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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Mon, 28 May 2012 14:04:58 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>What's new - nordic walking, xc ski-ing &amp; more</title><subtitle>What's new - nordic walking, xc ski-ing &amp; more</subtitle><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/atom.xml"/><updated>2012-01-29T16:48:32Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Come for a 5km nordic walk for BBC Children in Need</title><category term="Events"/><category term="Nordic walking"/><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/9/27/come-for-a-5km-nordic-walk-for-bbc-children-in-need.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/9/27/come-for-a-5km-nordic-walk-for-bbc-children-in-need.html"/><author><name>Mary Wray</name></author><published>2011-09-27T15:45:17Z</published><updated>2011-09-27T15:45:17Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-GB"><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fnordic-walking%2FPoster_5km_Nordic_Walk.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1317143103772',1040,720);"><img src="http://movingfeet1.squarespace.com/storage/thumbnails/673396-14358122-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317143107587" alt="" /></a></span></span>Want fun challenge?&nbsp;Join me on a 5km Nordic walk around Hyde Park&nbsp;and raise money for a good cause on Sunday 2 October from 9-11am. &nbsp;To take part you need to <a href="http://www.barefootstudiostore.co.uk/gbu0-prodshow/NW_Children_In_Need.html  " target="_blank">register here</a>.&nbsp; It costs &pound;10.00 and if you want to rustle up some sponsorship you can download a <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/fundraising/sponsorship_form.pdf" target="_blank">sponsorship form</a>.&nbsp; There's no extra charge from Moving Feet.</p>
<h3>New to nordic walking? There's still time to learn.</h3>
<p>If you don't know how to nordic walk you can learn at one of my&nbsp;introductory workshops on 28 September or 1 October, and then I'll lend you poles to use on the charity walk at no extra cost.&nbsp; You can <a href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/book-tasters-intros/">book an introductory nordic walking workshop online</a>.</p>
<h3>Need poles?</h3>
<p>If you're one of my clients and would like to borrow poles for the event free of charge,&nbsp;just<a href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/contact-moving-feet/"> email me</a> by midday on Saturday&nbsp;and tell what size you need [or your height].</p>
<h3>Who's organising this event?</h3>
<p>This&nbsp;charity nordic walk&nbsp;is organised by <a href="http://www.britishnordicwalking.org.uk/" target="_blank">British Nordic Walking</a>, the UK nordic walking&nbsp;training body endorsed by INWA (the<a href="http://inwa-nordicwalking.com/" target="_blank"> International Nordic Walking Federation</a>].&nbsp; As a INWA registered&nbsp;instructor I'm supporting the event and will be taking part.</p>
<p>You can find out more the walk&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/settings?ref=mb#!/NordicWalkingforChildreninNeed" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp; It's happening alongside the annual&nbsp;INWA 2011 Convention which is taking place in London this weekend so you'll be participating with nordic walkers from all over the world.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Meeting up</h3>
<p>You'll need to collect your participant number from the registration desk by the bandstand near Hyde Park Corner between 8.30-9am so I'll meet you there if you<a href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/contact-moving-feet/"> email me to let me know you're coming</a>.</p>
<p>The weather forecast is good for the weekend so sign up now!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>New autumn nordic walking classes online now</title><category term="Nordic walking"/><category term="nordic walking classes"/><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/9/12/new-autumn-nordic-walking-classes-online-now.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/9/12/new-autumn-nordic-walking-classes-online-now.html"/><author><name>Mary Wray</name></author><published>2011-09-12T16:32:19Z</published><updated>2011-09-12T16:32:19Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-GB"><![CDATA[<p>Check out our new programme of <a href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/nordic-walking-for-beginners/">nordic walking tasters and classes for beginners</a>, as well as <a href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/nordic-walking-for-fitness/">walks for experienced nordic walkers</a>.&nbsp; This autumn's sessions are graded into health/easy, fitness/moderate and sports/fast levels.&nbsp; They take place in Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens, Richmond and Gunnersbury Parks.</p>
<p>You can also book <a href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/private-nordic-walking/">private lessons</a>, and if you want a tailor-made session for a group, <a href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/contact-moving-feet/">contact us</a> with an outline of what you're looking for.</p>
<p>Enjoy the autumn in London's parks and work on your fitness at the same time.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Is outdoor exercise better for you?</title><category term="Nordic walking"/><category term="research"/><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/5/19/is-outdoor-exercise-better-for-you.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/5/19/is-outdoor-exercise-better-for-you.html"/><author><name>Mary Wray</name></author><published>2011-05-19T18:17:34Z</published><updated>2011-05-19T18:17:34Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-GB"><![CDATA[Nordic walking is a great way exercise outdoors and now scientists have confirmed that there are benefits to your&nbsp;mental and physical well-being from taking exercise in the natural environment.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Join in world nordic walking day 22 May 2011</title><category term="Nordic walking"/><category term="World Nordic Walking Day"/><category term="beginners nordic walking classes"/><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/5/14/join-in-world-nordic-walking-day-22-may-2011.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/5/14/join-in-world-nordic-walking-day-22-may-2011.html"/><author><name>Mary Wray</name></author><published>2011-05-14T06:42:40Z</published><updated>2011-05-14T06:42:40Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-GB"><![CDATA[<span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fnordic-walking%2F2011_NWDay_Logo_jpeg.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1305356618753',563,956);"><img src="http://movingfeet1.squarespace.com/storage/thumbnails/673396-12212464-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1305356621186" alt="" /></a></span></span>If you've thought about trying nordic walking, then Sunday 22 May is the day to do it.&nbsp; It's World Nordic Walking Day.&nbsp; &nbsp;You'll join nordic walkers across the UK as well as in New Zealand, France]]></summary></entry><entry><title>New Spring nordic walking classes</title><category term="Nordic walking"/><category term="nordic walking classes"/><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/4/27/new-spring-nordic-walking-classes.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/4/27/new-spring-nordic-walking-classes.html"/><author><name>Mary Wray</name></author><published>2011-04-27T14:52:06Z</published><updated>2011-04-27T14:52:06Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-GB"><![CDATA[<p>If you want to learn nordic walking you'll find details of our spring nordic walking tasters, introductory workshops and courses <a href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/nordic-walking-for-beginners/">online</a> now.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can also book these nordic walking&nbsp;sessions online.</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Cross country skiing in Norway</title><category term="Cross country ski-ing"/><category term="Norway"/><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/2/16/cross-country-skiing-in-norway.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2011/2/16/cross-country-skiing-in-norway.html"/><author><name>Mary Wray</name></author><published>2011-02-16T10:31:15Z</published><updated>2011-02-16T10:31:15Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-GB"><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fskiing%2F1202IMG_0001.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1297853004628',600,800);"><img src="http://movingfeet1.squarespace.com/storage/thumbnails/673396-10773048-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1297853009456" alt="" /></a></span></span>If you've only ever been alpine skiing and wondered what cross country skiing is all about, <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/snowandski/8323182/Cross-country-skiing-in-Norway.html" target="_blank">this article</a> describes it quite well.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Naturally I think the area around Kvitavatn where I'm working offers better scenery and our tracks are properly machine cut, not just done with a skidoo, which makes for easier skiing.&nbsp; Have a look at the <a href="http://www.exodus.co.uk/holidays/cxk/overview?return=cT1wc2VhcmNoJnBjb3VudHJ5PU5PJmJyb2NodXJlPTMwOCZkYXRlX3N0YXJ0JTVCZGF5JTVEPTAmZGF0ZV9zdGFydCU1Qm1vbnRoJTVEPTAmZGF0ZV9zdGFydCU1QnllYXIlNUQ9MCZkYXRlX2VuZCU1QmRheSU1RD0wJmRhdGVfZW5kJTVCbW9udGglNUQ9MCZkYXRlX2VuZCU1QnllYXIlNUQ9MCZrZXlzPSZmcD0xJnNlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFkdmFuY2VkJnI9JmZpbHRlcj0mZm9ybV9pZD1wcm9kdWN0X2tleXdvcmRzX2NlbnRyYWxfYmxvY2tfZm9ybSZvcC54PTI3Jm9wLnk9OQ==" target="_blank">Exodus website</a> if you'd like to find out more.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Can a walking workout really be as good or better than running?</title><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2010/11/15/can-a-walking-workout-really-be-as-good-or-better-than-runni.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2010/11/15/can-a-walking-workout-really-be-as-good-or-better-than-runni.html"/><author><name>Mary Wray</name></author><published>2010-11-15T10:44:22Z</published><updated>2010-11-15T10:44:22Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-GB"><![CDATA[<p>Runners and non-runners often ask this question - my answer is yes, so it's good to have it endorsed by Malin Svensson, a Swedish former national track and field athlete in <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jill-s-brown/can-a-walking-workout-rea_b_779813.html" target="_blank">this article</a> that appeared on American news website, Huffington Post.</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Nordic walking - Turning the World Upside Down</title><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2010/10/11/nordic-walking-turning-the-world-upside-down.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2010/10/11/nordic-walking-turning-the-world-upside-down.html"/><author><name>Mary Wray</name></author><published>2010-10-11T19:09:42Z</published><updated>2010-10-11T19:09:42Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-GB"><![CDATA[Anish Kapoor's latest exhibition, Turning the World Upside Down, has just opened in Kensington Gardens and it's on our nordic walking itineraries that cover Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>10 years of Nordic walking and more resources for walkers ...</title><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2010/10/11/10-years-of-nordic-walking-and-more-resources-for-walkers.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2010/10/11/10-years-of-nordic-walking-and-more-resources-for-walkers.html"/><author><name>Mary Wray</name></author><published>2010-10-11T17:40:17Z</published><updated>2010-10-11T17:40:17Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-GB"><![CDATA[<p>The International Nordic Walking Federation [INWA] celebrated&nbsp;its 10th anniversay with World Nordic Walking Day on 10th October.&nbsp; As the activity is grows in popularity in the UK so do resources for walkers on the web.&nbsp;</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>New Autumn 2010 nordic walking classes</title><category term="Nordic walking"/><id>http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2010/9/2/new-autumn-2010-nordic-walking-classes.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/news-from-moving-feet/2010/9/2/new-autumn-2010-nordic-walking-classes.html"/><author><name>Mary Wray</name></author><published>2010-09-02T16:59:17Z</published><updated>2010-09-02T16:59:17Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-GB"><![CDATA[<p>Our autumn programme for nordic walkers&nbsp;includes new&nbsp;nordic walking and conditioning classes as well as our usual nordic walking for fitness sessions - you&nbsp;can&nbsp;find <a href="http://www.movingfeet.co.uk/nordic-walking-for-fitness/">details here</a></p>]]></summary></entry></feed>
