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CHRISTMEAL MEAL

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NORDIC WALKING WATFORD – CHRISTMAS SOCIAL Last night we celebrated yet another wonderful year of Nordic Walking Watford. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us and here are the award announcements for those who were unable to be there.   THE CHRISTMAS SPEECH Well last year I was very much in competition


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NATIONAL TREE WEEK

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NATIONAL TREE WEEK This week is National Tree Week and the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. Each year, the country’s conservation sector, volunteer groups and tree-lovers come together to plant thousands of trees to mark the start of the tree planting season.   Trees are heroes of nature. They help collect carbon dioxide from the


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NORDIC WALKING AND LYMPHADEMA

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NORDIC WALKING AND LYMPHADEMA   WHAT IS LYMPHADEMA? Lymphedema is swelling due to build-up of lymph fluid in the body. Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels and tissues that work together to move a colorless, watery fluid (lymph) back into your circulatory system (your bloodstream). As a vital part of your immune


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WALKING THE DALESWAY

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WALKING THE DALESWAY   Many of you who know me, will be aware that I LOVE a challenge.   It’s a big focus for our Nordic Walking Watford members too and I often set them goals through the year. WHY? Well, when we set a goal, we are giving ourselves a target to strive for.


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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

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This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is from 15th to 21st May. Focusing on anxiety for this year, the aim is to increase people’s awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it


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BLUEBELL WEEK IS HERE!

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The Bluebell is the sweetest flower That waves in summer air Its blossoms have the mightiest power To soothe my spirit’s care Emily Bronte     It’s BLUEBELL WEEK here at Nordic Walking Watford! Enchanting and iconic, bluebells are a favourite with us, and a sure sign spring is in full swing. The violet glow


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HAVE I FAILED?

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CHALLENGE 23 It’s not about winning And it’s not about losing. It’s about showing up!   So, we are nearly a quarter of the way through our 2023 Challenge. We’ve already seen some great progress and really dedicated walking – WELL DONE!   Have you been able to complete each one so far?   If


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MARGINAL GAINS

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In 2012, Bradley Wiggins became the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France.  The next year, his teammate Chris Froome won the race, and he would go on to win again in 2015, 2016, and 2017, giving the British team five Tour de France victories in six years. Prior to this, professional cyclists


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HOW IMPORTANT IS TECHNIQUE?

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HOW IMPORTANT IS TECHNIQUE?   When we teach you to Nordic Walk, we teach you everything you need to know to get your technique right. But…   We are human and we forget – and it’s very easy with Nordic Walking to develop some poor habits in terms of technique. And as instructors, whenever we


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NWW NOMINATED CHARITY FOR 2023 – THE WILLOW FOUNDATION

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NWW NOMINATED CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2023   Voted for by our walkers, our charity of the year for 2023 will be The Willow Foundation,  based in Welwyn Garden City.   Willow was founded in 1999 by former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV presenter, Bob Wilson and his wife, Megs, as a lasting memorial to their


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NWW CHRISTMAS SOCIAL 2022

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CHRISTMAS MEAL SPEECH 2022 I understand that there is another important event happening tonight ??? So firstly I would like to thank you all for being here. Tonight is always about YOU – a celebration of all that you have achieved, both individually and collectively as our brilliant club, Nordic Walking Watford. Every year I


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THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL…

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I’m guessing by the flurry of recent walk cancellations that the cold weather is putting you off your stride with Nordic Walking. But it needn’t! Gorgeous crisp sunny days are PERFECT for Nordic Walking and you will really reap the benefits if you do venture out.   So, what are the benefits? 1.Burn more calories


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