Samstix Nordic Walking

13/07/2026

Wow what an amazing couple of days, Rose and I successfully Nordic Walked 100k Race to The Stones over two days camping overnight. It was very hot, dusty, and a very stoney but beautiful route along The Ridgeway, also known as the oldest road in Britian.
We had to dig deep at times, but seeing lots of lovely faces along the way or people joining us for a few miles and the amazingly supportive messages kept us going, oh and of course my wonderful husband who kept appearing out of nowhere over those two days with ice or fresh frozen fresh fruit and even a solero lolly or two to try keep us cool.
A huge thank you to those that donated to our nominated charites.

09/06/2026

We had a little celebration for reaching 10 years of running Samstix Nordic Walking classes on Sunday.

I do feel very lucky to walk with such lovely people.
Sadly not everyone could make it, but it was great to see those that could.

A wonderful poem written By our lovely walk leader Rose...
Sam – here is a poem for you as you celebrate 10 years of Samstix it’s the new 10 step method of Nordic walking – SamStix style

To Nordic walk the proper way
There are ten steps you must obey
Now Sam our leader, to mark your ten years
Here’s the Samstix ten steps so pin back your ears

Step 1 – A warm up is vital right at the start
But that’s not just a coffee before you take part
Step 2 is easy – you must make it fun
Who can forget – the shout of “its t**s to the sun”?
Step 3 – help solve others’ problems on the go
Whatever your question another Nordie will know
Step 4 – no going up any hills – no that means none!
Or mutiny will ensue from Nordies every single one
Step 5 – enjoy the mud as you slop and you sway
Just breathe in pong and feel the stress melt away
Step 6 – You can multi-task along the route of the walk
Even out of breath we can all still manage to talk
Step 7 – keep your arms straight – it’s something to master
No this is a real one – It’ll help you go faster
Step 8 – it’s vital to have a laugh on your way
Because you burn more calories - or that’s what they say
Step 9 – Finish your walk with a stretch deep into your hips
And look for that lucky clover as your nose gently drips
Step 10 – To all your fellow Nordies just show you care
A coffee, a rosé or maybe just being there

And so Sam it’s been 10 years of absolute fun
Come rain, hail, sleet and sometimes even sun
You’ve kept us all walking and smiling on through
So from all your Nordies here’s a great big thank you

13/05/2026

The key to fitness is finding an exercise that you enjoy and want to keep doing.

Nordic walking is one of the simplest ways to get more from every walk.

The BBC highlights how adding poles does more than change how you walk. It changes what your body does.
With the right technique, Nordic walking:

• Turns walking into a full-body workout
• Increases heart rate without high impact
• Helps reduce strain on joints and the lower back
• Makes your workout more effective without feeling harder

Read more here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YbN1xfbCJMSNDP71QN7qKg/how-nordic-walking-could-boost-your-workout

You are not just walking. You are training.

More muscles are working. Better posture. Stronger movement.

That is why technique matters.

At British Nordic Walking, every step is taught using the INWA 10 Step Method™, so you get the full benefit from the start.

Find your nearest instructor and get started https://britishnordicwalking.org.uk/apps/store-locator

📞 01332 504 949
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🌐 www.britishnordicwalking.org.uk

03/01/2026

Here’s to a happy and healthy 2026 ❤️