Nordic Walking week commencing 20th November, 2017
Hi Walkers,
Thanks to all those who came to the Pop Up walk last Friday. It proved quite challenging with a freshly ploughed field, but with their fantastic core strength and skill, our Walkers made mince meat of it! With everyone remaining vertical throughout; it was a job well done!
We have some new walkers to welcome to our groups, they are John F, Jo, Jenny, Paula, Jackie and Val K. Looking forward to seeing you all on the walks with us.
BRITISH NORDIC WALKING CONVENTION
This past Saturday I was in Birmingham for the British Nordic Walking convention. The national coaches relay all the latest technique methods and tips from the International Nordic Walking Federation and so it was great to learn new ideas and to hear all the very latest information from around the globe. There are new ways of teaching the Nordic Walking technique and so all my current walkers don’t miss out; I will be doing my Workshops starting in December to make sure all of you can benefit! Yay!
WARMING UP
With the dropping temperatures and frosty mornings we will be starting to do warm ups prior to our walks to get all the juices flowing! This shouldn’t impede on any chatting! If you could come along a few mins earlier we will begin the warm ups without taking away from our walking time. Thanks.
POP UP FRIDAY
Old Warden Village Hall, SG18 9HQ – 8 miles
This will be the last Pop Up for a while so hoping you can all come along as it is an especially pretty walk. Again, this one is flat and a new location to experience. £7
NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:
All evening classes – £5
Moderate & Gentle Plus – £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
NEW SPEED GRADING KEY:
1 = Striders (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)
2 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
3 = Moderate (yet challenging)
4 = Gentle Plus (smidge slower than Moderate yet invigorating)
5 = Gentle (marginally slower than G+ class but 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)
Tuesday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)* No Instructor
Tuesday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am – Ampthill Park, West car park (3&4)
Tuesday 11:45am – Super G postponed
Wednesday 6pm – Evening classes returning in the Spring
Thursday 10am – Danish Camp, Chapel Lane, Willington MK44 3QG(3&4)
Thursday 6pm – HIT Returning in the Spring.
Friday 10am – POP UP – Old Warden Village hall, SG18 9HQ (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)
CHRISTMAS ART SHOW – Parkside Hall (2 mins walk from the Hub)
SANTA STROLL & CHRISTMAS MARKER & CAROL SINGERS
3rd December 10:30am – THE HUB – Family & friends welcome
Just a reminder we have only two weeks before the Santa Stroll, so remember to Register and pick up your Santa Suits at The Hub or town council office next door!
CHRISTMAS ART SHOW
10am to 4:30pm – Parkside Hall, Ampthill
After an exhilarating Saturday walk, why not pop over to Parkside Hall, a mere stones throw from the Hub and enjoy the Christmas Art Show. As well as our own Kathy T being there with her Silver jewellery stall, there will also be Tea/coffee and cakes present!
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
The Chequers, Westoning
I still haven’t received some menu choices from some of you. If you could look at the menu on the website www.walk2fitness.co.uk I can get this sent off asap. Thanks.
Have a great week!
Many thanks,
Elaine
Pictures this week:
Both Pics are from the Pop Up Walk last week