From the NWUK Community
By Denis & Sue Collen at
Saturday Striders enjoyed a celebratory walk before Xmas. Santa hats were compulsory and additional decorative attire was optional! The walk was followed by a car boot cafe with homemade goodies to share. This has become a much look forward to annual event whatever the weather.
By Denis & Sue Collen at
19 Harrow Striders were able to enjoy a festive lunch together on December 9th at The Case is Altered in Old Redding. We took over the whole of the dining area and so felt very safe and the 3 course lunch was delicious. We hope our patronage goes some way to support this hard pressed
By Uttlesford Nordic Walking at
We braved the Essex Mud in Hatfield Forest.January 2022
By Nordic Walking Watford at
The right kind of fitness app or tracker can help you to stay motivated and accountable, particularly if you have GOALS that you want to achieve. So what’s the difference with all this techie stuff? Well, there are basically 3 types of tracking devices: a smartwatch (e.g. Apple watch) fitness tracker device
By Jane Lees at
Want to improve your fitness in 2022? Or maybe you want to be able to walk further? Whatever the reason, our Walk2Fitness course is for you! Starting Sunday 27 February at 1pm Over 5 weeks we will aim to increase the distance and help you increase your stamina from 3.5 miles to 7 miles*, as well as adding in some
By Nordic Walking Watford at
It’s that time of year when most of us give at least a passing nod to setting some NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS or GOALS for 2022. But how can you actually achieve them? Here are my TOP TIPS for helping you to achieve those goals and making 2022 YOUR year! Write them down – they
By Nordic Walking Watford at
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER Choose your comfiest chair, grab a cuppa (or a G+T) and settle down with our latest NEWSLETTER! https://mailchi.mp/5baeb46c6948/nwwdec21
By Nordic Walking New Forest at
What a great evening out! The Forest Park Hotel in Brockenhurst did us proud for our Xmas Dinner again this year! They’ve decorated the hotel beautifully and the food and service were both fantastic! With fresh air coming through the room and the staff making things as safe as possible, everyone was happy to relax
By Nordic Walking New Forest at
A little mid morning break on our Saturday walks to enjoy hot chocolate (with Baileys!) and mince pies!!! Well it is Christmas!!!!
By Bruce Perkins at
In case you are susceptible to them, why not check out the link Expert Advice Guide on preventing blisters before you set off on your walk? Blisters are one of the most common ailments to affect walkers/hikers of all levels, and for those prone to them, they can be a real nuisance that could potentially
By Bruce Perkins at
This is a simple guide to the essentials for new-comers to Nordic Walking. This guide is specifically for those who have just completed their Nordic Walking Learn2, gained their Freedom Passports and may not have walked much before & are now planning on lower-level walks on well-trodden paths, (South West Coastal Path is exhilarating) beaches,
By Bruce Perkins at
FOOD FOR THOUGHT While it is common sense that you need to eat something before attempting any kind of workout have you actually considered what food you should eat? The best foods to eat before exercising depend on the type of workout and your personal goal. When choosing a pre-workout meal, it is important to