Asides

Nordic Walking week commencing 2nd April, 2018

Hi Walkers,

Hope you’re all having a good Easter weekend! Time to think about working off all the Easter Eggs with some great walks this coming week! Woohoo!

TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

This Saturday April 7th, I am offering another Technique Workshop to hone your Nordic skills and get the most from your poles. The workshop is now at 12:30pm meeting in the West Car Park and not at 12pm as advertised before. The cost is £5 and includes video analysis so we can pinpoint any changes that need to be made. 40 minute session.

STRIDERS

The Tuesday Striders class at 8:45am will now meet each week at the Central Car Park (Hub café).

POP UP FRIDAY- 10am

Priory to Danish Camp – 6 miles
Meeting at Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford
This Fun walk is a great one to stride out on and won’t be too muddy. Halfway we will stop at the Danish Camp for a warm cuppa before returning via the Dovecote in Willington.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15

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 (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing)
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

No Monday walk this week – BANK HOLIDAY
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 – The Bedford Golf Club, Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham (3&4)
Friday 10am – POP UP WALK – Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford (3&4)* Paws
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 11am – Beginners Course (fast pace)*
Saturday 11:45am – Beginners Course (slow pace)*
Saturday 12:30pm – TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP *

Please remember to book any of the walks that are marked in BOLD

For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 26th March, 2018

Hi Walkers,

What a great week of walks we had. The weather was superb as hints of spring begin to break through. It never fails to astound me how hardy flowers are; even after really cold snaps and heavy snow, they still pop there heads out and wave at us as we pass by year after year. Such a lovely time of year to be outdoors. Great speeds again this week! Especially the Thursday walkers at the Danish Camp. Good job!

This week it will be getting colder so remember to layer up and be prepared.

TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

The next Technique Workshop will be on Saturday April 7th at 12pm meeting in the West Car Park. The cost is £5 and includes video analysis. You will learn to tweak your technique with the very latest changes from the International Nordic Walking Federation. 40 minute session.

BEGINNERS COURSE – Saturday, March 31st – 11am

Due to demand I am putting on a Beginners course but limiting the course to 8 participants. If you know anyone who would like to attend, just have them email me as spaces are limited. Thanks.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15

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 (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing)
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, MK43 0DX (3&4)
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)
Saturday 11am – Beginners Course, West Car Park (booking essential)*

MONTE’S TANDOORI SOCIAL – Thursday April 5th, 7pm

There’s a few spaces left for the Monte’s social so if you haven’t let me know you want to attend already, I’m just giving you a nudge!

For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 19th March, 2018

Hi Walkers,

A mixed bag of weather last week meant we had no idea what to wear! Layering is the best bet so keep this in mind this coming week as we have some chilly temperatures to tend with. After about five minutes into the walk we warm up anyway which explains some great speeds in the cold conditions! There’s always something positive about Nordic Walking! Yay!

Our Caldecott Lake walk was a real treat last week and one we will have to do again. Thanks to all who ventured out for this one. Also thanks to all the walkers who braved the really cold, windy and snowy conditions on Saturday. You are legends! Our St Paddy’s Day walk was cut a little short as the warmth of The Albion pub was just too tempting as we passed by! The quiet of the pub was soon filled with songs and laughter as we did St Paddy proud! Thanks guys.

MONTE’S TANDOORI SOCIAL – Thursday April 5th

As our last attempt at our Monte’s Social was postponed due to snow, we will now have it on Thursday April 5th at 7pm. If you could let me know by Monday the 2nd April if you are interested in going, that would be fab. Thanks. FYI, at Monte’s you bring your own drinks.

FINAL NUMBERS FOR LONG DISTANCE WALKS

I will need to know by the end of this week if you are interested in these walks so I can plan transport and accommodation where needed:
12th May – Goodwood 10K Charity walk (All grade of walkers)
20th May – Monsal Trail, Derbyshire (Moderate walkers)
11 – 14th Sept – Snowdonia, Wales (Moderate walkers)

LOCAL LONGER DISTANCE WALKS

We will of course, be doing many local longer distance walks too so you can challenge yourselves and see the beautiful trails we have on our doorstep. We have the Greensand Country Festival at the end of May where Walk2Fitness are doing 5 walks for the event throughout the week. Woohoo!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15

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 (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing)
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, MK43 0DX (3&4)
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 – Danish Camp, Chapel lane, Willington (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)

For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 12th March, 2018

Hi Walkers,

The speeds definitely increased this week in ALL the classes! Loved seeing everyone going for it on the hills, especially the Mod group yesterday going up Heart Rate in Ampthill and the Thursday bunch on Cemetary Hill in Bedford. Great Stuff!

The weather will be hit and miss this week so remember to check the website for any changes.

FAREWELL TO MIKE & JANE

I am very sad to see our wonderful friends Mike and Jane leaving us as they are moving to York. Mike and Jane were in one of my first groups when I was starting out and have loyally walked with us ever since. Their last walk will be this coming Thursday, so please come along to wish them well and enjoy a last walk with our friends and of course, tea and cake at the Golf Club. Let me take this opportunity to thank you both for coming to the walks in all weathers and locations and most of all for your company through the years….We will miss you both very much.

ST PADDY’S DAY WALK

This Saturday, come rain or shine, we will be doing our St Paddy’s Day walk through Ampthill. This will be a walk through the streets and alleyways culminating in the pub where we will raise a glass to St Patrick himself! This is a walk of 3 miles and you will need your paws and have some green on! The Ireland/England Rugby match isn’t till later so come and join us before you head off to watch Ireland win the Six Nations once again!

POP UP FRIDAY – 10am

This week we have a flat 3.7 miler around Caldecotte Lake, meeting at the Caldecotte Pub and Grill, Bletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP. For both Moderate and Gentle Plus walkers. Lovely walk with lots of different bird life. Yay!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15

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 (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing)
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, MK43 0DX (3&4)
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 Bedford Golf Club, Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham (3&4)
Friday 10am – POP UP WALK – Caldecotte Lake (3&4) £5
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 11am – ST PATRICK’S WALK – West Car Park, Ampthill Park £5 Paws

For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine
Ps: pics this week are of Mike and Jane on some of our walks through the years.

Nordic Walking week commencing 5th March, 2018

Hi Walkers,

I see you guys had some fun on Saturday in the snow! It’s so great to have the poles in this and it’s an awesome workout. I was in Dublin, Ireland until last night after being snowed in for a few days. Everything was closed except the pubs (shocker!) However, I thought I’d take advantage and walk all over the City in the snow which was just magical (Picture above). So wish I’d packed my Poles though!

CHECK THE WEBSITE

All changes and cancellations to our walks will be put on the website so please check before you leave.

NORDIC TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

Saturday. 10th March 11am, Ampthill West Car park
Please book onto this 40 minute workshop before the 10th. Involves video analysis of your technique progression. Learn to get the most from your poles!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15

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 (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing)
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, MK43 0DX (3&4)
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 – Bedford Park, Foster Hill Road, Bedford (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)
Saturday 11am – TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP*

For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 25th February, 2018

Hi Walkers,

Great turnout for the “flat-ish” walk at Woburn last Friday, I did get some grief as I advertised it as a flat walk but there were a couple of long inclines that I’d forgot about admittedly. However, all who attended did a fab job and it was good to see the grimacing faces from the inclines turned into proud grins at the end!

NORDIC SOCIAL – MONTE’S TANDOORI, CRANFIELD

Thursday March 1st, 7:15pm
Our fun Nordic Social evenings are always a treat at Monte’s. Bring your own drinks and just let me know by Tuesday evening if you can come. Thanks.

ST PATRICK’S DAY PUB WALK –

Saturday 17th March – 11am – West Car Park, Ampthill Park – £5
Each year we do our St Paddy’s Day walk and this year it falls on a Saturday. This will be a 3.5 mile walk for all speed of walker; just bring your paws and wear something Green as we walk around Ampthill before stopping at the Pub! What better way to spend St Patricks Day! Non Nordic Walking friends and family are welcome.

SNOWDONIA TRIP

For those interested in the Snowdonia trip away in September (11th-14th), can you please let me know by the end of the week as I need to sort out accommodation and this is dependent on numbers. Thanks.

CHATSWORTH/MONSAL TRAIL PEAK DISTRICT

Due to the accommodation in the Bakewell area being mostly fully booked the weekend of 19th/20th May, we’re just going to do a day trip up to do the The Monsal Trail 10 mile walk on Sunday May 20th and I will rearrange the date for the Chatsworth walk shortly. The Monsal Trail has some good hills and spectacular views, gorges, viaducts and waterfalls. Pub lunch and maybe a Bakewell Tart will make this a fab day out! Car sharing available to and from this great walk. If you are unsure if this walk is something you can do fitness wise, please contact me for a chat.

THE SEVEN SISTERS WALK – 29TH JULY

This walk is not for the faint hearted! It is a great walk with amazing views over the sea but it is tough with mega up and down hills. This walk is for Moderate 1/Strider and experienced walkers only. We will be doing another coastal trip down in Dorset over the summer which will be easier and of Gentle Plus pace.

GOODWOOD 10K CHARITY WALK – MAY 12TH

Remember to book onto this Charity walk and let me know if you’ll want to car share. Looking to go down to Chichester the evening before so if you’re coming, lets get this booked! This is for all grade of walker.
Register here: https://www.just-walk.co.uk/

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15

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 (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing)
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, MK43 0DX (3&4
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 – Bedford Park, Foster Hill Road, Bedford (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)

NORDIC TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

Saturday. 10th March 11am, Ampthill West Car park
Please book onto this 40 minute workshop before the 10th. Involves video analysis of your technique progression. Learn to get the most from your poles!

For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Wrap up warm this week, it’s going to be a chilly one!

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 19th February, 2018

 

Hi Walkers,

Great turnout for all our walks this week!  It’s great you are sticking with your Nordic Walking routines and your health and fitness plans.   Well done to those who came along to the Nordic Technique workshop last week and showed such great progress. I will be doing another workshop on Saturday, March 10th at 11am for any walker wanting to fine tune their technique and get the most from your poles.  The workshops include video analysis so you can see your progress. Fab stuff!

POP UP FRIDAY PUB WALK – 4.5miles – 10:30am
NEW Woburn Walk – £6

We have a beaut of a walk for you for this week’s Pop Up!  A new Woburn walk that is flat, stunning scenery in the quiet countryside. This walk is suitable for Gentle Plus and moderate paced walkers. For those interested,we will end the walk at The Black Horse in Woburn for lunch.  I will need to know your menu choices by Wednesday evening please.https://www.blackhorsewoburn.co.uk/woburn-gastro-pub/   Thanks.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15

SPEED GRADING KEY:

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

APRIL 29TH
Chatsworth 10k Challenge (Striders pace)
MAY 12TH
Goodwood Racecourse 10k Charity Challenge (all speeds)
MAY 19TH/20TH *
Saturday 2:30pm Chatsworth circular 5 miles (easy walking)
Sunday 10am Monsal Trail circular, 10 miles (moderate)
JUNE 8TH-11TH
EuroNordic event in Vercors National Park, France
JULY 29TH*
Seven Sisters (approx. 8 miles) (moderate/tough, with hills)
AUGUST 19TH*
Our own Charily Pub Walk half marathon, Ampthill (Super fun!)
SEPT 11TH-14TH *
Snowdonia, Wales.
Nordic Walking mini break!
SEPT 29TH/30TH *
Icknield Way – 10 miles each day for this local challenge.
*Our own organised walks
For links to the Charity walks and challenges, see below.
Nordic Walking week commencing 12th February, 2018

 

 

Hi Walkers,

After a very cold and windy start for our Pop Up walk we settled in for a stomping 8.5 miles walk (yes, with the adjusted route we did an extra mile!) Well done to all who came along.

NORDIC WORKSHOPS – 40 mins – £5

My Nordic Workshops are for any walker who wants to improve their technique. Whether you are wanting to nail the arm swing, pole placement or learn the full extension so you can stride out confidently and competently, then please book on. I will be running these workshops on Weekdays and Saturdays every now and then to assist you in perfecting your technique and getting the most out of your poles.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15

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 (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing)
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, MK43 0DX (3&4
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 Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine. (3&4)
Friday 10:30am – Nordic Workshop, Ampthill Hub car park (All grades)
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)

Links

Above are some of the walks we’re hoping to do this year, there will of course be many other local walks and challenges too. We will do the Memory walk again in Bedford, the London Bridges walk in October too. The Cotswold walk dates will be up soon also. So much to look forward too! Yay!

CHATSWORTH 10K 29th April – Helen’s trust Charity – Striders pace or run/walkers
https://www.helenstrust.org.uk/10k-2018

CHARITY CHALLENGE AT GOODWOOD RACECOURSE – May 12th – 10K
https://www.just-walk.co.uk/

EURONORDIC EVENT – 8th June – France
http://www.euronordicwalk.com/en/index.html

 

Check out the Winter Olympics and watch the Cross Country Skiers do their thing! Just amazing fitness!

For all the very latest info, go to the website http://walk2fitness.co.uk/
Looking forward to seeing you all on the trails!

Many thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 5th February, 2018

Hi Walkers,

A hardy bunch of Nordic Walkers braved very wet conditions and came along for our Breakfast walk in Ampthill this past week! Well done all of you and I’ll look forward to another breakfast walk soon!

POP UP FRIDAY – 9th February, 2018 – 7.5 miles – 10:45am
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable LU6 2GY (meeting at the Gateway café – parking is £2) to Totternhoe circular.. Car sharing available. This walk is aimed at both Moderate and faster Gentle Plus walkers. There are a couple of long steady hills on this one. It also has amazing views that will take your breath away and a Pub! If you want to know more about this walk, just let me know. A minimum of five walkers needed for this to go ahead. If you’d like to join us, please book on by Thursday 8th February. Thanks. £6

POLES

For anyone wanting to get their own poles, you can view some on https://nordicwalking.co.uk/products/2/ If you see a pole you like and it’s out of stock on that particular site, then you can google your choice and find other places that sell them. If you want advice on poles, just let me know. You are welcome to use mine as long as you like so no need to rush. You may wish to check out what other walkers are using so you have an idea what is best for you.

PAWS

For my new walkers who aren’t familiar with the term ‘paws’ when they see my walks below; this just refers to the rubber tips we attach to the poles to walk on hard surfaces and are angled to allow the walker to perform the Nordic Walking technique.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15

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 (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing)
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, MK43 0DX (3&4
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)
Wednesday 1pm – BEGINNERS COURSE – Ampthill Park – session 3/3
Thursday 10am – Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9DJ. (3&4) Paws
Thursday 1pm – BEGINNERS COURSE – Ampthill Park – session 3/3
Friday 10:45am – POP UP WALK – Dunstable Downs LU6 2GY (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)
Saturday 11am – NEW BEGINNERS COURSE – Ampthill Park – Session 2/3

CHARITY CHALLENGE AT GOODWOOD RACECOURSE – May 12th – 10K

One of my new walkers, Adrian is going to be doing the 10k Charity walk at Goodwood in May and I thought it would be awesome for a bunch of us to go down to support him and also raise money for the Charity of your choice (this is optional) and have a great day! Possibly going down the day before to enjoy the area and have a warm up walk! Check out the website if you’re interested. Yay! https://www.just-walk.co.uk/

For all the very latest info, go to the website http://walk2fitness.co.uk/

Have a Fab week!

Many thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 29th January, 2018

Hi Walkers,

Usually around this time of the year the momentum from the New Year resolutions begin to wane and it’s easy to get out of the routine of exercising when you look outside and it’s gloomy. But, I can guarantee, if you stick with your fitness journey now it will get easier especially with the support of our groups, and as you start to see the first snow drops and daffodils breaking up through the surface, it will renew your enthusiasm. .

NEWBIES

Welcome to all our new Nordic Walkers, they are: Dave C, Monica, Barry, Carole, Sandra J, Jan K, Janice, Sandra E, Debra B, Christine, Helen B, Bimla, Elaine, Sue J, Esther, Alan, Justin, Anna, Lorna, Gary, Chris, Sue R, Catherine, Ann, and Adrian.
Each Sunday you will receive the weekly email with all our upcoming walks list. You have to Book onto all walks marked in BOLD. You can do this by emailing or texting me the day before the walk. You can just show up to all the other walks on the day. All walks are pay as you go. On days the weather is inclement, please check the website for any cancellations which will be posted 1 hour before the scheduled walk. If you have any questions, just let me know. We look forward to seeing you on our walks and to welcoming you to our groups! Thanks.

POP UP WEDNESDAY 31st January – Breakfast walk

Ampthill Park, Central (HUB) car park – 8:45am
Please book on for this walk by Tuesday morning if possible as the pub want to know numbers. We will need our paws for this breakfast walk where we will walk through Ampthill along the streets and alleyways for a good stride out. We will then arrive at The White Hart Pub in the centre of Ampthill for a yummy breakfast before a 5 minute stroll back to the Central car park. 3 miles – £5

POP UP FRIDAY – 9th February, 2018 – 7.5 miles – 10:45am

Dunstable Downs, Dunstable LU6 2GY (meeting at the Gateway café – parking is £2) to Totternhoe circular.. Car sharing available. This walk is aimed at both Moderate and faster Gentle Plus walkers. It has amazing views that will take your breath away and a Pub! If you want to know more about this walk, just let me know. If you’d like to join us for this fab walk, please book on by Thursday 8th Feb. Thanks.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes – £5
Moderate – £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle – £5
Super G – £10
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 – £15

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 (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, energizing)
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 10am – Cranfield, Village Hall, Court Road, MK43 0DX (3&4
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)
Wednesday 8:45am – BREAKFAST WALK – Ampthill Central car park (3/4) Paws*
Wednesday 1pm – BEGINNERS COURSE – Ampthill Park – session 2/3
Thursday 10am – The Bedford Golf Club, Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham (3&4) Paws
Thursday 1pm – BEGINNERS COURSE – Ampthill Park – session 2/3
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 11am – NEW BEGINNERS COURSE – Ampthill Park – Session 1/3
Saturday 12pm – BEGINNERS COURSE – Ampthill Park – Session 3/3

COMING SOON

A Snowdrop walk in Moggerhanger! (has a café too! Bonus!)

For all the very latest info, go to the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Have a great week!

Many thanks,
Elaine