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Take a Spring Break, Nordic Walking in Normandy, France

Posted on April 5, 2011 by jamesh

We are visiting Normandy for a four-day Nordic Walking break. There are very few places left: grab yours by clicking on the Spring Break link. .

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How to combat back pain by walking

Posted on September 22, 2010 by jamesh

Here’s an interesting blog entry from Patricia of Yogawiz.com, about how walking is good for your back. Having had really serious back problems for the last 40 years, I can really endorse this … and … my back is incredibly … Continue reading →

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Researchers say children with dogs less likely to be obese …

Posted on September 22, 2010 by jamesh

… And grown ups, too, no doubt. Check out the BBC News article.

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An Apple for the Walker

Posted on September 15, 2010 by jamesh

Actually, when I’m walking it’s one of the few times I’m not thinking about eating and food, but that’s another story! But fornormal folk, an apple is a brilliant walking snack. If you’d like chapter and verse on the benefits … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Walking for Happiness!

Posted on September 13, 2010 by jamesh

With more exercise benefit, less perceived exertion, and less impact on the joints, what’s not to like about Nordic Walking? Low cost, available to everyone from the super-fit to the super-fat, Nordic Walking is the second most fun, and the … Continue reading →

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Great place for Newbies to try Nordic Walking

Posted on September 12, 2010 by jamesh

Two walks in a day; George must have thought it was his birthday! Terrain here as flat as a pancake. <a href=”http://www.mapmywalk.com/route/united-kingdom/null/658128432705241864″ mce_href=”http://www.mapmywalk.com/route/united-kingdom/null/658128432705241864″>WW2 Airfield in New Forest; 12/09/2010</a><br/><a href=”http://www.mapmywalk.com/find-route/united-kingdom/null” mce_href=”http://www.mapmywalk.com/find-route/united-kingdom/null”>Find more Others in Null, United Kingdom</a>

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