We offer Nordic Walking classes and instruction, around Guildford and Surrey
This is my last post as Goode Nordic Walking. But please do follow me on https://www.facebook.com/surreystridersnordicwalking instead. Vicky x
Surrey Striders Nordic Walking Do you enjoy walking, do you like being outdoors? Then come and try Nordic Walking with Surrey Striders.
27/03/2021
Love this hidden distant view of St Martha’s, as seen from Blackheath Common. Scoping out walks ready for my first week as the new owner of Surrey Striders. Exciting!
23/03/2021
Deer for company and birdsong all around for today’s scoping walk around Peaslake.
06/03/2021
Scoping walk around Ranmore Common. Preparing for return to group walks in 4 weeks and counting
04/03/2021
Exciting times ahead.... group classes to resume from Weds 7th April.
Yippee!!
26/02/2021
Three years ago today I qualified as a Nordic Walking Instructor ❤️
07/02/2021
Nothing like a Nordic walk in Nordic conditions! The wind and snow was howling around Leith Hill this morning - very atmospheric.
26/01/2021
‘This Strange sport’ 🤣
How a strange Scandinavian pastime is helping with chronic pain It's a popular sport in Europe, but Nordic walking strikes many Australians as downright odd. But a group of passionate walkers are hoping to bring the pastime to others as a way of healing pain and overcoming injury.
11/01/2021
From an article in the Norwich News entitled 'What got you through the first lockdown':
Rachel Moore, EDP columnist
"The simplest human movement – putting one foot in front of another and striding out – was my survival secret for head and body throughout 2020. Luckily, just before lockdown, I’d taken an introduction to Nordic Walking course with Norfolk Nordic Walking and achieved my technique ‘passport’ –like cross country skiing without the skis delivering a brilliant body workout by walking briskly with poles (not to be confused with trekking).
People nordic walking in city park
Rachel Moore has enjoyed Nordic Walking during lockdown - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
"I wanted a sport to take me into my older years, get fit, and be social and outside. It was a saviour. Exploring the countryside, purposefully swinging those poles cleared my head, released exercise endorphins, and gave a feeling of achievement, often clocking up more than 24,000 steps a day.
"Once lockdown was lifted, group walks resumed opening a new social circle with spectacular views guaranteed.
"I often wonder how I would have got through 2020 without walking, and early morning pre-work, evening and Saturday walks shaping my week.
"I’m gutted that Tier 4 has halted all those January walks booked but at least I can stride out solo or with one of my friends inspired to take it up too."
What got you through lockdown first time around? It's January and we're at the start of another lengthy lockdown. Nick Richards asked what things got us through it last time out.
29/12/2020
Whilst we're under Tier 4 restrictions I am unable to offer my usual group walks, but I will be offering 1:1 walks. Do get in touch if you'd like to book one of these. Sessions will be roughly 5 miles long and cost £20.
Photo from happier, pre-Christmas times!
07/12/2020
What a lovely atmospheric walk we had around Friday Street this morning! Just the one killer hill...
13/11/2020
NEW: Give the gift of Nordic Walking this Christmas!
I am offering gift vouchers at £50 each, which gives the lucky recipient a 2 hour private Learn To Nordic Walk course with me. After which they will be a qualified nordic walker and able to walk by themselves, with any instructor, or take part in my regular group walks around the Surrey Hills.
Message me for more details/to purchase