The Nordic Walking Group has now officially started. All 17 members who attended the ‘Learn to Nordic Walking Technique’ course in February have now completed the course with Sefton Active Walks and have obtained their certificates of competency. I have also been trained as a Walking Group Leader and we are all now registered with Nordic Walks UK. Our first walk took place, on Monday, 11th March, in cold and snowy conditions. It was a circular walk commencing at Maghull Baptist Church car park, using the Liverpool to Leeds Canal path and the Green Park estate. Thirteen member took part.
The group braving the cold
Setting off on our walk
Future walks will take place on a weekly basis, with time and day varying each week, in order to facilitate those who have other commitments. Only those who have completed the course can take part in the walks, so if you are interested and want to put your name down for a future course, please let me know.
Doing some cooling down exercises in the snow after the walk
Details of all our walks will be announced at the coffee mornings or by e-mail to the group.
Happy Nordic Walking, Ian