Nordic Walking week commencing 10th September, 2018

Hi Walkers,

This coming week we have our Snowdonia trip. 12 of us are going to trek up Snowdon and also do some low level walks and I’ll be sure to get some great pics along the way. For those who haven’t been able to join us this time, I will be doing it again in the Spring so make sure you look out for it!

MONTY’S TANDOORI SOCIAL – Thursday 20th September 7pm
We haven’t had a Monty’s Social for a while so thought we’d have an end of summer night out at our favourite Indian restaurant. At Monty’s you bring your own alcohol. Please let me know by Monday 17th if you wish to join us.

CHALLENGES COMING UP

Memory Walk Bedford for Alzheimers Society – 23rd September – Meeting at 10am at the far side of the car park at Oasis Swimming pool in Bedford. We will walk from here to the start at Everard Meadows. If you haven’t yet registered for this 8k flat charity walk, you can do so by clicking here: https://www.memorywalk.org.uk/find-a-walk/bedford-2018/

London Bridges Charity walk for Diabetes UK – 12 Bridges, 10 miles (Paws) – 30th September
Meeting at Flitwick Train Station. I will have times for you shortly. We’re contemplating taking the train to Blackfriars and then the river boat to Battersea Park for the start of the walk. After the walk we will have a meal at the pub near Tower Bridge. If you are not going to the meal, please let me know. Thanks. To register for this walk go to: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/get_involved/fundraising-events/bridgeschallenge

FREE WALKS FOR THE FESTIVAL –

Saturday 15th September 12pm – Kings & Preachers walk – Ampthill Park West Car Park – 6 miles approx.

Sunday 16th September 11am – The Wonders of Woburn – Public car park, 5 miles

Please Book on soon

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:

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, Cranfield (3&4)
Monday 12pm – TASTER SESSION, CRANFIELD
Monday 1:30pm – TASTER SESSION, AMPTHILL
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park Hub Car Park (1)* No Instructor
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park West Car Park (3&4)
Wednesday 5:45pm – Ampthill Park West Car Park (3)*
Thursday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4)
Thursday 5:30pm – No HIIT this week
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 1:30pm – FESTIVAL WALK AMPTHILL – West car park
Sunday 11am – FESTIVAL WALK WOBURN – Woburn Public car park

I want to thank Gordon for holding down the fort for me on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday while I’m in Snowdonia. Without you Gordon, we couldn’t put the walks on. So we’re all very grateful. Thanks. Thanks too, to Caron, Derek and Barbara for assisting also. We’re so lucky to have such kind and willing Walkers to help out.Please remember to book on any walks written in BOLD by 8pm the night before. Thanks guys.

See you all out there on the trails!

Thanks,
Elaine