New Term, New Routes, and Turning The Clock Forward

Autumn is a great time for Nordic walkers. It’s cooler, so if you wilt in the heat, now’s the time get out and about.

Accordingly, I am winding the clock forward to a 9.15am start for our Group One walkers. Over summer we had been starting earlier to beat the heat. Group Two start remains at 10.30am.

We begin Term 2 on Wednesday May 5. Ahead of time, on Sunday May 2, I will send you details of the first walk.

Over the 10 week term you can maintain or build fitness developed over Summer. Committing to a term of walking is also a way to form an exercise habit before winter weakens motivation.

During the April holidays I’ve done reconnaissance walks for five new routes for us, many on private land where I have gained permission for us to visit.

It would be fantastic to have you along for the term. Please let us know your intentions.  Contact us

Sentient beings?

Some of our new walks are in bush so when I came across an article about trees as sentient beings, I forest-bathed in a bit of fancy. Read more here: Four things you may not know about trees

Pii Manu  – The Sandspit

On the last-but-one walk of Term One,  Robyn took some great photos, one of which is on display here – rest are in your email newsletter.

Step up your walking workouts

Using Nordic walking poles activates your upper body’s muscles, such as those in the arms, back, shoulders, and core, says an article by Harvard Health Publishing.

The article published in May 2021 list ways to boost your routines, whether you’re new to walking or a seasoned stroller. One of the ways is Nordic walking for endurance.

“To improve endurance so you can walk longer and more often, you need to protect against muscle fatigue by building muscles everywhere,” says Dr. Lauren Elson, medical editor of the Harvard Special Health Report Walking for Health.

“A weak upper body can speed up fatigue by decreasing the efficiency of your walking movement.”

Nordic walking poles are available with pointed tips for trails or rubber tips for sidewalks. They come in fixed or adjustable heights.

There are several Nordic walking techniques. A good one for beginners is called single poling, where one pole and foot always strike the ground at the same time. You can do the same-side pole and foot at once (left pole and foot together, then right pole and foot together, etc.), or opposite sides (left pole with right foot, then right pole with left foot, etc.). Read more

Term 2 Details

Mindful Walking Term 2, Resumes Wednesday May 5th

Group One Leisurely sessions: Wednesdays 9.15am-10.30am.
Group Two Faster Longer sessions: Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm

Term 2, 10 weeks
One session a week, $100.00
Five sessions, $65.00
Casual, $15.00

For the term discount please pay by May 9th! Payment by bank deposit or cash. Get in touch if payment is a challenge, I don’t want anyone to miss out. Thank you! Contact us