From the NWUK Community
By Nordic Walking Watford at
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
By Nordic Walking Watford at
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
By Nordic Walking New Forest at
A good time was had by all on our recent trip to Chamonix! Weather was variable – ranging from hot and sunny to an arctic storm! The Nordic ski-ing was challenging in difficult conditions and everyone did brilliantly – some had never been on skis before, so a real achievement! Our instructor, Julia, was absolutely
By Rebecca Wheatley at
HELLO Norfolk Nordic Walkers, Who’s up to set themselves a challenge in 2023 and walk a HALF MARATHON in September? It’s an amazing achievement for those of you who want to up your training and work towards a goal. It’s on the North Norfolk Coastal Path and it’s a stunning route. If you want
By Denis & Sue Collen at
How lucky were the Thames Path walkers on Wednesday? Blue skies and warm temperatures as we walked 10 miles from Hampton Court to Richmond. Stein’s Café near Richmond Bridge was a lovely stop for some well-earned Bavarian apple strudel and cream. You can still join in. Walk 2 will be from Teddington to Kew Bridge
By Rebecca Wheatley at
Hello Norfolk Nordic Walkers! As frosty February takes hold, it may feel tempting to take a break from walking till the Spring comes along. BUT winter walking is the best! As long as you have good layers on, a hat, some gloves and maybe a set of gaiters, I can pretty much guarantee you will
By Denis & Sue Collen at
A bright frosty and chilly walk was enjoyed by our Monday walking groups this week. We were worried that the freezing fog over London would make walking out of the question, but from the viewpoint we could see West London shrouded in fog, but Stanmore was clear and we were invigorated after our walk.
By Denis & Sue Collen at
Our Monday Wellness walk had a new member last week in Bentley Priory Nature Reserve. This young longhorn cow had got left behind after the others had strolled up the path from Mason’s Avenue. There are notices reminding people not to leave litter or try to feed the cattle as the wrong food can cause
By Denis & Sue Collen at
The snow drops are coming out in much bigger clumps now and with the warmer weather this week, we should have 2 weeks in which to see them at their best
By Nordic Walking New Forest at
What a great Adventure Walk today! We started at Whitefield Moor in Brockenhurst – 20 humans and two little dogs! Our route took us up hill to Wilverley Plain, across towards the A35 where the ponies put on a great display for us, and towards Burley where we had a sumptious lunch at the White
By Nordic Walking Watford at
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
By Rebecca Wheatley at
Hello Norfolk Nordic Walkers, It’s been a fabulous week of busy Nordic walks and Zooms. Great to see lots of you striding out after the Christmas break – getting back into the swing of regular exercise to raise the heart rate as you pick up the pace. Those Christmas blow-outs (for me it was munching