From the WALX & NWUK Community
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2018 has been a hectic and amazing one for Team NWUK. It started with a bang when Mercian Nordic walking led by Ian Northcott were filmed for an ITV’s Britains best walks with Julia Bradbury which was aired on 30th Jan. To add more excitement, a call came into NWUK HQ on Tuesday 23rd Jan asking
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We are really fussy about shoes at NWUK and our requirements are pretty simple…… Number one priority is COMFORT! We want to be out with our poles at every opportunity on all types of terrains so we need supportive, lightweight shoes with great cushioning. Second priority is WATERPROOFING WITH BREATHE – ABILITY! Soggy and/or sweaty feet
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Have you heard about the new Grubs Discover walking shoe? Discover shoes feature RollinGaitTM, a sole unit that curves along with the foot to meet maximum movement and impact, it’s a hit among mountain hikers and the adventurous to add more bounce and comfort to their step. We thought this sounds perfect for Nordic walking
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This month’s tip from HQ is on nutrition. How do you fuel yourself before, during and after a walk? It is best to eat at least 1 hour before a walk and keep it something light and easily digestible on the stomach. Something like oats with dried fruit and nuts, wholegrain toast and peanut butter
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If you enjoy Nordic Walking in lovely Dorset, why not join us to explore the Coast, Mountains and Villages of Corsica next May (12th – 19th)? Join Gill from NWUK HQ plus Swanage based Instructor Sally and other Dorset Nordic walkers on a trip organised by EXODUS TRAVELS in conjunction with Nordic Walking UK. We
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Come and join us for a lovely Christmas meal on the 18th December at 7pm We have chosen a lovely accessible and central venue (the Sandford Pub which is on the A 351 between Wareham and Poole and will be operating a car share plan where possible too. Its a lovely Festive menu –
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We are delighted to welcome Lorien, Lauren and Gilly pictured here with the rest of the Dorset Nordic Walking Instructor team. We are your local branch of a wider UK network that provides over 2,000 walks and classes a week! Lauren and Gilly have been walk leaders for a while now and we are
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At NWUK we know what a Nordic Walker wants from a holiday and that’s why we have worked with travel experts EXODUS to select two perfect trips where exploring with poles is at the heart of the experience. Exceptional scenery, qualified Leaders from our HQ Team plus the chance to meet up with other Nordic
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Wessex Nordic Walkers took part in the Walk for a Brighter Future 10k raising over £250 for their local NHS hospital in Swindon. NWUK Instructor Ashley Sandy led the way with all that and took first place with others in the group just behind her. Groups around the UK have found that taking part in
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The Isle of Purbeck in Dorset once again became PURPLEBECK this September when Nordic Walkers from around the World arrived to take part in the 3rd Purbeck Nordic Walking Festival organised by local company Nordic Walking UK Dressed in their signature Purple branded shirts they took part in over 120 different walks and workshops which
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Autumn is the season of glorious colours, crisp leaves and golden light but it’s also a time when the risk of accidents increases. Perhaps that’s why they call it the FALL? Why is this so? Well, with Autumn comes darkness, mist and fog for one! Visibility is reduced massively by the shortened days and increase
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We love supporting our Nordic Walkers as they embark on personal challenges and this year it was great to hear from two Ladies who completed the Cotswold 24 hour challenenge event in early August. There is a growing band of Nordic walkers at this event every year so why not put it in your calendar