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Week Commencing 14th May 2018

2018-05-13T18:03:29+01:00

Hi Walkers, Great effort by Virginia and Paula who did really well at the British Nordic Walking challenge series this past Saturday. You do us proud girls! PARKING ON SATURDAY MORNING'S Due to the Cricket Club starting up their season again, parking spaces at the West Car Park on Saturday mornings are becoming scarce. I am considering starting this class a half hour earlier to help prevent the problems we're finding but would like feedback from all of you regarding a time change. This too would mean a change for the earlier classes also. We will keep things as they are for the moment but please allow enough time to get parked.
MONSAL TRAIL This Sunday 20th we have the Monsal Trail in Derbyshire of 10 miles and I will contact all those who have signed up to sort out travel arrangements. Gordon and I did the Risk assessment last Friday and this will be a great challenge and quite unlike any other walk we've done before. Check out the top pic!

GREENSAND COUNTRY FESTIVAL Just a reminder to book on any of the walks we're doing for the Greensand Country Festival. They are:
Saturday 26th May 12:30pm - Woburn 4.5 mile circular meeting at the Public Car Park - £6
Monday 28th May 12pm - Ampthill Park/Houghton Conquest 6 mile circular. Meeting at the West Car Park - £6
Wednesday 30th May 11:30am - Forest Centre to Millbrook Station (1 mile) - Taking history train to Woburn Sands - Walking to Ridgmont Stn (6 miles) - Train returning to Millbrook - Walk back to Forest Centre (1 mile) - (Train tickets purchased on the train) - £8
Friday 1st June 10am - Old Warden 7.5 mile circular (flat walk) - meeting at the Old Warden Village Hall - £6
Saturday 2nd June 11am - Ampthill to Centre Parcs 5.5 mile circular - meeting at the West Car Park.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes - £5 Moderate - £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

SPEED GRADING KEY:
1 = Striders (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)
2 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
3 = Moderate (2 Speeds to choose from)
4 = Gentle Plus (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, 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 Village Hall, Court Road, Cranfield (3&4)
Tuesday 8:45am - Ampthill Park Hub Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3&4)
Wednesday 5:45pm - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3)*
Thursday 10am - The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine (3&4)
Thursday 5:30pm - HIIT session - Ampthill West Car Park.
Saturday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Saturday 9:15am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Saturday 10am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4)

Please go to the website

www.walk2fitness.co.uk to check on all the latest info on walks and events.

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 14th May, 2018

Week Commencing 7th May 2018

2018-05-06T17:00:40+01:00

Hi Walkers, We had some stunning walks this past week with some fine weather to enjoy. Looking forward to another good week ahead. Great effort from my walkers in the HIIT class on Thursday where we attacked Cardiac Hill for the first time this year. Well done. With warmer temperatures for our walks, please bring some water with you as we switch from "Nose Blow Stops" to "Water Stops!" Maybe we can even do both! If you don't want to want to wear a backpack, my Walk Leaders and I can carry your water if it's in a small bottle. Also think about sunblock. On particularly hot days we will stay as much in the shade as possible. Thanks. As it's a bank holiday this Monday and I don't want my Cranfield bunch to miss out on their walk this week, we will have Thursday's class there instead. This will be Rachel's last walk with us so come along and take in the amazing views and great company as we stride around this wonderful location taking in the Bluebell woods and views for miles before a lovely cuppa at Oso's with Rachel.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

THIS WEEK'S WALKS
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
Tuesday 8:45am - Ampthill Park Hub Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3&4)
Wednesday 5:45pm - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3)*
Thursday 10am - Cranfield Village Hall, Court Road (3&4)
Thursday 5:30pm - HIIT SESSION - Ampthill Park West Car Park*
Saturday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Saturday 9:15am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Saturday 10am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4)

Please remember to book any of the walks that are marked in BOLD
Please go to the website

www.walk2fitness.co.uk to check on all the latest info on walks and events.

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 7th May, 2018

Week Commencing 30th April 2018

2018-04-29T19:54:32+01:00

Hi Walkers, A Big well done to my Strider girls, Helen and Paula for doing the 10K race at Chatsworth House with me today. It was a tough race with an ascent of 176.3 metres (mega hills!) and with very slippery terrain, we all finished with great times. Woohoo! Not sure what has happened with our lovely spring days, it's more like monsoon season and making our walking trails wet and mushy! I know tomorrow is meant to be a very windy and wet day; so please keep an eye on the website for any last minute info on classes before you leave. The Bluebells are out and looking stunning but unfortunately as these are in wooded areas, access to them is limited due to the muddy conditions. I took this picture in Flitwick woods and you can view them from the edge of the wood.

POP UP FRIDAY BREAKFAST
9am - Hub Car Park, Ampthill We'll try again for a Pop Up walk this week and hope the Nordic Gods treat us to some fine weather! This is a nice 3 miler around Ampthill town and ending up at the White Hart for a nice breakfast. Paws needed. £5 Please book onto this walk so I can let the pub know how many to expect for food, thanks. Nom Nom!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

All evening classes - £5
Moderate - £5 or £4 if you have your own Poles
Striders & Gentle - £5
Long Distance and Pop Up walks costs dependent on Distance.
Private Sessions: £12.50 - £15

SPEED GRADING KEY:
1 = Striders (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)
2 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
3 = Moderate (2 Speeds to choose from)
4 = Gentle Plus (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, 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 - Cranfiled, Village Hall car park (3&4)
Tuesday 8:45am - Ampthill Park Hub Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3&4)
Wednesday 5:45pm - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3)*
Thursday 10am - The Bedford Golf Club, Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham (3&4) Paws
Thursday 5:30pm - HIIT SESSION - Ampthill Park West Car Park*
Friday 9am - Pop Up Breakfast - Hub Car Park, Ampthill (3&4)* Paws
Saturday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Saturday 9:15am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Saturday 10am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4)

Please remember to book any of the walks that are marked in BOLD
Please go to the website

www.walk2fitness.co.uk to check on all the latest info on walks and events.

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 30th April, 2018

Week Commencing 23rd April 2018.

2018-04-22T22:23:17+01:00

Hi Walkers, So glad so many of you were able to get out and enjoy the lovely weather last week on some fab walks. Woburn was as beautiful as ever and we got to watch the Swans, both black and white cruising around the mirror like pond, the Deer were out as well which always makes this walk a firm favourite. The Bedford embankment walk was just lovely and we timed it well with all the flowers standing to attention as we walked on by. Thanks to all who came along. With the warmer temperatures we now start having to think about sunblock and bringing water; so please remember to hydrate! We're happy to carry your bottles. POP UP FRIDAY Another Pop Up this week and this time we're going for a lovely walk with the most amazing views. Many of you have done this one before and it is a real treat. There are a few friendly "inclines" but it's all so worth it for the panoramic views. Meeting at the park gates on Old Road, Barton Le Clay, MK45 4LB - 3 miles - £5

RACHEL'S FAREWELL DO
As many of you know, our wonderful Walk Leader Rachel is moving to Cumbria in a few weeks and so we are having a farewell dinner for her on Monday 30th April at 7pm at The Cross Keys, 2 Tithe Road, Wood End, Nr Wootton, MK43 9BE. I will need to know numbers by Thursday this week and I will be putting the menu out shortly so you can make your choices prior to the evening. Thanks.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

THIS WEEK'S WALKS
Monday 10am - Cranfiled, Village Hall car park (3&4)
Tuesday 8:45am - Ampthill Park Hub Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3&4)
Wednesday 5:45pm - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3)*
Thursday 10am - Windmill walk, end of Mollivers Lane, Bromham (3&4)
Thursday 5:30pm - HIIT SESSION - Ampthill Park West Car Park*
Friday 10am - Barton Springs, Old Road, Barton Le Clay (3&4)*
Saturday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Saturday 9:15am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Saturday 10am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4)

Welcome to some new walkers who will be joining our walks, they are Linda, Clare, Jean, Philip and Rene. We look forward to seeing you out on the trails with us soon!

Please remember to book any of the walks that are marked in BOLD
For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the website

www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 23rd April, 2018

Week Commencing 2nd Aprill 2018

2018-04-01T23:17:24+01:00

Hi Walkers,
Hope you're all having a good Easter weekend! Time to think about working off all the Easter Eggs with some great walks this coming week! Woohoo!

TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
This Saturday April 7th, I am offering another Technique Workshop to hone your Nordic skills and get the most from your poles. The workshop is now at 12:30pm meeting in the West Car Park and not at 12pm as advertised before. The cost is £5 and includes video analysis so we can pinpoint any changes that need to be made. 40 minute session.

STRIDERS
The Tuesday Striders class at 8:45am will now meet each week at the Central Car Park (Hub café).

POP UP FRIDAY- 10am - Priory to Danish Camp - 6 miles
Meeting at Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford
This Fun walk is a great one to stride out on and won't be too muddy. Halfway we will stop at the Danish Camp for a warm cuppa before returning via the Dovecote in Willington.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

THIS WEEK'S WALKS
No Monday walk this week - BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 8:45am - Ampthill Park Hub Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3&4)
Thursday 10am - The Bedford Golf Club, Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham (3&4)
Friday 10am - POP UP WALK - Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford (3&4)* Paws
Saturday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Saturday 9:15am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Saturday 10am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4)
Saturday 11am - Beginners Course (fast pace)*
Saturday 11:45am - Beginners Course (slow pace)*
Saturday 12:30pm - TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP *

Please remember to book any of the walks that are marked in BOLD

For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the website

www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 2nd April, 2018

Week Commencing 26th March 2018

2018-03-25T20:06:57+01:00

Hi Walkers,
What a great week of walks we had. The weather was superb as hints of spring begin to break through. It never fails to astound me how hardy flowers are; even after really cold snaps and heavy snow, they still pop there heads out and wave at us as we pass by year after year. Such a lovely time of year to be outdoors. Great speeds again this week! Especially the Thursday walkers at the Danish Camp. Good job!

This week it will be getting colder so remember to layer up and be prepared.

TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
The next Technique Workshop will be on Saturday April 7th at 12pm meeting in the West Car Park. The cost is £5 and includes video analysis. You will learn to tweak your technique with the very latest changes from the International Nordic Walking Federation. 40 minute session.

BEGINNERS COURSE - Saturday, March 31st - 11am
Due to demand I am putting on a Beginners course but limiting the course to 8 participants. If you know anyone who would like to attend, just have them email me as spaces are limited. Thanks.

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:

THIS WEEK'S WALKS
Monday 10am - Cranfield, Village Hall, Court Road, MK43 0DX (3&4)
Tuesday 8:45am - Ampthill Park West Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3&4)
Thursday 10am - Woburn, Public car park (3&4)
Saturday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Saturday 9:15am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Saturday 10am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4)
Saturday 11am - Beginners Course, West Car Park (booking essential)*

MONTE'S TANDOORI SOCIAL - Thursday April 5th, 7pm
There's a few spaces left for the Monte's social so if you haven't let me know you want to attend already, I'm just giving you a nudge!

For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the website

www.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine

Nordic Walking week commencing 26th March, 2018

Week Commencing 19th March 2018

2018-03-18T18:08:56+00:00

Nordic Walking week commencing 19th March, 2018

Hi Walkers,
A mixed bag of weather last week meant we had no idea what to wear! Layering is the best bet so keep this in mind this coming week as we have some chilly temperatures to tend with. After about five minutes into the walk we warm up anyway which explains some great speeds in the cold conditions! There's always something positive about Nordic Walking! Yay!

Our Caldecott Lake walk was a real treat last week and one we will have to do again. Thanks to all who ventured out for this one. Also thanks to all the walkers who braved the really cold, windy and snowy conditions on Saturday. You are legends! Our St Paddy's Day walk was cut a little short as the warmth of The Albion pub was just too tempting as we passed by! The quiet of the pub was soon filled with songs and laughter as we did St Paddy proud! Thanks guys.

MONTE'S TANDOORI SOCIAL - Thursday April 5th
As our last attempt at our Monte's Social was postponed due to snow, we will now have it on Thursday April 5th at 7pm. If you could let me know by Monday the 2nd April

if you are interested in going, that would be fab. Thanks. FYI, at Monte's you bring your own drinks.

FINAL NUMBERS FOR LONG DISTANCE WALKS
I will need to know by the end of this week if you are interested in these walks so I can plan transport and accommodation where needed:
12th May - Goodwood 10K Charity walk (All grade of walkers)
20th May - Monsal Trail, Derbyshire (Moderate walkers)
11 - 14th Sept - Snowdonia, Wales (Moderate walkers)

LOCAL LONGER DISTANCE WALKS
We will of course, be doing many local longer distance walks too so you can challenge yourselves and see the beautiful trails we have on our doorstep. We have the Greensand Country Festival at the end of May where Walk2Fitness are doing 5 walks for the event throughout the week. Woohoo!

NORDIC WALKING CLASS COSTS:
All evening classes - £5 Moderate - £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

SPEED GRADING KEY:
1 = Striders (for the faster Nordic Walker, optional Hill running)
2 = HIT Nordic (High Intensity Training, Tough and exhilarating!)
3 = Moderate (2 Speeds to choose from)
4 = Gentle Plus (a smidge slower than Mod 2)
5 = Gentle (slow, steady, 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.

For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the websitewww.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine

Week Commencing 12th March 2018

2018-03-11T20:20:08+00:00

Nordic Walking week commencing 12th March, 2018

Hi Walkers, The speeds definitely increased this week in ALL the classes! Loved seeing everyone going for it on the hills, especially the Mod group yesterday going up Heart Rate in Ampthill and the Thursday bunch on Cemetary Hill in Bedford. Great Stuff!

The weather will be hit and miss this week so remember to check the website for any changes.

FAREWELL TO MIKE & JANE
I am very sad to see our wonderful friends Mike and Jane leaving us as they are moving to York. Mike and Jane were in one of my first groups when I was starting out and have loyally walked with us ever since. Their last walk will be this coming Thursday, so please come along to wish them well and enjoy a last walk with our friends and of course, tea and cake at the Golf Club. Let me take this opportunity to thank you both for coming to the walks in all weathers and locations and most of all for your company through the years....We will miss you both very much.

ST PADDY'S DAY WALK
This Saturday, come rain or shine, we will be doing our St Paddy's Day walk through Ampthill. This will be a walk through the streets and alleyways culminating in the pub where we will raise a glass to St Patrick himself! This is a walk of 3 miles and you will need your paws and have some green on! The Ireland/England Rugby match isn't till later so come and join us before you head off to watch Ireland win the Six Nations once again!

POP UP FRIDAY - 10am
This week we have a flat 3.7 miler around Caldecotte Lake, meeting at the Caldecotte Pub and Grill, Bletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP. For both Moderate and Gentle Plus walkers. Lovely walk with lots of different bird life. Yay!

THIS WEEK'S WALKS
Monday 10am - Cranfield, Village Hall, Court Road, MK43 0DX (3&4)
Tuesday 8:45am - Ampthill Park West Car Park (1)*
Tuesday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Tuesday 10am - Ampthill Park West Car Park (3&4)
Thursday 10am - The Bedford Golf Club, Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham (3&4)
Friday 10am - POP UP WALK - Caldecotte Lake (3&4) £5
Saturday 9am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (5)*
Saturday 9:15am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (1)*
Saturday 10am - Ampthill Park, West Car Park (3&4)
Saturday 11am - ST PATRICK'S WALK - West Car Park, Ampthill Park £5 Paws

For all the latest info on all our walks and events, please go to the websitewww.walk2fitness.co.uk

Thanks,
Elaine
Ps: pics this week are of Mike and Jane on some of our walks through the years.