Jane Leary / Nordic Walking Instructor

About

Based in Sawbridgeworth on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, I like to spend time in the great outdoors. As you can see I am not slow to get on my skis whenever a good snowfall creates the opportunity!

I enjoy outdoor pursuits including, of course, cross-country skiing but also the associated dry land activities of roller skiing, Nordic blading and Nordic walking. I have also experienced a period of ill-health and understand what it is like to have to recover one's fitness and well-being.

I am a qualified health walk leader, Nordic walking, cycling and fitness instructor and am especially keen to bring walkers of all ages and abilities to the pleasures and benefits of exercising with poles through Nordic walking.

It's a great way to improve fitness, health and well-being, both physical and mental, whilst at the same time enjoying your surroundings and the company of your walking companions.

WALK PROGRAMME

TIME: MONDAYS 10am brisk 1-1.5 hour walk

May 2012 walks:

7th: Sorry, no Nordic walk today, Bank Holiday! Why not join the Health Walk at Southern Country Park, Thorley (CM23 4BH) for a free guided walk instead.

14th: River Stort from Pishiobury Park, London Road, Sawbridgeworth

21st: Hatfield Forest. Meet at main entrance car park.

28th: Widford and Wareside. Meeting point TBC.

TIME: TUESDAYS PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME OF 6.30pm brisk 1 hour walk

May 2012 walks:

1st: Sorry, no walk today owing to family funeral

8th: Pishiobury Park to High Wych and return, meet at the car park on London Road, Sawbridgeworth

15th: Grange Paddocks (CM23 2HH)

22nd: River Stort from the Moorhen Pub, Harlow (CM20 2QS)

29th: Pishiobury Park. Meet at the car park on London Road, Sawbridgeworth

TIME: WEDNESDAYS 10am brisk 1 hour walk

Join the 'Happy Hylanders' for a regular walk at
Hylands Park, Chelmsford (CM2 8WQ)
Meet in car park at Writtle Gate entrance.

TIME: WEDNESDAYS 2pm easy pace 1 hour walk

May 2012 walks:

2nd: Hatfield Forest. Meet at main entrance car park.

9th: River Lee from Stanstead Abbotts high street public car park (SG12 8AS)

16th: Pishiobury Park to High Wych and return, meet at the car park on London Road, Sawbridgeworth PLEASE NOTE CHANGE FROM PREVIOUSLY LISTED VENUE!

23rd: Hatfield Health lanes and lakes. Meet in public car park behind fish shop (CM22 7EB)

30th: Sorry no walk today. Why not come to the Health and Wellbeing event at the Rhodes Centre, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3JG between 4-7pm. I'll be there promoting Nordic walking.

TIME: SATURDAYS 2pm brisk 1 hour walk

May 2012 walks:

5th: Sorry, no walk today - Bank Holiday Weekend!

12th: Southern Country Park, Thorley (CM23 4BH)

19th: Pishiobury Park, London Road, Sawbridgeworth

26th: Sorry, no Nordic walk today

All walks provide full instruction for newcomers, development and motivation for regulars and
cost £4 plus £1 pole hire.

Please note that places are limited so be sure to
reserve your place!

On demand!
I am also available for individual and small group instruction at a mutually agreeable time and place in Herts or Essex.
Price on application.

Please contact me for more information about Nordic walking or further details about any of the above walks. Car sharing to the start point of walks is encouraged!

Qualifications and Code of Practice Compliance

Regular Nordic walkers with me say: 'I enjoy Nordic walking because it is a great workout which leaves me feeling full of energy, while meeting new friends and exploring the countryside. I have also improved my upper body strength, stamina and posture.' Angela 'I have been Nordic Walking since it started in Stevenage two years ago. It is very invigorating, and works the whole body. It has helped me improve movement to a shoulder injury. The other walkers are very friendly and we have a good old chin wag while walking. The scenery is lovely.' Vivien