June 2014 Good Morning Friends We are into our fifth month; check out the article in Just Sheringham, Several of the group are in training for a Nordic Marathon on the 27th July raising funds for the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping house who are celebrating their 30th year. We would appreciate your support on the day and sponsorship. It’s going to be a cracking year; there is so much going on. So do not miss out on …… YOURE FITNESS FUTURE Look ahead - How do you want to look and feel next year? Or even next five years. Would you like to sit down and chat, plan your fitness regime and healthy eating plan? Kick start your future fitness and call to arrange an appointment. News Excel Poles 2014 model available £ 65.00. New Purple T-shirts £16.00 New training classes Fitness day in September Picnic lunch June 24th Holt Country Park Long distant walks Class information. Please book on classes via e mail or text A. If We know you are coming we can wait you are late B. Classes are prepared to tailor individual needs C.If We need to cancel or amend time or location – We know who to contact D. If numbers are low – One instructor has a rest Sonia’s Story . I joined NNCF on May 9th last year. I was just 62 and semi-retired but did not expect to be with them for more than a few weeks as exercise has never been my “thing”. So, how is it that one year later I am not only still with them but planning to take part in their Nordic Walking Marathon at the end of July. The North Norfolk scenery plays a big part. I’ve lived here 17 years but holidayed here since I was a baby. Only in the past year have I discovered just how beautiful our County is. Our walks take us from the coast with its rugged scenery and, sometimes, roaring seas, to wide open fields where the sky is huge: through bluebell laden woods and up hills where you can gaze down on beautiful villages, their churches and windmills – often with the sea as their backdrop. The people play a big part too. The welcome from fellow walkers was warm and friendly and I now count many of them as friends. We chat about things serious, or less so. The weather doesn’t worry us because of the great camaraderie of spirit - one occasion we returned to our cars after a 1 ½ hour walk in heavy rain, dripping wet and with feet floating in trainers but full of laughter and a sense of achievement and peace too. Sally and Anita have done so much for me throughout the past year. They aim their exercises at our weakest spots to help us get stronger. There is never any pressure but their encouragement, gentle persuasion and complete commitment to getting us fit and healthy is genuine and full of fun, yet totally professional. I am a year older but I am also 2 stone lighter and far fitter than I have ever been. Phone: Sally 07825773368 Anita 07867791034 Email : admin@northnorfolkcoastalfitness.co.uk Web: www.northnorfolkcoastalfitness.co.uk Marathon Preparation 14 Miles , Sunday 13th April I started Nordic Walking after joining a beginners course at the end of last year. I’ve really enjoyed this novel way of getting fit, so when an opportunity came to join the 14 mile walk came up, I was keen to have a try. Not really knowing if I would be capable of going the distance (the last long walk I did was in my youth) I duly packed my new sporty belt bag with water & snacks, donned my (also new) trainers & reported to the starting point. We set off from near Priory Maze in Sheringham @ 2 o’clock & headed off towards Weybourne. It was a fabulous challenge, plenty of time to chat, think, laugh & take in the beautiful scenery. We stopped to do the vital stretches now & then, & pressed on at a fair Nordic pace. From seafront, around Weybourne & station, back along the edge of the woods, Sheringham Park, East Beckham then home. Yes achy feet (& other parts) but amazingly, no muscle pains the following days, thanks to the stretches en route. I’m very pleased I did this, & now have a bit more confidence to face the next challenge… Debbie Harrison Pauls Healthy Mushroom Pâté 1 handful walnuts or pecan nuts 250gms mushrooms Big spoon of tahini Couple spoons nutritional yeast Couple of generous shakes of tamari Juice of half a lemon Small cup of water- eg espresso size Some fresh parsley 3 sundried tomatoes in oil Directions Place all in food processor or good blender and blitz all together. Taste and add more lemon or tamari and water if thick. That’s it, Enjoy as a dip or spread New Classes We have added new classes to our ever increasing program Wednesday 09.30 Nordic walk Level 1-2 , beginners to intermediate. This class is ideal to work on technique and prepare you to move on to level two class Thursday 18.00 Power walk. A one hour workout with exercises incorporated into class. Sunday 09.30 Power walk combo An invigorating mix of one hour stretch and strengthening exercises on the move. Suits all levels , as there are two instructors. Kick start your fitness with Body Blitz week, 3 day, 1 hour sessions in one week, £35.00 non- members , £15.00 members