Nordic Walking week commencing 6th February, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

Love the speedy pace on the very cold days!  The Cranfield bunch in particular were flying along last Monday!  The Moderate and Gentle classes in the week too were at a good pace, so well done.  Let’s keep it up this week too!

LONG DISTANCE WALKS & OVERNIGHTS
I have some great long distance walks for us between April and October that are further afield. What is great about these particular walks is that there are several distances you can choose from. They will more than likely include an overnight or two nights away unless you travel to the independently. These will be in addition to our local longer distance walks which we enjoy each year.

Dates & Distances & Locations 
Sunday April 30th, Worcestershire, Miles: 6, 9, 13, 18, 26*
Sunday April 30th, Wiltshire, Miles: 7, 11, 15, 26*
Sunday May 14th, Cambridgeshire, Miles: 11.5, 18, 26
Sunday June 11th, North Yorkshire, Miles: 6.2, 13, 23
Sunday August 6th, Dovedale, Peak District, Miles: 15, 26
Saturday October 14th, Surrey Hills, Miles: 16, 27
* Not yet sure which to do out of the two April 30th walks.

There is a registration fee for the walks but they are mostly £10. Derbyshire walk is £16. I will be confirming these walks in the next two weeks and will give you all the details. Exciting!!

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

Nordic Walking week commencing 30th January, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

We have some Newbie’s who’ve just completed the Fast Track Technique course plus two other who have finished their private sessions, they are:  Steve, David F, David S, Margaret, Carmen, Joyce, Sian, Jill, June, John, Frank & Sara.  Well done to all of you!  We look forward to seeing you all out there for some great walks.

For those of you who are new to Walk2Fitness, each week you will get this email which lets you know what walks are taking place that following week.  There is a grading system so you can join the classes most suited to your speed. If you are in any doubt, just let me know.  All walks that are marked in bold are Booking classes. so just drop me a text or email to let me know you’re wishing to attend. This needs to be done by 8pm the evening before the walk. Thanks.

I will send out an email too if I have to cancel a class due to bad weather so please check before you leave to see if there are any changes.  You can also view all the walks on the website which Gordon keeps updated: www.walk2fitness.co.uk  The very latest info will be across the top in a banner on the Home page of the website.

As the weather improves we will be doing more long distance and pub/picnic walks so look out for those as they are always great fun and a challenge.  We also do some fun Charity walks each year.

NEW FAST TRACK BEGINNERS COURSE THIS SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY
Please let your friends and family know I have places left on the new course beginning this weekend.  Thanks Guys.

FIT FEBRUARY
I always step up my fitness and health habits in February starting with my diet.  January is tough because there’s so many naughty treats left over from Christmas, so February has always been the key month to begin for me.  Why don’t you join me and start better healthier eating habits now.  I will be asking Walkers to send me great recipes to share and though we will always have our cake on Birthdays, the rest of the time we can stay focussed!   Step up the walks too, either with me or by yourself.  Just upping it by one more walk a week will make a great difference.

NORDIC SOCIAL 7TH FEBRUARY – THE GREEN MAN, CLOPHILL – 7:30PM
We still have spaces for the social coming up, so please let me know if you wish to attend. 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

Nordic Walking week commencing 23rd January, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

So yes, it was a miserable Monday last week but boy the rest of the week was awesome and I went nuts taking pics as I couldn’t help myself!  Being outdoors this time of year is just amazing as you all see when you join me each week. A frosty clear day is my favourite kind of walking weather because within a few mins Nordic Walking we’re all warm and chatting up a storm!  Burning a bunch of calories and working the old lungs and heart out too, so let’s hope we get more of the same this week and the rest of the Winter too!

NORDIC SOCIAL
We’re doing another Nordic Social on February 7th at The Green Man in Clophill.  If any of you are interested in coming for some Din Dins, please let me know by Friday.  Many 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

Nordic Walking week commencing 16th January, 2017

Hi Nordic Walkers,

For many of you January is a time to think about eating healthy and exercising, but getting started can be hard for some due to motivational factors, The third Monday of January is thought to be the most depressing day of the year and is often known as Blue Monday (tomorrow). The power of suggestion can be quite powerful and I personally don’t believe there is such a day.  My remedy to most things to get out and walk, it’s my therapy and never fails to make me feel better.  Here is a good article to read http://www.telegraph.co.uk/wellbeing/mood-and-mind/how-to-beat-blue-monday/  Lets wear something bright tomorrow to change it from gloomy to Great!

FEBRUARY BEGINNERS COURSE
I’m now taking bookings for my next Beginners course on 4th February in Ampthill. Please let your friends and family know. 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

Nordic Walking week commencing 9th January, 2017

Hi Walkers,
How great to see so many of you coming back to classes!  A wonderful start to the new year which I hope continues.  After you see the benefits of regular Nordic Walks, I’m sure that will be a great incentive to keep it up.  Great stuff.

NEWBIES
A Big Welcome to some recent Nordic Walking Graduates.  They are: Michelle, Guy, Maddie, Val T, Margaret R, Sam, John D & Lesley.  We look forward to seeing you out on some Fab walks this year.

BOOKING ONTO CLASSES
Just a reminder for my current walks and also for my Newbies on booking onto classes – Below is the list of weekly walks and some are in BOLD.  These walks at Booking classes and to book you need to let me know either by email walk2fitness@live.co.uk or text 07894791527 if you wish to attend. In these particular classes I need a minimum of three walkers for it to go ahead so failure to book could mean the class gets cancelled.  You will need to book onto classes by 8pm the night before the class.  You can always text or email me with any questions.  Walkers wanting to book on Gentle classes can contact Gordon, his mobile is 07970870720 and his email is gordon@shering.co.uk  Many 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

Nordic Walking week commencing 2nd January, 2017

Another year has passed and so many wonderful Nordic Walking miles behind us too (as well as calories)!
Last year we raised over £3500 for various charities doing walking challenges so a huge thank you to those of you who took part.

This year we will be doing several Nordic Walking trips and hoping to do a good deal of Alfred Wainwrights Coast to Coast trail.  We will be taking on sections of this great walk so you can do parts of it or all of it if you wish.  We will also being doing other challenges too and some excursions for all grades of walkers.

2017 will be a fab year for Nordic Walking and also our social calendars as we hope to include some theatre trips and a few away days including beach walks and visiting places of interest around England. Yay!
If any of you have suggestions for walks/trips/excursions, please let me know.

Please tell your friends and family about the New Beginners courses coming up in January.  The details are as follows:

NEW BEGINNERS FAST TRACK COURSES IN JANUARY 2017

Saturday 14th January, 2017 – 11am – Ampthill Park West car park – £8 per session (usually £12.50!)
Thursday 19th January, 2017 – 12noon – Woburn Public car park – £8 per session (usually £12.50!)
COMING IN FEBRUARY NEW WALK LOCATION IN CAMPTON NEAR SHEFFORD.

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

Nordic Walks the week’s commencing 19th December & 26th December, 2016

Yes, I know…Sending this week’s email early and I’m doing a Double Whammy Email this week so it’s covering the next 2 weeks!  Woohoo! Too much excitement!
We had another Christmas meal today with my Saturday walkers at The Prince of Wales in Ampthill and it was lovely.  Thank you to those who came along to enjoy the yummy food and a good natter.

CLASSES WILL BE ON THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY’S SO COME AND BURN OFF THE EXCESS CALORIES AND ESCAPE INTO THE FRESH AIR FOR AN HOUR!

SANTA STROLL
Tomorrow is the Santa Stroll which begins at 11am in Ampthill Park Hub.  Please come along with your family and friends for this fun event.  You can register and get your Santa Suits at The Hub.  On completion you will receive a festive rosette, there is a Best Dressed Dog Prize, carol singing and mince pies and much more, so if you can come along, it will be great to see 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)
Tuesday 7pm – Cranfield Group Xmas Dinner
Thursday 10am – The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine (2) & (3)
*CHRISTMAS EVE – Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park West Car Park – All groups

WEEK COMMENCING 26TH

NO WALKS BOXING DAY
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 – The Bedford Golf Club, Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham (2) & (3)
*NEW YEARS EVE – Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park – All Groups

*So the Christmas Eve and New years Eve walks are all Graded walks starting at 10am. 

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

Hope you all have a fantastic Christmas and a great New Year.  Thanks, as always, for your support every year and I am so looking forward to many great times in 2017 with you all.

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walks week commencing 12th December, 2016

Hello Walkers,
Some great walks this week and good speeds despite the almost tropical weather!  Bring back the frosty days please Nordic Gods!   Better still, lets have a massive dumping of snow so that no one can go to work and they can all come walking with Nordic Poles and have fun instead!  Yay!

A really BIG THANK YOU to all my Cranfield Walkers for coming together last Thursday to create a masterpiece Christmas Tree for the Festival this weekend.  The tree looks just fabulous and the fact so many of you turned out to decorate it was amazing.  Some of you hand made some of the decorations which just gave it an extra special touch.  Thank you so much.

NEXT WEEKEND – Nordic Lunch Saturday & Santa Stroll Festivities Sunday

So next weekend at 11am is our Santa Stroll Sunday!!!! Yipeeee!   If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so by going to the Hub Café at Ampthill Park and getting your Santa suit.  You can register on the day too so don’t worry if you can’t get there by next Sunday.   Gordon and Rachel will have Registration forms too so grab one from them if you need and then you can pick up your suit on Sunday.  Just to let you know the Santa stroll is either a 2k or 5k circuit and flat-ish.  There will be lots of fun things going on at the Hub afterwards including carol singing.  There is a prize for most festive dog! Bring all the family and friends for a fun time too!

We also have our Nordic Christmas Lunch next weekend on Saturday so really looking forward to that too!  Walks will be at the usual time so you can dash home before the meal after your walk if you need or just hang out with me at the Hub until 11:45am when I will begin the long (5 minute) walk to the Pub! Parking is a nightmare in Ampthill on Saturdays, so you may wish to park at the Hub and walk with me.

THIS WEEK’S WALKS

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, Chapel Lane, Willington, MK44 3QG  (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)
Saturday 12pm – The Prince Of Wales, Ampthill, Christmas Lunch
Sunday 11am – SANTA STROLL, Ampthill Park, Central Car Park, Ampthill

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

Great paces this week so keep it up in the lead up to Christmas.  Lots of Mince pies to burn off!

Thanks,
Elaine

ps, pics this week….Cranfield  Group and our Nordic Xmas Tree, Ampthill Park woods and ridge.  What a fab time of year!

Nordic Walks week commencing 5th December, 2016

Hello Walkers,
Well, what a great morning we had on Saturday!  I can’t thank you enough for coming to our Festive 10k & 5K.Walk. To see so many of you donning your Christmas head gear was awesome.  I have to thank the bakers among you and your wives who made THE most amazing cakes for our event.  We raised over £100 on the day just from the cakes!

Thanks to all of your kind donations and support yesterday, Ampthill Town Council told me with what we donated on the day, it took the tally for the Tramper Scooter fund to over £6500 and they are now able to afford the Scooter for the Park!  So a very BIG THANK YOU to all of you who have supported this cause and WELL DONE!

I have to thank my Helpers yesterday too because without them I wouldn’t be able to do these events (or function in general!).  Gordon as ever was a Superstar and put a alot of time into helping make the day a success.  Sheelagh (Wheels) is always there to lend a hand and keep me sane (tough job!).  Jenny and Andrew were brilliant as Marshalls and again, couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks so much.

THIS WEEK

*CRANFIELD WALK IS AT THE EARLIER TIME OF 9:30AM TOMORROW*

CHRISTMAS LUNCH – THE CHEQUERS – Monday 5th – 12pm
Our lunch begins at 12pm at The Chequers in Westoning.  It would be very helpful if you could have the correct change for your lunch.  Really looking forward to it!  Nom Nom!

JUNE’S ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR – Thursday 8th – 11am
It’s that time of year again where June opens up her home to us for her Craft Fair.  It is a lovely little event where you can pick up hand made gifts for your friends and family.  She also will have coffee/tea and cakes for £1.50.  Our Thursday walk will start just a minute’s walk from her house in Biddenham so we can stroll down there after the walk.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL CRANFIELD – Thursday 8th – 1:30pm
This year our Cranfield walkers are decorating a Tree for the Festival with a Nordic Walking Theme.  Afterwards we can grab a quick cuppa at Oso’s.

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 9:30am – Cranfield, Court Road, by the church (2) & (3) EARLY THIS WEEK ONLY!
Monday 12pm – Christmas Lunch, The Chequers, Park Rd, Westoning MK45 5LA
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 – Biddenham Pavillion, Deep Spinney, Biddenham MK40 4PZ (2) & (3) Paws Needed
Thursday 11am – Craft Sale at June’s in Biddenham (1 minute walk from Pavillion)
Thursday 1:30pm – Decorating the Nordic Christmas Tree in Cranfield Church
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)

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

Have a Fab week all of you, I’ll see you all out there on the trails!
Thanks,
Elaine

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