Easter Nordic walking



Velvet antlers growing apace.  Easter - a time for new life.

 The word "Easter" is thought to come from Old English for 'dawn goddess', similar to the Roman Aurora.  A time for festivals since before Christ.  A time to celebrate that winter was over and we had survived another year.  Ahead lies Spring, Summer, and the harvest of Autumn.

Symbols of Easter include Bunnies and chicks - young, new life - although they don't have to covered in chocolate. 

Nordic walking in spring sunshine. Spot the heron!

If you've eaten too much chocolate, or perhaps just want to enjoy exercise in the fresh air, you would probably enjoy Nordic Walking.   The photos here have all been taken on Nordic Walks this week and just show what fantastic sights we have in south-west London.

Grey Heron, unruffled by walkers

I tend to lead walks in Bushy Park, but almost anywhere is suitable.  I know one Nordic Walker who keeps a set of poles in her car, in case she comes across a pretty part of the country.  Not only can she explore, she gets fit, too!


Fallow stag cooling off

The picture above of the stag was taken during one of the Strollers walks.  These are gentler than the standard walks of about 3 miles, and cover about 2 miles in an hour.  So you don't have to be rushing around to see wonderful sights. 


Nordic Walkers exercising in the sunshine.

On most walks, we also perform strength and balancing exercises.  Many people have not paid enough attention over the years to maintaining these aspects of their health.  There is no point in having the stamina to walk miles if you are unsteady on your legs.  Similarly, there's no point in being determined to walk briskly, if your muscles can't respond.

I hold Nordic Walking sessions on Saturdays (and on other days, by arrangement) in Bushy Park, including Stroller sessions at 11.30.  If you want more details or want to try the sport, please give me a call or send me an email.

Enjoy Easter, but do heed warnings about the weather - Smog Warning

And if you are taking exercise, do remember a hat, suncream and water!

Peter
07703-404-931