From the WALX & NWUK Community
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As the weather finally gets warmer and the holiday season gets into full swing, it’s time to pick up your poles and explore further afield. The big question though is:- What to take with you and how to carry it comfortably! We decided to try out a range of bags and backpacks to see how they
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Nordic Walking Holidays are becoming more and more popular as the activity takes the UK by storm so we have devised a whole new Holiday website to help you find the perfect break. Regular Nordic Walkers seek places they can visit and explore with their poles, often as a group, whilst newcomers to nordic walking
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We are short of Instructors in many areas of the UK and want to encourage people who want to make a difference to come on board and train to be Nordic Walking UK Instructors. We know it’s not easy to find money for new ventures these days but we try to help potential Instructors in
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This weekend Nordic Walkers from across the UK will be tackling the Grasmere Gallop 10 k event in the Lake District. Organised by the national Trust, this fantastic event has a specific Nordic walking section and nwTEAMuk will be there in their purple tops! If you fancy joining other Nordic Walkers to take part or
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As the weather warms up, ticks will be lurking in the undergrowth looking for their next host and whilst most bites are harmless, they can also lead to serious illness. Our advice is to know where they are likely to be and to take measures to avoid getting bitten. If you are unlucky, make sure
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Now the spring is finally here, the Walking Festival season is well and truly under way – if you love being outdoors and on foot, you will love the walks, festivities and fun on offer – Many also offer Nordic Walking tasters and guided nordic walks as well as music, local food and cultural events
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Suffolk may not be particularly hilly but this Easterly county boosts stunning countryside and coastal walks. Here, two local NWUK Instructors share their favourite routes with you:- Rosie Marler is based near the coast and her Nordic Walking group is even called Promenade! She and her hardy regulars are making it their business to explore
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Following the article in the last issue about what our Tutors wear on their feet we were surprised at how many of them don’t opt for waterproof shoes but choose Sealskinz waterproof socks instead! At HQ we love waterproof shoes and live in our X socks but we thought we would give the Sealsinz socks a go
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Norwegian holiday specialists Holiday Norway have just introduced Nordic Walking breaks to their fantastic range of Activity holidays which take in the best the stunning country has to offer. They have partnered with Nordic Walking UK to offer a range of holidays that will be aimed at both keen nordic walkers and beginners. With direct flights from London
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We are delighted to see that our Instructor training is gaining popularity worldwide with people coming from Dubai, Greece, Spain, France and Norway to our courses in the last two months alone! Because our qualification sits on the UK qualification credit framework (QCF – see OFQUAL website ) and is vocational, it’s easy to map to
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Our new race team was born on 7th April 2013 – complete with a new team logo and funky purple vests, they nordic walked the Lincoln 10k. We aim to make this the start of regular appearances at events across the UK from long distance walks to charity events. nwTuk (nordic walking team uk) so if you
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Our Instructors are therefore required to also study anatomy, physiology and the principles of fitness which enables them to not ONLY teach the Nordic Walking technique but to fully understand how to match it to the fitness level of the participants in their class. By completing this process, our Instructors gain a CYQ level