Nordic Walking week commencing 15th October, 2018

Hi Walkers,

A great week of walks again as Autumn grabs hold. This is a great time of year for walking as temperatures cool and the colours change. This past week the Gentle Plus group had their annual getaway and the sun shone down on us for both days. Sandringham estate was again just spectacular to walk around and the following day we stretched our legs on the beach at Hunstanton (see top two pics) Thanks to all who came to make this a memorable trip, not just for the walking but the laughter too!

Icknield Way – stage 1

Last week I said to let me know by the 7th Oct if you wanted to join the Icknield Way walks, but it should have said 17th. So do let me know if you fancy this great challenge next Sunday.
Meeting at the White Lion Pub, Watling St, Dunstable LU6 1RS at 1030am. We’ll ferry folks to the start of the walk at Ivinghoe Beacon. 11miles. £8. Bring snacks and drink. Booking essential. Thanks.

POP UP FRIDAY – 19th October 10am – Woburn Public Car park.

Remember to book onto our fantastic Safari walk in Woburn. Amazing scenery with Elephants en route! Bring snacks and a drink. We stop half way on this 6 mile stunner. £7 Please Book, thanks.

BRAND NEW GENTLE CLASS – Cranfield

Our brand new Gentle class of 30 minutes will begin tomorrow morning in Cranfield at 9:15am. This class is for any walker who needs to ease back into Nordic Walking to build up stamina. After this initial 4 week programme this class will start at 10am and will last 45 minutes and will be a Gentle Plus pace. This is a Booking class. Thanks. £5

EVENING CLASSES

With the light fading fast as winter approaches, this will be our last week doing our evening classes until the Spring.

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 9:15am – Cranfield Village Hall, Court Road, Cranfield (5)* NEW
Monday 10am – Cranfield Village Hall, Court Road, Cranfield (3&4)
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 5:45pm – Ampthill Park West Car Park (3)*
Thursday 10am – Woburn, Public Car park (3&4)
Thursday 5:30am – HIIT – Ampthill Park Central Car Park (2)*
Friday 10am – POP UP FRIDAY – Safari Walk (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)
Sunday 10:30am – ICKNIELD WAY – Stage 1* (3)*

More NEWBIES –

A Big welcome some more new Walkers who have completed their Courses, they are: Clare, Patricia, Jane, Debbie, Chris, Dee, Alison, Marjorie and Jean and welcome too to Julie who’s joining us after moving into the area. Looking forward to hitting the trails with you all!

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BOOKING CLASSES

Just to let my new walkers know and to remind my current walkers that ALL walks marked in BOLD need to be booked by 8pm the night before the intended walk. You can do this simply by dropping me an email or text. Failure to do so may mean I don’t meet the minimum number for the class and it will be cancelled.

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POLES

A good place to view Nordic Walking Poles is on www.nordicwalking.co.uk. If you need any advice, please let me know. Thanks.

See you all out there on the trails!

Thanks,
Elaine