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By Milton Keynes Nordic Walking at
Join us to Nordic Walk the Milton Keynes, Willen Lake, Park Run alternate Saturday mornings. In October 2022, Organisers of the well known ‘Park Run’, a worldwide organisation, actively promoted WALKING at Park Run. So, the ‘Purple Ones’ decided to give it a go – and LOVED it! It’s a 5km route that ALL of
By Josine Baines at
A VERY useful article from WALX HQ. We have a discussion about gloves at the start of almost every walk at the moment so thought I would share this info! “We often get asked if you can use gloves with Nordic walking Poles and the answer is YES. What’s more, we advise that you
By Milton Keynes Nordic Walking at
Nordic walking is a specific pole walking technique which harnesses the power of the upper body to turn walking into a workout! It can be adapted for anybody and be done anywhere! NORDIC WALKING “The History” Nordic walking was originally a summer training regime for cross country skiers – this fairly intensive whole body
By Milton Keynes Nordic Walking at
WOW! Where has the time gone? In 2017 I made a massive career change and trained to become a Nordic Walking Instructor, a world away from my ‘work from home life’ in the greeting card industry, which I had done for over 20 years. I have not looked back since! forward is always good, especially
By Rebecca Wheatley at
HAPPY 2023 TO ALL OF YOU!!!! We hope you have had a wonderful Christmas and New Year break with much festive cheer. If you like me are feeling ready to embrace 2023- look no further than here! We have just the ticket to boost the winter endorphins, drop a jean size, feel full of energy,
By Jane Lees at
Stay warm and toasty while you stay fit this winter Don’t let cold temps keep you from walking this winter, take steps to ensure you can stick with your usual exercise routine all winter. Walking in the winter can be especially good for your health. A study by Ocobock (2017) found that people burn 34%
By Jane Lees at
Each month we want you to share your photos from our walks. The one(s) with the most likes at the end of the month will appear in the NeWTs 2024 calendar! 𝓡𝓾𝓵𝓮𝓼 1) Photos can be entered by posting them as a comment on the monthly facebook post, or sending them to Jane 2) Photos
By Jane Lees at
Congratulations to Jane H who won our November competition with her photo from Poynton Lake Deadline to vote for December’s photos is midnight on Friday 6 January Click on the link below, then click on your favourite photos (there’s no submit button, just make sure the heart underneath the photo(s) goes pink. Click again on the
By Jane Lees at
We say it every year, but 2022 has been our best year yet! 20 new NeWTs completed their Learn To Nordic Walk courses this year, opening the door to a wide array of walks, from Mossley to Macclesfield, and from Hollingworth Lake to the Lake District! We’ve enjoyed 2 amazing holidays to Grange-over-Sands and Guernsey
By Nordic Walking Watford at
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
By Nordic Walking Watford at
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
By Nordic Walking Watford at
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