Walking Classes in Bedfordshire
Our weekly news which is mostly the email sent to all walkers on the walk2fitness mailing list each week.
Fortunately the Nordic Gods were kind to us in the Peak District last week. All the walkers who attended did so well on the walks and were rewarded with stunning countryside views. Some tough climbs revealed breathtaking panoramas that were so worth the effort!
This coming week it looks as though we may have some warm temperatures so please ensure you bring water with you.
This coming week I’m taking a group to the Peak District so Martin has kindly said he will cover this Thursday’s walk which will be in Ampthill. A relatively flat walk is on the cards with only the odd undulation. Tea after at the Hub as usual. With me being away this Wednesday and Thursday means there will be no evening classes this week. However, we will pick these up after I return. Thanks.
What a soggy week we had! Hoping the coming week will be nice and dry for us and maybe start to dry out some of our paths that were left so muddy after the drenching! Thanks to those walkers who came out regardless of the wet weather. You are a hardy bunch!
FREE TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP – 11am West Car Park
Come along to the Free Workshop this Saturday to brush up on your Technique. This is a 40 minute session for all abilities and speeds. Thanks.
SILSOE STRIDE 5K – Sunday 30th June – Wrest Park, Silsoe
Paul has let me know the registration for the Silsoe Stride 5K is open and they have allowed Nordic Walkers to take part again this year! The 5K is recommended for us as it’s on a good surface. Sign up by going to: http://www.silsoestride.co.uk/ Great stuff!
CHECK BEFORE YOU LEAVE
A reminder for all my walkers and my new walkers that before you set off for classes, to check the website for the latest notifications of any cancellations or changes. A Webflash is put on the website so even if you haven’t received an email or text from me, check the website. Thank you.
WORKSHOP
The new date for the Technique Workshop is Saturday June 22nd at 11am in the West Car Park. Please let me know if you’d like to come along. This 40 minute Technique class is FREE. Thanks.
PARQ
All walkers are required to fill out the ParQ form before attending the walks. You can download this from the Website too. Any problems, just let me know.
UPCOMING WALKS
I’m currently putting together some longer distance walks for us for the summer months. Hopefully will have a list for you by the end of this week!
Another great result for our Paula at the Grasmere Gallop this weekend, coming 2nd lady in the 10k challenging course and taking 45 seconds off her time last year! Well done Paula!
This Thursday the morning walk will return to its usual time of 10am and will be from the Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine. There will be no charge for the walk this week as there are no Walk Leaders, however, Caron and Catherine will be on hand to lead the group. There are parking charges at the Forest Centre but also a nice place to have a cuppa afterwards. This is a flat walk. Thanks guys.
TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
This Saturday we have our Technique workshop. This is for any walker who wants to improve their technique and get the most from the poles. Please book by Friday evening for this fun 40 minute FREE session.
11:15am – West Car Park, Ampthill Park.
CORRECT TECHNIQUE MEANS YOU’RE USING MORE MUSCLES THEREFORE BURNING MORE CALORIES. COME ALONG TO THE TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP THIS SATURDAY TO SEE HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR POLES!
What a great Festival of walks we’ve had and thank you to all the walkers who came along to enjoy our beautiful Greensand Country. We do have our last one tomorrow and just wanted to say to bring a little snack (if you like) for the stop we’ll have half way around. Let’s hope the Elephants will be out for us! See you then.
This week we may have a few rain spells so bring your light raincoats just in case.
THURSDAY’S WALK
Thursday’s walk will be starting at 10:30am so we can enjoy our refreshments at the Pub afterwards which opens at 11:30am! Thanks.
LYON
For those of you coming to the Lyon event in October, I am awaiting a promotional code for a Group Entry, so hold off registering until I get the Group started. I will let you know shortly. Thank you.
UPCOMING WALKS FOR YOUR DIARY
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PEAK DISTRICT WALK TRIP
19th, 20th returning on 21st June
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LAKE DISTRICT – FULLY BOOKED
9th to 13th September
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LYON NORDIC WALKING
11th, 12th, 13th returning on 14th October
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FOR MORE INFO EMAIL elaine@walk2fitness.co.uk
Have a fantastic week everyone!
Many thanks,
Elaine
Hats off to Caron and Catherine for attending ALL the Greensand Country Festival Walks so far! Great effort girls!
If you’d like to join us for the remaining TWO Festival walks left, make sure to book on! Woohoo!
Our trip to Slovenia was spectacular! Great walks as well as cultural days learning about the area. Wine tasting, Castles, Caves, Alpine forests and meadows with amazing waterfalls, car train rides, Slovenia has everything! Thanks to Sue & Haydn, our brilliant hosts for such a wonderful holiday and to all my walkers for your company. Great memories!
Our Greensand Country Festival walks are in full swing now (see pics), so have a look below at our festival programme and book on! Woohoo!
Another Bank Holiday so no walk this Monday. However we have lots of walks coming up now it’s the Greensand Country Festival! See below for all the fun walks we have planned!
What a treat the walks were this week! The Bluebells were stunning and we enjoyed both the Thrift at Cranfield and Kings Wood. The Bluebells should last at least another week so make sure you get a glimpse before they go! We were also treated to a lovely meadow of Cow Slips on our Pop Up walk.
GREENSAND COUNTRY FESTIVAL WALKS
A reminder that the Greensand Country Festival begins in May! Book on via the website or text/email me if you’re interested in attending any of these walks. Thank you.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Our Wednesday evening class is for Mod 1 and Mod 2 paced walkers. We will split the group into two so those wanting a pace a smidgen slower pace than Mod 1 and not as many hills can come along and enjoy this great class at Mod 2 pace. Those wanting a fast thrill ride, can come along for Mod 1. Yay! See you there 😊
HIIT
There will be no HIIT class this week. Returning on the 9th May. Thanks
A QUICK REMINDER TO TRY TO GET TO CLASSES AT LEAST 5 MINS BEFORE THE START. THIS ENABLES US TO COLLECT THE MONEY AND GET A FULL SESSION IN WITHOUT HOLDING UP THE GROUPS. THANK YOU EVERYONE.
We couldn’t have asked for a better week of walks in this fab Spring weather. With the warmer weather, it is important to hydrate so make sure to bring water with you. Thanks.
We have some new walkers joining us and I know you’ll make them feel very welcome; they are Mary M, Andrea, Sandra, Karen, May, John D and Sue. We’ll look forward to seeing you on our walks. If you haven’t done so already (this is for all my walkers}, can you print off the ParQ form on the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk and either scan and send it to me or bring it with you when you next come along. Thanks everyone!
EVENING WALKS ARE NOW FROM THE CENTRAL CAR PARK AS IS THE STRIDERS TUESDAY CLASS.
POP UP FRIDAY WALK
A wonderful walk in the Bluebell woods is always a pleasure this time of year. We are going to go from The George Inn, Maulden at 10am and walk to Kings Woods where we will walk amongst the most beautiful carpet of bluebells to The Knife & Cleaver in Houghton Conquest for a swift half. After our refreshing drink we will head back to Maulden via a lovely cow slip meadow before entering our bluebell heaven once more. We will of course, stop for a few photo’s before circling back to The George for a well earned cuppa! Approx 6 miles. £6
Have a fantastic week everyone!
Many thanks,
Elaine