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Nordic Walking - Dates July to October 2010

Please check the dates and venues below and book your session now!

Nordic Walking Classes

All classes must be pre-booked on 01827 286267 or sarah@pragmasis.com

Saturday Mornings

Classes are listed until October 30th 2010. Starting time 10am for introductory session, 11am for main walk unless otherwise specified

Saturday 17th July - Alvecote Wood
Saturday 24th July - Kingsbury Water Park
Saturday 31st July - Burgess Nature Park
Saturday 7th August - Pooley Country Park
Saturday 14th August - Kingsbury Water Park
Saturday 21st August - Alvecote Wood
Saturday 28th August - Burgess Nature Park
Saturday 4th September - Pooley Country Park
Saturday 11th September NO CLASS
Saturday 18th September - Kingsbury Water Park
Saturday 25th September - Burgess Nature Park
Sautrday 2nd October - Pooley Country Park
Saturday 9th October - Kingsbury Water Park
Saturdays 16th and 23rd October - NO CLASSES
Saturday 30th October - Burgess Nature Park

Wednesday Evenings

On Wednesday evenings we meet at 6.30pm initially at Alvecote Wood and walk either round the Wood or along to Pooley Country Park. In winter this will move to Burgess Nature Park when street-lighting is required. This is a fast walk for fitter participants. Please contact me for further details.

Please phone or email for details and to book your place

Check Matt Higginson's web site for classes and walks in Lichfield



Nordic Walking Workshops 2010

Come and learn Nordic Walking in a special, fun half-day workshop!

Thinking about learning to do Nordic Walking? Want to come with a group of friends to learn in a fun-filled workshop? Want to learn at half the normal price? Just £3 will get you started on the road to fitness.

Come to one of the special workshops that we are holding in 2010. These are taking place as follows:-

Sunday 18th April at Pooley Country Park
Sunday 6th June at Kingsbury Water Park

Workshop Timetable

9.30 to 10.00 - Assemble and complete health screening paperwork, and collect your poles.

10.00 - 10.15 - A brief talk about Nordic Walking, its origins, what the different levels of Nordic Walking are, and what the health benefits are.

10.15-11.15 - A series of walking exercises to teach you how to safely handle the poles, and how to use them to achieve the health level of Nordic Walking. An introduction to uphill and downhill technique. A demonstration of the fitness and sport levels of Nordic Walking.

11.15-11.30 - A coffee break (not included in the price)

11.30 - 1.00 - a walk around the Park that will help you to cement your basic technique. Chat, have fun, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and get fit at the same time.

1.00 - Lunch (not included in the price).

What do you need to bring?

Bring yourself! Wear comfortable walking shoes or boots that you don't mind getting muddy. Shoes are preferred to boots, but if you have comfortable boots that you prefer to wear for walking, then wear those. Wear layers - base layer, mid layer, jacket or outer layer. Be prepared for rain - we won't cancel just because it is raining! Bring money for the car park, and for a coffee and lunch if you wish to stay.

Please don't bring a dog - there are ways of nordic walking with a dog, but it is important you learn basic technique first. The workshop will not be suitable for children.

What do you need to do to book?

Please phone or email for details and to book your place. I will need to know your height so I can bring the correct size poles. Places are limited to 10 per workshop, so please book early to avoid disappointment!

What if I can't make one of these workshops?

Don't worry! You can always learn at one of my regular walks for £6. See the schedule on the left for further information. I can also do one-to-one sessions for £12.

Please note there is an additional £1.50 charge for car parking at Pooley and £3.00 parking at Kingsbury Water Park.

All routes used in my classes have been risk-assessed, and the risk assessments are available for you to read (pdf)

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