tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190422028295700432024-02-07T13:34:43.089-08:00simplyNordicWalkingpeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226005568260433436noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-65192127816446802882015-12-19T06:10:00.000-08:002015-12-19T06:10:28.100-08:00Nordic Walking with penguins....<br />
I've recently introduced some new walkers in the Falkland Islands to the benefits of Nordic Walking. Not only do you get to exercise in the lovely coastal scenery around Stanley, you can see hundreds of penguins, too!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Through the dunes!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bigger King penguins, and Magellanic penguins, too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beach full of Gentoo penguins</td></tr>
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For a variety of reasons, I have not been able to hold regular, professional group sessions for about a year. But, I still go out with friends on an ad hoc basis.<br />
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I am hoping I may be able to resume teaching classes in 2016. Watch this space!<br />
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Season's Greetings<br />
Peter<br />
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<br />peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-75605607468757485572013-06-12T07:10:00.002-07:002013-06-12T07:10:54.673-07:00Healthy holidays - Poling with Penguins!<br />
Welcome!<br />
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This blog is simply about my activities as a Nordic Walking Instructor, now living in the Falkland Islands. I offer regular classes and walks in what is probably the most southerly outpost of Nordic Walking in the world. Certainly one of the remotest!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nordic Walkers and WW2 gun, overlooking Stanley harbour</td></tr>
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Antarctica is about 700 miles south, but the weather here is more windy than cold. However, that doesn't prevent enthusiastic walkers venturing out to sample the scenery to keep fit.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A local walking group exploring the countryside or Camp.</td></tr>
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When you have a landscape like the Falklands on your doorstep, it seems a shame to be exercising indoors.<br />
The health benefits of Nordic Walking are well-documented, but in case you need convincing, here is a recent article on the topic.....<br />
<a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/0521/why-you-should-try-nordic-walking.aspx?xid=tw_heartdiseases_sf" target="_blank">http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/0521/why-you-should-try-nordic-walking.aspx?xid=tw_heartdiseases_sf</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dramatic scenery is everywhere.</td></tr>
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The Falkland Islands is growing as a tourist destination. Most visitors arrive by cruise ship during the austral summer, and spend only a few hours ashore.<br />
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However, a growing number are coming to see the wonderful wildlife which is gaining recognition as a "cold-climate Galapagos". Birds and animals have little fear of Man here and amazing wildlife-watching can be achieved.<br />
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If you browse earlier posts on this blog you'll find that my Nordic Walking group have had close encounters with penguins, seals, dolphins and assorted local birds.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yorke Bay - home to hundreds of penguins.</td></tr>
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So, if you want to combine a visit to the Falkland Islands with a Nordic Walking session, please let me know. I have poles and transport and can show you round the wildlife spots, or Battlefield sites, whilst keeping fit, Nordic Walking!<br />
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<a href="http://www.nordicwalking-holidays.com/?page=holidays" target="_blank">http://www.nordicwalking-holidays.com/?page=holidays</a><br />
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Peter<br />
peteryoung111(at)gmail.competerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-78313386938106796222013-02-21T05:57:00.000-08:002013-02-21T05:57:06.570-08:00Weather for (Nordic) Walking in the FalklandsOne way of describing the weather in the Falklands, is "variable". The old adage - "If you don't like the weather, just wait 5 minutes" - holds true.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stunning views reward the climbing of sand dunes!</td></tr>
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We rarely have to cope with excessive heat, although last week did see some flesh exposed to the warm sun. The summer has been very wet in Stanley, but some parts of the Islands are suffering from droughts and grass fires.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sheltered spot on Surf Bay</td></tr>
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An aspect of the weather that most visitors comment on is the wind, and this is a constant feature, with a daily average of about 17mph.<br />
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However, it does keep us cool, and the penguins like it!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">King Penguin joining our group</td></tr>
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Last week, as we struggled into a gale along Surf Bay, a lone King Penguin emerged from the frothing waves and accompanied us for a while. Maybe he thought he was with friends?<br />
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Despite the weather, Nordic Walking is enjoyable and beneficial.<br />
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It is good for all ages and all shapes and sizes. And the terrain around Stanley allows us to find varied surfaces which offer suitable challenges to all levels of fitness.<br />
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If you want more details or would like to try Nordic Walking around Stanley, please get in touch.<br />
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Peter<br />
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phone - (00500) 21178<br />
email - peteryoung111@gmail.com<br />
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<br />peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-11126168539937325552012-12-05T04:51:00.001-08:002012-12-05T04:51:13.952-08:00Short-sleeved Nordic Walking in the FalklandsThe weather is warming up in the South Atlantic, and is perfect for Nordic Walking, and watching Penguins.....or exploring the Solar System...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Narrows</td></tr>
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The last few weeks have seen a noticeable increase in temperature in the Falklands, with long, sunny spells bringing welcome relief after a cool and breezy winter.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Short-sleeved walkers watching the penguins at Yorke Bay</td></tr>
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Nordic Walkers are now enjoying walking through the sand dunes in short sleeves, and catching glimpses of the local penguin population.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watching gentoo, Surf Bay</td></tr>
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There are also hills around Stanley to be climbed, and some points of interest are the planets in the sculpture of the Solar System.<br />
Some are easier to find than others, but a couple of weeks ago, we found Uranus on Wireless Ridge!<br />
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If you would like more details of Nordic Walking around Stanley, and how it can benefit you, please get in touch.<br />
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Peter<br />
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<br />peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-81506708690913678342012-10-18T10:29:00.004-07:002012-10-18T10:29:53.663-07:00Nordic Walk by the sea - and feel good!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi,<br />
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A recent study (see link, below, for details) has concluded that walking by the sea makes you feel good! For those of us who do it regularly, that's no real surprise.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/a-short-visit-beach-perk-a-mood-boost-emotional-health-study-article-1.1066112" target="_blank">http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/a-short-visit-beach-perk-a-mood-boost-emotional-health-study-article-1.1066112</a><br />
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However, if you Nordic Walk by the sea, you not only feel good, but you are also improving your fitness and health!<br />
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As you can see from these photos, taken around Stanley, our Nordic Walking sessions combine stunning scenery, with wildlife watching, with gradual fitness programmes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's not always windy!</td></tr>
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Nordic Walking uses 90% of the body's muscles, so giving you an all-over work-out. Little-used muscles are toned up, reducing any flab that may have developed over time.<br />
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And it's a simple matter of walking faster or up slopes to have an aerobic session, giving you a great cardio-vascular exercise!<br />
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But one of the biggest advantages is that it all takes place OUTDOORS! So no staring at gym walls or boring TV pictures. Get outside and see what the Falklands has to offer. We've seen penguins, seals and dolphins during recent walks.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the sunset - and getting fitter!</td></tr>
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If you want to try Nordic Walking and enjoy the local scenery, please give me a call, on 21178.<br />
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Peter<br />
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<br />peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-53832114061087386972012-08-31T12:04:00.000-07:002012-08-31T12:04:36.800-07:00Try Nordic Walking around Stanley!This is an occasional blog of Nordic Walking, now happening around Stanley in the Falkland Islands!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UK Nordic Walkers on Cancer charity walk. Note length of stride.</td></tr>
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But first, I wanted to show the above picture to demonstrate how Nordic Walking can lengthen your stride. This is helped by the poles, which, in turn, means that you are engaging all the upper body's muscle groups.<br />
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So, Nordic Walking does give you an all-over workout! By using an instructor, you'll learn this technique and get the most out of the exercise.<br />
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Here in the Falklands, finding level areas for walking can be a challenge. Even the beaches can be tricky terrain. However, the poles help get over obstacles and up slopes, using muscles not normally used when walking.<br />
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I organise walks in a variety of venues, depending on the weather, and fitness levels of walkers.<br />
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But, it's not all hard work. One of the benefits of Nordic Walking is that you can have a conversation while exercising. Try doing that while swimming!<br />
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And as we are outside, we get the chance to see wildlife and visitors to Stanley!<br />
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As walkers' fitness levels improve, we go on longer and harder routes. We are now including Mt Tumbledown in our regular walks....<br />
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But, no matter your fitness level, Nordic Walking can be good for you. I have worked with people recovering from strokes who struggled initially to walk 100 yards. Within a few months, they were walking miles. And I've also worked with people preparing to climb Kilimanjaro.<br />
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The poles support your body weight, taking weight off your joints and making walking easier.<br />
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Peter<br />
Tel. 00500 21178<br />
email - peteryoung111(at)gmail.com<br />
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(replace "at" with the @ symbol)peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-5053561553966247412012-08-09T06:44:00.000-07:002012-08-09T06:46:10.953-07:00Nordic Walking in the FalklandsHi,<br />
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Despite the weather, Nordic Walking has continued through the Falklands winter. Walkers have enjoyed improving their fitness while striding through the frost and snow.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pausing to watch the Gentoos.</td></tr>
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In the dunes around Yorke Bay, the sand has been frozen a few times, which actually makes walking easier! An added bonus has been watching a growing group of Gentoo penguins arriving on the beach.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Striding through the snow....</td></tr>
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Nordic Walking is an ideal exercise, no matter your fitness level. Whether for short walks along a beach or for fast uphill work, the poles mean your upper body and cardiovascular system can have a good workout. How hard you work is up to you!<br />
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Arm, shoulder and back muscles are brought into use, especially going uphill. And it is simple to adjust the speed to exercise your heart and lungs.<br />
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Going downhill, even in snow, is very stable with the extra balance that the poles provide.<br />
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So, if you want to enjoy the scenery around Stanley AND get fitter, why not try Nordic Walking?<br />
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Peter Young<br />
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Tel. 21178<br />
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This is a blog to showcase Nordic Walking in the Falkland Islands. I currently take small groups of walkers for fitness walks around Stanley, and will be developing the range of walks in August, when I return from a holiday. I'll just leave you with some recent examples of how invigorating this activity can be......</div>
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We had been walking around Whalebone Cove, taking in the views and dodging the snow showers, when the low-flying jets came over the hills.<br />
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They returned at speed a few minutes later and did a couple of low-level circuits of Stanley airport, almost touching the runway before powering skywards in a steep curve.<br />
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We waved our poles at them, and I'm sure they waggled their wings in reply!<br />
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It was a splendid display to round off an excellent morning's exercise. "Awesome workout", as one new enthusiast put it! It's certainly a great way to burn calories, and tone up muscles.<br />
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Due to other commitments, I'm taking a break for a couple of weeks, but Nordic Walking will be resuming in August. Do please get in touch then if you wish to try this excellent and healthy activity. See the advert in Penguin News in a few weeks.<br />
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The recent snow has melted, and Nordic Walkers have enjoyed crisp days and cloudless skies this week. Visibility has been superb, too, and so we have trekked up several hills around Stanley. Not very high hills, but they have all-round views of the area, and the slope has added a more demanding dimension to our workout. </div>
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The dunes around Yorke Bay have been frozen, and give an opportunity for undulating scenery and great Nordic Walking. There's also some wildlife still around.....<br />
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So, there is no need to sit round the fire all winter. Wrap up well, and enjoy an invigorating walk with others around Stanley. You will soon warm up! <br />
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And you could be contributing to making your shadow smaller!<br />
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If you would like to try Nordic Walking in and around Stanley, do please get in touch,<br />
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<br />peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-48244641430483416902012-06-18T04:17:00.000-07:002012-06-18T04:17:10.346-07:00White-out Work-outs....Before the snow disappears, here are a couple of photos showing how our Nordic Walkers coped with the difficult conditions.<br />
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Although I wouldn't normally walk on ice, there was sufficient covering of snow last week to make it very enjoyable, and it demonstrated how we could have a work-out in white-out conditions.<br />
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Even though my water bottle froze in the car, keen walkers managed a brisk two-mile Nordic Walk along the Racecourse.<br />
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The dry, still weather was ideal for steady, rhythmic Nordic Walking, and we were soon pausing to release heat from under jackets! 90% of our muscles were working!<br />
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Another great bonus was the superb view of the snow-covered hills. Far better than sitting indoors!<br />
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If you wish to join us, keeping fit around Stanley, please get in touch.<br />
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Peter<br />
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There's been a chill in the air most days recently, but this often makes for ideal walking conditions. Nordic Walking uses most of the upper body muscles, and these large muscle groups soon generate heat.<br />
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So, even when the wind is blowing , it's possible to practise this all-over exercise. In fact, leaning into the breeze can often make it a better work-out and improve technique!</div>
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Certainly, the recent converts to the sport have been finishing with a warm glow after an invigorating hour exercise.<br />
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Where the weather has had an impact is the removal of tons of sand dunes on Surf Bay, making it tricky to walk up and down the dunes!<br />
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But even in the snow, the walkers have been able to get out on the beach, and onto the Racecourse.<br />
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The views to the snow-covered hills have been delightful recently, and are a reminder of why this sport is booming in many countries. Whilst taking exercise indoors will always be popular, there is added benefit from an outdoor activity.<br />
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The scenery is constantly changing; we are aware of our surroundings; we observe the changing seasons, and often catch glimpses of wildlife such as dolphins and seals, as we walk.<br />
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If you would like to try this sport on the Falklands, please do get in touch. My advert is on the back page of Penguin News, and my number is 21178.<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Or should it be "Austral Walking"?</span></div>
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Anyway, having landed in sunny Stanley in January, I've spent the last few months unpacking, exploring the islands, trying to identify the exotic wildlife, and learning to bake.</div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Perhaps I was wrong not to publicise Nordic Walking during the dry-ish summer that the islands have enjoyed, but the recent downturn in the thermostat has reminded me how invigorating it is to Nordic Walk in the cold!</span></div>
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May 2012 saw Nordic Walking being introduced to Stanley in the Falkland Islands. A small advert in Penguin News, squeezed between that for a Nail Salon and the AGM of the Horticultural Society, produced about 10 responses from people who were keen to learn, and enjoy the outdoors.</div>
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One slight drawback of the area is the lack of paths. Whilst there is plenty of open space, the ground cover is mainly low, wiry bushes, similar to heather, which trap the poles and trip your feet.</div>
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However, there are two excellent spots - Surf Bay, a long crescent of sand, sheltered from the prevailing Westerlies by a ridge of sand dunes; and the Racecourse, which is a long flat strip of grass not far from the Leisure Centre.</div>
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Both these areas are flat and free of undergrowth - rare on the Falklands. And the locals who have signed up have enjoyed reasonable conditions to learn this great activity.</div>
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This weekend sees the celebrations of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, and there is a giant beacon on Surf Bay which is to be lit on Monday evening, followed by a barbecue. I just hope they don't frighten the dolphins!</div>
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Peter</div>peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-8436263930339991412012-01-18T00:55:00.000-08:002012-01-18T00:55:22.289-08:00So long....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunny Scarborough, on the Cleveland Way</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Hi,<br />
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I'm currently packing up in preparation for an imminent move to the South Atlantic! For more details see -<br />
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<a href="http://peterspenguinpost.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://peterspenguinpost.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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I may resume this blog later, but in the meantime, I'd like to thank all those wonderful people I've worked with in the last 2 years. It really has been a pleasure.<br />
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I've received many kind words of appreciation from those who have benefitted from Nordic Walking, so that has made my role very rewarding. I've also received this message (below) from the Lensbury - a private club in Teddington, where I started 2 years ago, with 2 clients, in the snow!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light'; font-size: small;">To Whom It May Concern</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light'; font-size: small;">Peter Young has conducted Nordic Walking sessions to our members for the past 2 years. The offering is for complete beginners to a high physical standard. He is professional, friendly and motivational and employs empathy when required. The numbers to our classes have grown significantly over this time and he has worked tirelessly to ensure the benefits, both physical and social are educated to all our members.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light'; font-size: small;">We wish Peter all the best in his new venture and hope that we have the opportunity to work with him again in the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light'; font-size: small;">Yours in Health</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light'; font-size: small;">Jo Howitt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light'; font-size: small;">Leisure Manager</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light'; font-size: small;">The Lensbury</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light'; font-size: small;">So, many thanks for all the lovely messages and wonderful moments. Please continue (or take up!) Nordic Walking. You WILL enjoy it! Especially if you learn from Kay Speakman!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light'; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/index.html</a></span><br />
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And Elin Sandal and Charlotte Rehn are also great Instructors, in the Richmond/Surrey area.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light';">And, as a penguin might say - So Long and thanks for all the fish!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'GillSans Light';">Peter</span><br />
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</span>peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-19040967129089689792011-12-12T09:07:00.000-08:002011-12-17T06:01:35.907-08:00New Year, New Hemisphere!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">York Bay, near Stanley, Falkland Islands</td></tr>
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Its 2 years since I became a Nordic Walking Instructor and in January 2010, I started this blog with "New Year, New Vistas" to celebrate my change in career. In January 2011, it was "New Year, New You" to encourage others to take up exercise. In January 2012, I will be setting off for a new life in the Falkland Islands, and things will be different!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Striated Caracara, or Johnny Rook</td></tr>
</tbody></table>No more seeing the ring-necked parakeets around Bushy Park. A whole new world of avian life will be on display. The photos here were taken on a short trip around the Falklands in March 2011. The birds have no fear of Man and it was the end of the breeding season, so some were still on land waiting to moult and fly (or waddle, in the case of penguins) off into the unknown.<br />
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</tbody></table>Albatrosses, once they've left the nest, might not touch land again for TWO YEARS! So it's no wonder the parents feed the chicks until they are bigger than themselves.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Magellanic Penguins with chick</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Similarly, penguins will feed their chicks, knowing that its survival might depend on how much weight it puts on before heading out to sea for the first time.<br />
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<div>Anyway, looking back over the last couple of years, I can honestly say that I have enjoyed the whole time, especially out Nordic Walking with enthusiastic walkers. Exercise, Fresh Air, Good Company - what more could you want?</div><div><br />
</div><div> I've gathered some photos of the sights in here "A Year in Bushy Park"..........</div><div><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/peteryoung111/AYearInBushyPark?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPjUiuSwm5zTlAE&feat=directlink">https://picasaweb.google.com/peteryoung111/AYearInBushyPark?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPjUiuSwm5zTlAE&feat=directlink</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>In future, I'll also be keepin a blog of my experiences on the Falklands. This can be found here -</div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://peterspenguinpost.blogspot.com/">http://peterspenguinpost.blogspot.com/</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>(And, if anyone is looking for a luxury place in Spain, as a base for walking holidays.....one of my walkers has this beautiful house on the market - </div><div><a href="http://www.primespanishproperties.com/index.html">http://www.primespanishproperties.com/index.html</a> )</div><div><br />
</div><div>I'd like to thank Kay Speakman for all her support, professionalism and friendship. It's been great fun working with her. Anyone wanting to learn and enjoy Nordic Walking should contact her.</div><div><a href="http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/">http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>And thanks to all the walkers I've met: I hope you got as much out of Nordic Walking as I have.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Hasta la Vista,</div><div><br />
</div><div>Peter<br />
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STOP PRESS . 17/12/11 Today's Independent has a travel article on the Falklands... why go? what to see? what it costs? etc.<br />
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<a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/americas/falkland-islands-far-and-wild-in-the-atlantic-6278093.html" target="_blank">http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/americas/falkland-islands-far-and-wild-in-the-atlantic-6278093.html</a></div><div><br />
</div></div>peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com0East Falkland, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)-51.700981 -57.849190000000021-52.2757935 -58.861134000000021 -51.1261685 -56.837246000000022tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-5355831897957138852011-12-02T08:46:00.000-08:002011-12-02T08:46:09.068-08:00Winter Nordic Walking<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How many points on the antlers?</td></tr>
</tbody></table> The rut has finished, but there have been some interesting stag encounters in Bushy Park recently. The deer are much more placid now, so closer approaches can be made.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tree rubbing</td></tr>
</tbody></table> However, in my many hours of watching deer, I had never before seen one marking its territory (if that was what it was doing), by urinating on a small tree, then rubbing itself against the tree!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little bird told me.....</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Our groups of Nordic Walkers have been exploring the quiet Home Park, adjacent to Hampton Court Palace, and only 5 minutes from the centre of Kingston-upon-Thames. Yet miles of empty paths....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long Water, Home Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Strollers reflecting</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Water Gardens this week</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">December 2010</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Let me know if you wish to try Nordic Walking in Richmond or Surrey, or contact Kay Speakman<br />
<a href="http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/">http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/</a><br />
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Peter<br />
07703404931peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11303915651549066703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-83325058857180723422011-11-10T07:36:00.000-08:002011-11-10T07:36:39.708-08:00If Halloween has gone, can xxxxmas be far behind?It seems no sooner have a couple of Autumn festivals finished, then retailers' attentions pass to Christmas. We're heading towards it like a runaway train.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How can the UK's largest mammal be almost invisible??</td></tr>
</tbody></table>But there are still about 44 days before then for Nordic Walking, shopping, walking, baking, and more Nordic Walking!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halloween supplies, Garson's Farm, Esher.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Walks will continue in Bushy Park 3 times per week, and Kay Speakman holds her popular walks at Garsons Farm and Richmond Park on Mondays and Fridays, too (See <a href="http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/">http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/</a> for details).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hampton Court Palace, using rubber 'feet' on wet tarmac.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The autumn weather has remained mild, if damp underfoot. But our Nordic Walks have explored the Thames towpath between Hampton Court and Kingston, as well as the many hidden corners of Bushy Park.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Double Poling" in Lime Avenue, Bushy Park. Note the hand position of the rear walker - pushing right through for maximum effectiveness! Great exercise for your triceps, or 'bingo wings'! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>There are also some social walks planned for December (on the 11th at Denbies vineyard), and last week several Nordic Walkers enjoyed an evening in the company of hospitable chef, Christine Thompson, at her Dishy Cookery School (<a href="http://www.dishycookeryschool.com/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=1">http://www.dishycookeryschool.com/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=1</a> ).<br />
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Christine taught us how to make our own, home-made sausages. You could choose your own ingredients: some made chilli and chocolate bangers, while others chose Spanish or Moroccan sausages. It was a very "hands-on" experience, with lots of encouragement from participants. I can thoroughly recommend it for a fun night out.<br />
<a href="http://www.dishycookeryschool.com/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=1">http://www.dishycookeryschool.com/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=1</a><br />
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If you want to tone yourself up for Christmas, or just work off a couple too many sausages, then why not try Nordic Walking? If you live in the South-west London / Surrey area, we would be happy to hear from you.<br />
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Peter<br />
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07703-404-931peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226005568260433436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-21755841536287989032011-10-24T07:31:00.000-07:002011-10-24T07:31:56.514-07:00Autumn Colours in Richmond ParkMy colleague, Kay Speakman, and I organised a Nordic Walk through Richmond Park at the weekend. The park is at its best now, with the leaves turning and the bracken dying back. Kay had done her homework, and kept us entertained with facts about the park (who would have known there were 1300 species of beetle there? Or 130,000 trees?), as we walked round.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hazel copse on the Tamsin Trail</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The day started cool, but we all worked up a sweat after a brisk 5-mile walk around the perimeter of the park. Richmond Park is about 1,000 hectares, about twice the size of Bushy Park, where we hold regular Nordic Walking sessions. It's also more undulating, with several climbs getting the pulse rate quickening<br />
<a href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traffic jam in Isabella Plantation</td></tr>
</tbody></table>We started at the historic Pembroke Lodge, which must have one of the best views in London; then across the north of the park, with views over to London, where the new Shard of Glass building can be seen poking above the skyline.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>We followed the Tamsin Trail for part of its way, and then through the Isabella Plantation. <br />
<a href="http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond_park/isabella_plantation.cfm">http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond_park/isabella_plantation.cfm</a><br />
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Emerging from the Plantation, we found the main herd of Red Deer, with some unsuccessful stags making a last-ditch effort to attract some females.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"What do you think of my antlers, then?"</td></tr>
</tbody></table>But the dominant stag seemed in no mood to share his harem. Another year of celibacy for the unlucky males.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boss!</td></tr>
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Continuing towards Ham Gate, then back up the hill to Pembroke Lodge, where welcome refreshments were obtained. We'd started wearing fleeces and jackets and by lunchtime, it was t-shirt weather again!<br />
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One of our regular walkers, Alison, couldn't join us as she was cycling from Reading to Bath for the charity, Homestart <a href="http://www.home-start.org.uk/homepage">http://www.home-start.org.uk/homepage</a><br />
The walkers on Sunday generously donated cash to this good cause. Alison says, "Thank You!"<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cocker spaniel towing nordic walker up Richmond Hill</td></tr>
</tbody></table>We have another longer walk planned for the 11th December at Denbies Vineyard near Dorking. If you would like to join us, please do get in touch with Kay or myself. We'll supply the poles, and tuition, if needed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colourful Isabella Plantation and Nordic Walkers</td></tr>
</tbody></table>If you want to learn this sport and join existing classes, please contact us (details below), or find a class near you by looking here - <a href="http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/">http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/</a><br />
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Peter<br />
07703-404-931<br />
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Kay Speakman - <a href="http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/">http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/</a>peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226005568260433436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-76515432925391531512011-10-21T02:51:00.000-07:002011-10-21T02:51:25.787-07:00Nordic Walking in Royal Parks.Hampton Court Palace has looked stunning this month!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swans on Long Water, Hampton Court Palace</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The weather has been perfect for Nordic Walking - cool, sunny and blue skies. And from October 1st till the end of March, the Palace's formal gardens are open to the public, free. The Palace also opens the garden gates that allow easy access to Home Park, so opening up a wide variety of walking routes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hampton Court Palace</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">T-shirt weather in October!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>....and then escape into a 700-acre deer park, with virtually no visitors, and no red deer (only fallow).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fallow deer</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So, we have been escaping the rutting red deer and the media frenzy (mainly the Daily Mail) about the "Beast of Bushy". For an outsider view of the ruckus, try this wry article -<br />
<a href="http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/10/20/141455/20/travel/%27Beast+of+Bushy%27+Terrorizing+London+Tourists">Conde Nast report</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "Beast"?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Elsewhere, an enthusiastic group of beginners has been striding around Esher Common, under the auspices of the Fit As A Fiddle campaign. <a href="http://www.ageuk.org.uk/health-wellbeing/fit-as-a-fiddle/fit-as-a-fiddle-in-the-regions/south-east-/">FAAF</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diana fountain, Bushy Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Autumn leaves</td></tr>
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If you would like to enjoy any of these beautiful spots AND keep yourself fit, please contact myself or Kay Speakman<br />
<a href="http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/">http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kay keeping an eye on the deer...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Enjoy the wonderful weather and beautiful outdoors!<br />
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Peter<br />
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07703404931peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226005568260433436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-35335565189018591522011-10-14T03:31:00.000-07:002011-10-14T03:31:27.536-07:00"We have no time to stand and stare.."Whilst out Nordic Walking with a client last week, we noticed a tree with a small plaque at its base, with an inscription, obviously in memory of someone, plus the stanza -<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"></span><br />
<dl style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;"><b>"What is this life if, full of care,</b></dd><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;"><b>We have no time to stand and stare</b>."
</dd></dl><dl style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">As I tend to be leading walks and teaching clients, I can often be guilty of not pausing to "stand and stare". But something about the lines made me want to find the rest of it...........
"No time to stand beneath the boughs</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">And stare as long as sheep or cows.</dd></dl><dl style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">No time to see, when woods we pass,</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.</dd></dl><dl style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrN64MEX4zYjeCsbQls_GsGBCPpSC7VXYayt2W5c7OtQjjAClnfcCUGGfj1OkFdKLz7PtQdEA1xhmp2F2Su1gUGNgNBz0m3h4f93k0y6yMXaW-U8F-t7NOBvY-MNhf48VOOdPQUGiF_wc/s1600/P1050688.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrN64MEX4zYjeCsbQls_GsGBCPpSC7VXYayt2W5c7OtQjjAClnfcCUGGfj1OkFdKLz7PtQdEA1xhmp2F2Su1gUGNgNBz0m3h4f93k0y6yMXaW-U8F-t7NOBvY-MNhf48VOOdPQUGiF_wc/s320/P1050688.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
No time to see, in broad daylight,</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">Streams full of stars, like skies at night.</dd></dl><dl style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">No time to turn at Beauty's glance,</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">And watch her feet, how they can dance.</dd></dl><dl style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">No time to wait till her mouth can</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">Enrich that smile her eyes began.</dd></dl><dl style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">A poor life this if, full of care,</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">We have no time to stand and stare."
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><i>William Henry Davies</i></span>
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I think there's a message for many of us in our busy lives. In future, I shall be incorporating standing and staring in my Nordic Walking sessions!
One reason to be vigilant at the moment is the continuing deer rut in Bushy and Richmond Parks. The stags are very active and do not welcome people getting too close. Last week, I saw a woman knocked to the ground by one stag after she and her companion had walked to within 20 yards of it. Please keep your distance (even if, like many people now, you are carrying a long lens!).
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paparazzi in Bushy Park</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">On the theme of going more slowly, I have a number of Nordic Walkers who are not trying to get superfit to run up Mount Kilimanjaro or whatever. Just wanting exercise that won't damage their joints, whilst improving their stamina and muscle tone. A bit like swimming, but with changing scenery and conversation! On Saturdays, I lead a Strollers group at 11.30am in Bushy Park, and also can provide individual training to suit your needs.</div><div style="text-align: left;">
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This week I received an email from a client which describes their experiences with Nordic Walking - </div><div style="text-align: left;">
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">"</span><i><b>After my stroke I was looking for an exercise to improve my balance. I did walk with a physiotherapist for a while but this was rather expensive. I was looking for a way to walk and feel confident that I would not fall over, which Nordic Walking does as you feel confident with holding the sticks. I also wanted to build up my muscles of my upper body as after being in bed for a while I felt very weak. I personally think that Nordic Walking for stroke victims is the best way forward as you learn to turn and go over different surfaces for example: roads, grass, pavements etc. </b></i></span></div><div><i><b><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span> </b></i></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i><b>Since walking with Peter Young for 3 months I have greatly improved in all areas. I can now walk happily for over one mile. Do 30 press ups and my blood pressure has improved. What more can I ask</b></i></span></div><div><i><b><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span> </b></i></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i><b>Thank you again Peter"</b></i></span></div>
</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;"></dd><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;"></dd><dd style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em;">It's very rewarding working with people who are motivated and want to improve their situation. If you would like to find out how Nordic Walking can help your physical and mental state, please do get in touch.
Whatever pace you go at, enjoy Nordic Walking!
Peter
07703-404-931</dd></dl>peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226005568260433436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-66141234482391940512011-09-29T11:09:00.000-07:002011-09-29T11:09:50.642-07:00Nordic Walking and the Rut!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rutting is SO tiring!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>If you are walking in London's Royal Parks such as Bushy or Richmond in the next month, or out in the countryside, you may well be lucky enough to observe the natural event known as The Rut!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <a href="http://www.uksafari.com/rd2.htm">http://www.uksafari.com/rd2.htm</a><br />
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Many species have an annual rut, but red deer are among the most spectacular. Living in suburban London, I feel really privileged to see this on my doorstep.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">NB. This was taken before the rut. Keep your distance.</td></tr>
</tbody></table> Normally, the strongest stag attracts a following of females (hinds) and then has to defend them against all-comers. His rivals will continuously try to separate him from his harem, either by sneaking off with some females, or by frontal assault.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Class of 2011</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>There have been recent media reports about deer attacks on people in Bushy Park, so it's vital that any walkers are aware of what's going on. Never approach deer, and be aware of deer, especially stags, in the area.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sparring Practice near Bushy House</td></tr>
</tbody></table> But, during the rut, if you see one stag, it's almost certain that others are in the area, and may be about to fight with the dominant male. You'll also hear the bellowing. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bracken camouflage</td></tr>
</tbody></table> Often the deer take refuge in the dense bracken. I tend to stay away from bracken around this time of year, as it's often impossible to see what's in it. A startled deer is not to be trifled with.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spot the stag!</td></tr>
</tbody></table> Despite all the warnings, the Nordic Walking has been superb this week. The cool mornings and then the hot, sunny afternoons, have made it a pleasure to be in the beautiful countryside.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking through the woods on Esher Common</td></tr>
</tbody></table> This group met up at Garsons Farm in Esher, and hiked across West End and Esher Commons. An energetic 3 miles, and a revelation to many of the group who were locals, but hadn't realised all this was on their doorstep.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black Pond, Esher Common</td></tr>
</tbody></table>There are many walks organised in Surrey and other counties. Check your local government site, or The Ramblers, or search for "Health Walks", if you want more details. The link below lists Nordic Walks in Surrey -<br />
<a href="http://www.acsurrey.org.uk/go50/nordic.htm">http://www.acsurrey.org.uk/go50/nordic.htm</a><br />
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If you wish to join us for walks in the Richmond or Surrey area, please do get in touch. My colleague, Kay Speakman ( <a href="http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/">http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/</a> ) and I take lessons and sessions on a daily basis, with a variety of walks to suit differing needs, from fitness fanatics to recuperating patients.<br />
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Nordic Walking is a great all-over workout, that you can enjoy in company or on your own, outdoors.<br />
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Enjoy your walking,<br />
Peter<br />
07703-404-931peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226005568260433436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-2101846246111606312011-09-22T15:01:00.000-07:002011-09-22T15:01:52.961-07:00Enjoy the Journey!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Whilst reading some of the Fitness press the other day ("Boot Camp", "Next Level", "RaiseThe Bar", etc) I came across a nugget that struck me as relevant....</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking to work....working the walk<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">No doubt, you, like me, have read lots of articles about fitness, nutrition, weight loss and health. But amongst this week's insights into fat loss, fads, and fitness was a comment from Holly Rigsby, author of Fit Yummy Mummy! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://fityummymummy.com/index-4.html">yummy mummy site</a></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view from the office...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Holly reckons - "Too often we get hung up on 'getting results', as if they were a fixed end point.....Appreciating the process is just as important as achieving your goals. <i> Enjoy the journey</i>; recognise and celebrate the small successes along the way. These are the changes that are key to <i>true and lasting results</i>." (my italics)<br />
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</tbody></table> Well, Holly's words really struck a chord with me. I think they are so relevant to Nordic Walking. I often tell new walkers that it may be weeks, or months, before tangible "improvements" to their fitness is noticeable. Some people obviously want faster improvements to whatever has motivated them to start Nordic Walking. So, while we walk and await improved muscle tone or weight loss or pain relief (all experienced by Nordic Walkers I know), I try to interest people in their surroundings.... ENJOY the JOURNEY!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For example, the walkers on Esher Common are on a Fit As A Fiddle (over-50s) programme to encourage people to take more exercise. What many of them said this week was, that they hadn't realised all this beautiful countryside was only a few yards from their regular commuting routes. So, while they are getting fitter, they are also exploring beauty spots on their doorstep. (More Nordic Walking details below). Enjoy the Journey!</span></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Do you think they can see me?" </td></tr>
</tbody></table> Back in our usual Nordic Walking haunts like Bushy Park, even our regular walkers are captivated by the changing seasons and the interaction with wildlife. I've probably seen those deer in the photo dozens of times in the last year. But I have never seen them looking like that. There is always something to surprise and interest walkers. And so, there is also a motivation to keep coming back, week after week, even if "results" aren't immediate.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">I also have worked with people recovering from strokes, who are trying hard to regain mobility and fitness. I've found these people are very motivated and very keen to see improvements. But, often they compare their current fitness levels with the pre-stroke situation, and feel they are getting nowhere fast.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBB2K6ED5CX8qgIJQLBmrE6IQZanXjKGdLvMJfxekQSSrswDcgmOuYX5WMZDLLJIfsfze99Z3umCZ6swi3ePa6jPzKx0SR56Me0oBJ-aItbqqj0Me4bS01q7nVv0GPj-xdI4L85BpMbnA/s1600/P1050565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBB2K6ED5CX8qgIJQLBmrE6IQZanXjKGdLvMJfxekQSSrswDcgmOuYX5WMZDLLJIfsfze99Z3umCZ6swi3ePa6jPzKx0SR56Me0oBJ-aItbqqj0Me4bS01q7nVv0GPj-xdI4L85BpMbnA/s320/P1050565.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">However, when I point out the progress made since they started Nordic Walking, they invariably realise that they have vastly improved over the weeks. I use a pedometer to prove that only a few weeks before they had struggled to walk 500 metres, but are now coping well with 1500! "CELEBRATE the small SUCCESSES along the way!"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">However, you don't have to wait until you have a problem before trying Nordic Walking. In fact, prevention is better than cure! This week I have walked with people aged from 18 to 82! For my part, I have learned a great deal from people heading off to University, and from others who are retired professors! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The key message is <i><b>"ENJOY the JOURNEY</b></i>". Life isn't a rehearsal!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This site gives details of regular fitness walks for over-50s in Surrey and Hampshire - </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.acsurrey.org.uk/go50/nordic.htm">http://www.acsurrey.org.uk/go50/nordic.htm</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If you want to try Nordic Walking in the Surrey/Middlesex area, please get in touch, or find a group here - </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/">http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Peter</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">07703-404-931</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</tbody></table>peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226005568260433436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-10306773700512553542011-09-15T07:02:00.000-07:002011-09-15T07:02:45.325-07:00David Walliams - what a man!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">No mentions of Nordic Walking today. A sporting achievement in Teddington has eclipsed all else!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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As some of you may seen, David Walliams swam the length of the River Thames last week. On Sunday, he arrived at Teddington Lock at dusk after swimming 21 miles that day. The equivalent of crossing the channel!<br />
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Resplendent in his white towelling robe, like a boxing champion, David strolled through the cheering crowds and paused for autographs.<br />
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Eventually, he made it to the car and a good nights rest, before starting the next, and last, day's swim at 6.30am!<br />
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He swam the 15 miles to Westminster to finish at County Hall in front of more crowds and TV cameras. What an achievement!! 140 miles in 8 days!<br />
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He was doing this to raise money for Water Aid and Sports Relief. If you want to donate to this cause go here -<br />
<a href="http://www.sportrelief.com/whats-on/the-bt-sport-relief-challenges-walliams-vs-the-thames">http://www.sportrelief.com/whats-on/the-bt-sport-relief-challenges-walliams-vs-the-thames</a><br />
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If you want to see more photos and videos of David at Teddington, please go here -<br />
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<a href="http://www.teddingtonpeople.co.uk/Teddington-roars-support-David-Walliams-Thames/story-13314484-detail/story.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter">http://www.teddingtonpeople.co.uk/Teddington-roars-support-David-Walliams-Thames/story-13314484-detail/story.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter</a><br />
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Peterpeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226005568260433436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-50175470920940882692011-09-12T13:26:00.000-07:002011-09-12T13:26:48.632-07:00Nordic Walking on the Yorkshire CoastMuch of the Yorkshire coast is linked by a long-distance trail - The Cleveland Way. It covers about 110 miles around the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and then along the coast between Saltburn and Filey.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The North Yorkshire coast<br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> In a previous trip, I had walked from the start at Helmsley to the clifftop village of Ravenscar, leaving about 20 miles to complete the trail. The path is mostly on the top of steep cliffs, with the occasional steep gullies taking you down to beach level</span></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plenty of warnings, but no fences</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The scenery is uplifting with views of about 20 miles on a clear day. Wave action has eroded the cliffs, exposing 200 million years of fossil records. It's very similar to the Unesco World Heritage site in Dorset - The Jurassic Coast - with much the same chalk and shale rocks, but without the crowds! Most visitors seem to stick to the resorts of Filey, Whitby, Scarborough and Bridlington. But there still several tiny, pretty places, like Robin Hoods Bay and Staithes, that have avoided over-commercialism.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Millions of years of history on view.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div>There's also good public transport links along the coast, so our walk started at the bus stop in Ravenscar.</div><div><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenscar,_North_Yorkshire">Ravenscar information</a> This is a very unusual village - planned by a railway company in the 1900's to become a thriving resort, but never attracting people despite roads, sewers and some houses being built.</div><div>You can still evidence of the pavements and drains in the middle of fields!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ravenscar - a deserted village. Roads built but not used!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Our route took us through Scarborough - "The world's first seaside resort". About 400 years ago, crowds flocked here to enjoy the spa and sea water, and again when the railway arrived in the Victorian era.<br />
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So, as well as brash modern seaside attractions, the town also has a large legacy of elegant and historical buildings. The Grand Hotel was the largest in Europe in its day, but we didn't stay there....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarborough Castle with Flamborough Head, in distance</td></tr>
</tbody></table>South of Scarborough, a steep path leads the walker up to the top of the cliff, past the massive landslip of a million tons of earth. The Holbeck Hall Hotel used to perch on top of this cliff, until June 1993 when the land under it moved down to the sea. The hotel was immediately wrecked, and is now demolished.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Climbing out of Scarborough</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Further along the coast, there a few wide sandy bays, near where Billy Butlin decide to build a new destination - the Filey Holiday Camp! It was used by the Army during World War 2, but reverted to providing holidays for the masses for decades afterwards. A different era!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some people put plaques on benches.....</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The path continued on grassy clifftop, or sandy beach ....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarborough in distance</td></tr>
</tbody></table>... until the cliffs at Filey Brigg came into view. This becomes a very narrow spit of land, jutting out into the North Sea, with marvellous views in all directions.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cliffs at Filey Brig mark the end of the Cleveland Way</td></tr>
</tbody></table>This was the end of our trail - The Cleveland Way. For more details of this National Trail, click here,<br />
<a href="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/clevelandway/">http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/clevelandway/</a><br />
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or feel free to get in touch. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The end of the Way</td></tr>
</tbody></table>This was the end of our Nordic Walking. But, we couldn't ignore the other attractions in the area. Having walked along the cliffs, we'd noticed the occasional bird, and wanted to see the famous gannet colony at Bempton Cliffs, near Flamborough Head<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gannets nesting, Bempton cliffs</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Many of the young birds (and the puffins) had already left the cliffs and had headed out to sea, but there were still several thousands precariously perched on tiny ledges. An amazing spectacle!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A day out for the ferret</td></tr>
</tbody></table>An even bigger surprise awaited us at nearby Bridlington beach. An animal-loving man was giving his ferrets their exercise on the sand!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bridlington resident, waiting for chips</td></tr>
</tbody></table>All too soon, the ice creams were finished and we had to head home. Yorkshire is superb for walking, with 2 National Parks, and many beautiful areas. And the bonus of exploring by Nordic Walking, is that you can sample the local food (and beer), knowing that the extra calories will be used up while Nordic Walking!!<br />
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If you'd like to try Nordic Walking or join others in regular forays in Bushy Park, Middlesex, please do get in touch with me, or enter you postcode here to find an Instructor near where you live.<br />
<a href="http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/find">http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/find</a><br />
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Peter<br />
07703-404-931<br />
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</div>peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226005568260433436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619042202829570043.post-73149825641148343082011-08-26T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-26T06:00:54.017-07:00Seasons changing...migrating birds...charity walks..<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Velvet falling from antlers<br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">After the recent excitement of professional cyclists speeding through Richmond and Bushy Parks, Nordic Walking has resumed its more relaxed pace. The seasons are changing and the weather has an Autumnal air about it.</span></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cygnets racing</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Walking regularly in London's parks as some of us do, enables us to observe the subtle changes in the seasons. Young creatures, new to the world this year, are growing up, leaving the nest, or even the country in the case of skylarks, cuckoos, etc<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Testing wings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Family portrait, Hampton Court Park</td></tr>
</tbody></table> If you are interested to know where migrating birds go when the leave the UK, then the British Trust for Ornithology has recently tracked 5 cuckoos back to Africa. You can see their remarkable routes and destinations here -<br />
<a href="http://www.bto.org/science/migration/tracking-studies/cuckoo-tracking">BTO Cuckoo-tracking</a><br />
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Will they return next year? How do they find their way here? Amazing!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nordic Walkers negotiating deer herd near Hampton Court</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Other signs of Autumn include prolific mushrooms, with the recent damp weather. Also noticeable is the subtle changes in the parks' deer. The velvet covering the stags' antlers is slowing peeling off, in readiness for the rut! The stags are bulking up and some are beginning to attract females, which will no doubt be noticed by their rivals....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Velvet on antlers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watching the walker</td></tr>
</tbody></table>If you would like to walk (Nordically or normally!) in the 3 Royal Parks that often feature in this blog, then a local charity, Shooting Star Hospice, is organising several walks around the parks in September. There are 3, 8 and 15-mile options, so suitable for all.<br />
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It's for a worthwhile cause, so if you are interested please go here and sign up!<br />
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<a href="http://www.shootingstarchase.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/three-parks-challenge-and-family-walk%20">http://www.shootingstarchase.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/three-parks-challenge-and-family-walk%20</a><br />
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If you want to get fit for a specific walk, please let me know. I have helped numerous people get in shape for the Race for Life (Cancer Research), McMillan's Nurses Walk 10, Princess Alice Hospice Hike the Hill, etc, etc, as well as more famous hikes like Mt Kilimanjaro.<br />
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Whatever your health and exercise requirements, Nordic Walking can usually help. Why not give it a try? Taster sessions are only £5, and regular sessions usually around £10.<br />
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To find a Nordic Walking instructor in your area, go here -<br />
<a href="http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/">http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/</a><br />
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Peter<br />
07703-404-931<br />
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PS - If anyone is wondering where my brother has got to in the Round the World Clipper race (see "Live the Dream"), you can find out the latest news below. King Neptune has just paid his boat a visit!<br />
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<a href="http://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/index.php/follow/race-viewer/">http://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/index.php/follow/race-viewer/</a><br />
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