Week commencing 2nd March 2020

Nordic Walks week commencing
2nd March, 2020

We managed to get out and enjoy the snow for the brief time it was here and headed for Houghton House on Thursday.  By the time we returned the snow had all gone.  Such fun to Nordic Walk in snow as the poles really help with balance and gives us confidence too.  This week our weather looks much better and I’ve ordered sunshine from the Nordic Gods to start the week off in Cranfield!    

PARQ FORMS
All new walkers must complete a ParQ form and return it to me or the Walk Leaders.  This is requirement to attend our walks so download and print it off from www.walk2fitness.co.uk or email a scanned copy to me at elaine@walk2fitness.co.uk.  If you require a paper copy, just let Gordon or I know.  Thanks.  

WEDNESDAY WOMBLE 
A nice little 3 miler which is flat but will have some wet bits so please wear the appropriate footwear.  Lunch after at The Cross Keys.  If you can book onto this class by Tuesday that would be great.  Thanks everyone.  

MUSCLES USED IN NORDIC WALKING 
Swimming uses nearly 100% of your muscles depending on what stroke you’re doing.  The next exercise that uses the most muscles is Nordic Walking!  By using the upper body whilst Nordic Walking the body needs more energy, but instead of feeling more tired, the poles actually make exercising/walking feel easier.  Your body finds this extra energy from your FAT stores.  Yipee!  This is why you burn more calories (46% more) by using the poles in the correct technique as opposed to walking without them.  Woohoo!   
LONGER WALKS 
BOOKING ESSENTIAL NO LATER THAN 48 HRS PRIOR TO WALK.


Greensand Country Festival Walks in May

WEDNESDAY 13th May – 10am – Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine to Ampthill Park – 8 miles – Parking at Ampthill Park West Car Park we will then car share to the Forest Centre to start the walk. £8 (Mod 2 pace)

FRIDAY 22nd May – 11am – Ampthill to Steppingley circular walk – 7 miles – Parking at the West Car park in Ampthill Park. £7 (Mod 2 & 3 pace)

WEDNESDAY 27th May – 10:30am – Greensand Ridge Ampthill Park to Woburn – 10 miles – Parking at the public car park in Woburn we will car share to Ampthill Park to begin this fab walk.  £9 (Mod 2 pace)

See you all out there on the trails! 
Elaine