Our newsletters keep Canberra’s Nordic Walking community up to date with Nordic Walking developments in Canberra, Australia, and around the world. In this newsletter, read about.......
- 2018! What a year!
- Whopping Big Thanks! to CNWing Support Team
- CNWing goes South! Nicky Gibbons in the Tuggeranong Valley
- So much in store for 2019!
- Get Up and Walk Your Way to Greater Health and Happiness
Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it. ~Søren Kierkegaard
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2018 – What a year!
We estimate that we’ve taught around 1,000 people (mainly Canberrans) to Nordic Walk since starting up in 2014 and the demand from people of all ages and abilities to learn continues to grow and grow. Here’s some of our special moments from last year …......
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Top: Over 400 people at the Finnish Embassy World NWing Day, Middle L: Kristen & Laurie smash the Canberra Half Marathon, Middle R: Thursday morning NWers, Lower L: Saturday morning Xmas NWers, Lower R: Zahra and her Mum Hannah training for Stride for Stroke
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Whopping BIG Thanks! to CNWing Support Team who make sure it all happens behind the scenes....
Capital Nordic Walking’s activities would simply not be possible without the generous and strategic support of an amazing, inspiring mob of helpers……..you know who you are and why we love you so much! See what a community can achieve together! Canberra's Nordic Walkers are so very lucky to have you!
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From top Lto R..Shireen, Mike & Margo, Karen, Marcia, Kal, and Lesley [always last but never least!]
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Thanks also to Nicky Gibbons for taking NWing to Canberra's South
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Capital Nordic Walking Instructor Nicky Gibbons is now running Nordic Walking courses on Canberra's South side and 2 weekly group Nordic Walks for people who have learnt to Nordic Walk and have their own poles. The southernmost district of Canberra, Tuggeranong, is also one of the largest. Only one third is dedicated to urban use, with two thirds being rural and National Park – making it a perfect area for Nordic Walking!
Nicky began her career as a professional dancer and Resident Director/Company Manager of musical theatre shows. She ran a successful mobile personal training business in Sydney and the Blue Mountains NSW, before moving to the ACT to start Align & Balance. Nicky is a registered Cert 3 and 4 Fitness Professional with Fitness Australia and has attained Advanced Level Master Trainer. She is also qualified as a Pilates Matwork Instructor and Strengthening for over 60’s teacher gained from St George Hospital, Sydney in alliance with their physiotherapists. Additionally, she is qualified in Nutrition, Swedish/Remedial Massage.
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With over 30 years’ experience in the fitness and dance industry she is fully aware of the requirements that must be considered when training more mature or injured people. She has worked with a vast array of clients covering all aspects of rehabilitation, pre and post-natal mothers, seniors, clients with cancer and neurological disorders, clients with weight management issues, or those simply wanting to get fitter. In 2018 Nicky discovered the vast benefits of Nordic Walking and how it helps clients physically and also psychologically. She has worked closely with Kristen in learning the Capital Nordic Walking technique for teaching people to Nordic Walk and is a certified Nordic Walking Instructor with the Nordic Academy in Melbourne. Check out item below about what Nicky is going to get up to next! Ever heard of Pawdic Walking?............
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Nordic Walking Lessons Lessons Lessons!
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Yes we are up and running with January and February classes filling up quickly. There are a number of set group classes South side and North-side for people who are reasonably fit and mobile. If you and your partner or friend/s are interested in doing a couples or mates class, have a ready made group of 3 or 4 people, or would like to do a private course we can be more flexible with dates and timing to accommodate your preferences. For people with health or mobility challenges please call to discuss your needs! Here you can find information about our course content and costs and here you can see our scheduled courses for January and February.
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2019 is shaping up to be bigger than ever for Capital Nordic Walking! So big that we’ve put together a summary events calendar to give Canberra’s Nordic Walkers (and wannabe Nordic Walkers!) an idea of what’s on so that you can plan your Nordic Walking year! Here’s a taste of what we are most excited about.....
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New Weekly Group Nordic Walks
Even more opportunities for Canberra's Nordic Walkers to get together for NWs! More details available on our closed FaceBook Page Capital Nordic Walkers Connect.
* Sat morning: 8.00am Mt Ainslie ParkRun (Free)
* Sun morning: 8.00am Lake Burley Griffin Central Basin 5km (the old Saturday am NW) (Free)
* Last Sunday of the month: "Off-Piste" NW program - exploring the mountains and bush-lands around Canberra. Event details posted on CNWers Connect Closed FaceBook Page
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* Tues morning:7.00-8.30 am Lake Tuggeranong. Inc strength, balance & stretching ($14 Concessions $18.00 full)
* Thur morning: 9.30am Lake Burley Griffin NWing for Health and Wellbeing (Free)
* Thur dusk: Time TBC Hughes oval with kids (Free)
* Frid morning: 7.30 am Bonython Neighborhood Hub - Stranger Pond (Free)
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** Attention Regular Thursday morning Capital Nordic Walkers! **
Exclusive Event on Thursday 24th January to kick off 2019 NWs: Australian War Memorial Tour by our very own John Robbins and Sue Morton - experienced AWM Guides. Please see Closed FB Page Capital Nordic Walkers Connect for details - or contact Kristen (kristen@capitalnordicwalking.com.au)
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Look out for upcoming EventBrite Notices on our Website
where you can register for our NEW events!
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~ Kickstarter Refresher Sessions ~
8.30-10.00 Sat 10th March & 20th October
For Capital Nordic Walkers who – for whatever reason - have become estranged from their poles and would like to be reunited and supported to get going again! Let's go over the basics.
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~ Technique Review & Advanced Refresher ~
10.30 - 12.00 Sat 10th March & 20th October
For Capital Nordic Walkers who’ve been at it for a while and feel that they might have fallen into bad habits. Let us review your technique and go over the advanced aspects of NWing to make sure you are getting the most out of your poles.
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Roland Air-z of France - what we are all aiming for.........
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~ Stretching for Nordic Walking ~
6.00-7.30pm Monday 1st April and 2nd September
Whether you are an athlete or a couch potato, everyone can benefit from stretching! Stretching is one of the best ways to keep your muscles healthy. Stretching regularly will strengthen your muscles and increase your flexibility. The more flexible you are, the better it is for your joints. Keeping muscles and joints in top condition helps with your day-to-day range of motion and can help guard against injury.
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Stretching properly is a little more technical than just swinging your leg over a park bench. Come along and learn methods and techniques that will maximize the benefits and minimize your risk of injury. Teaching people to understand how to stretch well and safely has been a passion for Nicky Gibbons for over 20 years and she is constantly upgrading her knowledge and skills in this area. Nicky is looking forward to introducing you to a series of great stretches to enhance your Nordic Walking.
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~ Pawdic Walking Workshop! ~
Oh yes! Dogs can do it!
8.30am - 11.30 Saturday 2nd November
As Janine Lewis of the UK 3J Fitness says....."Dogs do love to run and they make the perfect training partners. By using the principles and guidelines for safe Pawdic walking you are creating a beautiful bond between you and your dog, whilst getting fitter and stronger. Dogs are for life and so is good health"
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Lisa Boniface - one of Capital Nordic Walking's first graduates with the famous Oxley Dog - our Capital Nordic Walking Mascot
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Two Fund-Raising Walks - come and join us!
MS Walk and Fun Run - with Ros and other Nordic Walkers living with MS! 8.30am Sunday 31st March
ACT Parkinson's Walk in the Park - with all our Nordic Walking friends living with Parkinson's, on Sunday 25th August
Two Expos - come and see us!
Seniors Expo: Thursday 21st March
Ultimate Women's Weekend: 27 & 28 July
Two competitions to test our PBs - take the challenge!
Canberra Running Festival 10km event: 7.00am Saturday 13th April
Stromlo Forest Park Running Festival: 10km event: Saturday 24th November
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Thoughts for the year ahead..........
Get Up and Walk Your Way to Greater Health and Happiness
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The tides of time have changed the face of the workplace, but the sedentary lifestyle these contemporary jobs entail is taking its toll on our well-being. Stress has become more ubiquitous than ever. Lifestyle diseases are becoming rampant. Fortunately, we can thwart the onset of these 21st-century killers by opting for one of the most powerful preventive measures out there: the love of walking.
When you’re feeling exhausted, stressed, sad and are tempted by the lure of the couch (or other less health temptations!) instead of going for a walk - you should think twice. Scientists fervently remind us of the many benefits of walking for our mood as much as for our physical health. Whether it’s to boost your everyday happiness or to stay fit and healthy, the challenge is the same: overcoming the urge to slack.
Remind yourself of why such a simple thing as walking can have such a dramatic effect on your well-being .............
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