FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Friday 18th May 2012

Welcome FitHaven Nordic Walkers to this weeks edition of Nordic Walking News and I invite you to join me and Millie on Saturday 19th May, 9.30am from Southoe Village Hall,  PE19 5YE for my first Saturday morning Nordic Walk in over a year and I am REALLY looking forward to getting up and out this weekend to blast it out with the poles in, hopefully, some spring sunshine and gorgeous countryside.  There might even be a small treat in it for you afterwards too!  Gordon had a great Saturday morning Nordic walk last weekend at a wonderful new route in Colesdon in the pretty Bedfordshire countryside – click  to see some great photos – http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/stunning-saturday-morning-nordic-walk-with-gordon-colesdon-beds/.

A BIG THANK YOU to those of you who joined me on Monday to help celebrate and Nordic Walk 9 years of FitHaven fitness.  It has been an amazing journey up till now and will hopefully continue to move forward into the next year and beyond.  We enjoyed a fabulous walk out in Chadders Manor aka Ellington Thorpe and Easton and afterwards enjoyed a delicious homemade afternoon treats and tea back at Chadders Ranch – Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/fithavens-9th-birthday-celebrations/ for some piccies.  I absolute LOVE my Monday lunchtime Nordic Walk as it really sets me up for the busy day and week ahead and we have a good laugh, enjoy stunning countryside and fresh air and whatever the weather I always feel refreshed, revived and energised too.  BIG Love Mel and Millie xxx

Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ for the latest Nordic Walking weekly schedules.

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

• Saturday 19th May, 9.30am, **BRAND NEW** Health/Fitness Nordic Walking, Southoe Village Hall, PE19 5YE
• Monday 21st May, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Grafham Village Hall, PE19 OBG
• Tuesday 22nd May, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, PE19 6ET
• Tuesday 22nd May, 6.30pm, NEW Nordic Walking in Cambourne with Ali, Brace Dien Car Park, Cambourne, CB23 6DY
• Thursday 24th May, 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Frosts Garden Centre, Brampton, PE28 4NF

See you OUT there whatever the weather… Love Mel and Millie, Ali and Gordon too x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

WHAT’S NEW for NORDIC this Month…

*NEW Nordic Walking Weekender OCTOBER 2012* Friday 12th to Sunday 14th October, The Red Lion, Stiffkey, North Norfolk. I am really excited to announce the dates for the next FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekend and this one is open to ALL OF YOU – girlies and the boyz too – Rooms are limited so get booking your place/places NOW. It will be a weekend of new and exciting routes for you to discover and enjoy as well as the local ones in stunning Stiffkey too and the perfect hospitality and food from Frankie and his team at the Red Lion. Deposit £40 per person payable 31st May. Full Price £220 per person. Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book and secure your place/room.

*NEW Nordic Walking Poles for Sale* I have my first stock of Nordic Walking poles for you to get your hands on, information as follows: LEKI SPIN Nordic Walking Poles – Leki’s entry level adjustable pole made from aluminium with Leki’s Trigger release system. Benefits from all the usual Leki qualities. Adjustable in length from 100cm to 130cm it has a rubber grip and quick release Trigger 2 strap. Comes with Powergrip rubber paws. What’s Included… A pair of poles, Nordic Walking Straps, Nordic Walking Paws. PRICE: £50 Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to reserve your pair TODAY! (Pick up your poles at the Millennium Centre or at your Nordic Walking sessions)

*NEW EVENING NORDIC WALKS in CAMBOURNE* EARLY EVENING Nordic Walking sessions on Tuesday Evenings, 6.30pm from Cambourne. Ali Kittle will lead these regular sessions and EVERYONE is welcome to join her every Tuesday evening in Cambourne. No Need to Book, Just Turn Up, Enjoy a new area, new terrain, new routes and fabulously healthy week outdoor exercise.

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

*NEW* Tuesday 5th & 12th JUNE, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Nature Reserve, Little Paxton with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: SMALL GROUP TRANING, KettleCore Session, 11.15am, Wednesdays in Buckden – Toning, Strengthening and Reshaping the Core, Tummy and Back the FUN WAY!

Recommended Kit…

Lots of you ask me all the time about the best Nordic Walking gear to get and I can only recommend what I have tried and tested over the years and my favourites are:

• Montane – anything from this range is fabulous. I particular like their trousers and I have just got myself and new pair of the Terra Pants (which are stretchy) in a lovely smokey graphite colour (Go Outdoors)
• Rab – they also do a nice pair of walking trousers for the ladies –Treklite Pants – they are also stretchy and very comfortable and currently on sale!
• Berghaus – for jackets – all different styles and there fleeces are really nice too.
• Salomon – for walking boots/trainers – really fabulous boots and perfect for nordic walking as they have really flexible soles with lots of cushioning – I wear both Quest or Cosmic style – these walking boots have just come TOP in Country Walking Magazine again this month so they really are worth investing in.
• Ice Breaker or Smart Wool – the ULTIMATE base layer as they are made from merino wool, which makes them soft, comfortable, free moving and non-smelly. You can pretty much wear these all year round too as they help regulate the body temperature keeping you cool in the spring and warm in the winter.

Mel’s Motivation…

Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/mels-motivation-by-jenny-b/ and read Jenny B’s inspirational testimonial about how Nordic Walking, Fitness Pilates and Zumba have massively improved her fitness levels and stamina so she can get out on her tandem with her husband even more and enjoy many many miles of fabulous countryside.

Most of this stuff is available at GO OUTDOORS but you can trawl the internet for absolutely everything – get kitted out and enjoy NW even more!!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…