walks which, although nippy, were nonetheless fab!   It’s great to see the paces speed up as we all try to warm up!  You guys were flying!    As you can see from the picture, this is the industrial blender the Bedford Daycare Hospice was able to purchase thanks to you all.  Well done everyone.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SANTA STROLL

This coming Sunday is our Annual Santa Stroll and it will be great to see you all there.  With options of 2.5k or a 5k walk around the park in Ampthill this is a really fun and festive morning.  Bev’s Carol Singers will be there and there will the beautiful crochet and quilting gifts from Enza, June and Lesley.  The Hub will be handing out soup and rolls to all of the participants after the walk along with hot chocolate and mince pies.    VOLUNTEERS – I will need a couple of marshalls for the Santa Stroll so if any of you can help out, please let me know.  Thanks.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

5th December 12pm. Cross Keys, Wood End
For those of you coming to this lunch can you make sure you’ve sent me your menu choices and paid the £5 deposit as I need to submit them asap to the restaurant.  Thanks.

CRANFIELD CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL – THURSDAY 6th December

To all my Cranfield Bunch, any help you can give to decorate the Walk2Fitness Christmas tree would be gratefully received. I will be getting to the Church in Cranfield at 2:45pm to start decorating. The theme of the festival this year is PEACE so any ideas, please let me know, thanks.  We’ll pop to Oso’s after for a nice warm cuppa!

QUIZ & CHIPS – Saturday 22nd December 11:15am to 12pm

We will have our annual Quiz and Chips at the Hub on the last Saturday before Christmas.  This is a fun general knowledge quiz for all and with chips!  If you can let me know if you’re interested I can then make sure we have enough chips for all.  Free social. 

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WALKS

We will continue our classes right through Christmas so we can burn off the excess from the festive season.  Also it’s good to keep in the habit of exercising through the holidays so it’s not so difficult to resume in the New Year.
Monday 24th -10am
Thursday 27th -10am
Saturday 29th – 9am, 9:15am, 10am
Monday 31st -10am
Thursday 3rd -10am

CRANFIELD GENTLE & GENTLE PLUS CLASS

The Cranfield Gentle class is for walkers who are returning to walking after an injury or just getting back into exercise.  The pace is slow and easy.  This class will now be catering to Gentle Plus Walkers too so walkers who are speeding up can challenge themselves in a safe way.. This is a 45 minutes class.  Thanks.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15
Pole Hire £1

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