Week commencing 4th December 2017

Nordic Walking week commencing 4th December, 2017

Hi Walkers,

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Santa Stroll today!  It was great to see you. The day wouldn’t have been possible without my kind Marshalls who gave up their time to help out, they were Tony, Bev (Brandy the dog), Barbara, Trish, Sheelagh, Cathy and Denise.  Gordon has put so much time into the day and the route signage was all down to him as well as helping organise the whole thing.  A BIG thank you too to Bev C who brought her carol singing friends the Roxtonettes to make it really feel festive and fun.  Even Rachel found herself “on duty” for most of the afternoon unexpectedly so thanks Rachel.  I’m so lucky to have such great friends around me to help and support all our events and escapades.  Thanks everyone.

CRANDFIELD WALK LOCATION CHANGE TOMORROW

Due to bits of an Aircraft coming through Cranfield tomorrowmorning, we will be meeting at Cranfield Football Club instead.  Please bring your paws as there will be some walking on pavement. The Football club is located on Crawley Road, MK43 0AA

POLES

If you are buying your own poles, please make sure they are Nordic Walking Poles and NOT Trekking poles.  Anyone who doesn’t yet have Nordic Poles are welcome to use my poles so you can achieve the full Nordic Technique. If you need any help, just let me know.

STRIDERS

This coming Saturday the Striders class will begin at 8:45am for a Technique overview, followed by our usual class.

NEWBIES

We have a few more lovely walkers to join us, they are: Steve, Kathy, Sam, Jo, Jenny and John. We look forward to seeing you out on the trails with us.

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 Football Club, Crawley Road, Cranfield (3&4)
Tuesday 8:45am – Centre Parcs Perimeter (Parking in layby near Staples) (1)*
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 – Cranfield, Court Road, MK43 0DR (3&4)
Thursday 6pm – HIT Returning in the Spring.
Saturday 9am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5) *
Saturday 8:45am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)* 

Saturday 10am – Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4)

Have a great week!

Many thanks,
Elaine
Pictures this week: Both pics from the Santa Stroll