Walk Nordic

02/09/2026

A lovely article about Walk Nordic and what we offer in Stroud in our local paper the Stroud News and Journal.

31/08/2026

British Nordic Walking have published a blog I wrote for them, please find a few minutes to read it.
Thank you ❤️

Could becoming a Nordic Walking Instructor be your next chapter?

For Eve, it started with feeling physically and mentally stuck.

Nordic Walking gave her something different. Fresh air. Confidence. Community. A way to enjoy movement again.

A year later, she wanted to tell everyone about it.

Since then, Eve has gone from running one weekly session to nine, continued her training into Children and Teens, worked with people of different ages and abilities, and built a community around something she genuinely loves.

And one of the biggest things she has learnt?

You do not need to be the fittest or sportiest person in the room to become an instructor.

You need enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in helping other people.

In our latest blog, Eve shares the full story of becoming a British Nordic Walking Instructor, building her business, continuing her development and why she still loves teaching it today.

If you have ever wondered whether becoming an instructor could be for you, this is well worth a read.

Read Eve’s full story here:
https://britishnordicwalking.org.uk/blogs/news/where-two-poles-can-take-you-eve-s-instructor-journey

30/08/2026

MASTERCLASS SESSIONS – WHY ARE THEY SO IMPORTANT?

I’m really excited to be holding a 4-week Nordic Walking Masterclass, with one hour each week dedicated to really getting into the detail of our technique.

We’ll work through all aspects of INWA technique, before tailoring the sessions to each individual. It’s an opportunity to iron out those little bad habits that may have crept in, fine-tune technique and explore why our body might not be responding to a particular movement in the way we expect.

And this is such a good time of year to do it.

As we move towards autumn, the ground is beginning to soften and the temperature is perfect for putting in that little bit of extra work. We can concentrate on our pole plant, propulsion, posture, rotation, arm swing and footwork so that we are technique-ready for late autumn and winter.

When the rain, frost, cold and even snow arrive, we naturally have to work harder to keep moving and stay warm. A well-practised, efficient Nordic Walking technique can help us make lighter work of those winter miles.

I’m so pleased with the response to these Masterclasses. The take-up means I’ll be running three sessions each week, with just three Nordic Walkers in each session.

Keeping the groups this small is really important. It gives me plenty of teaching time with each person, but it also gives everyone space to practise independently and, most importantly, to feel what each movement is doing within their own body.

Nordic Walking isn’t simply about copying a movement. It’s about becoming more aware of your body, noticing how it responds and understanding what feels right for you.

It’s about being intuitive and curious.

Fine-tune the technique now and let’s see what your Nordic Walking can do this winter!

Nordic Walking Masterclasses in Stroud with Evie at Walk Nordic

28/08/2026

I thought I should reintroduce myself… 👋

I’m Evie (or Eve to some people!), a British Nordic Walking Instructor and the owner of Walk Nordic, based in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

I currently run nine weekly sessions across the Five Valleys, covering everything from regular Nordic Walk & Talks and fitness sessions to 1:1 coaching and, of course, the renowned Nordic Walking Tortoise Clubs. 🐢

I’ve been Nordic Walking for five years and a British Nordic Walking Instructor for four. My background in fitness and the British Army has helped me carve out a successful Nordic Walking business here in the Five Valleys.

I like to keep my sessions broad, educational and, most importantly, fun. I have a real interest in the development of both body and mind, and that continues to drive what I do and how I teach.

Being adaptable is hugely important to me. I work hard to make my sessions as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you’re ever unsure whether Nordic Walking could be for you, please ask. I’ll always do my very best to find a way for you to be included.

Nordic Walking has widened my understanding of the human body and what it is capable of. I’m certainly not a medical professional, but I’ve learnt that becoming curious about your own body — how it moves, how it feels, how it responds and how its abilities change — can teach you far more than you might imagine.

That’s one of the things I love most about Nordic Walking.

It is incredibly versatile and technique-driven. It can take you from slow, steady, mindful movement to a liberating powerhouse of a workout — and everything in between.

I was hooked the very first time I picked up a pair of Nordic Walking poles!

I love teaching, but even more than that, I love watching people begin to understand and trust their bodies again. Seeing confidence grow, abilities change and individual journeys evolve is an absolute privilege.

We never stop learning in Nordic Walking.
We never stop growing.
And we certainly never stop drinking coffee and eating cake! ☕🍰

That’s me. That’s Walk Nordic. And I still absolutely love what I do. ❤️

Photo credit to Trevor Ray Hart

http://www.trevorrayhart.com/

28/08/2026

I thought I should reintroduce myself… 👋

I’m Evie (or Eve to some people!), a British Nordic Walking Instructor and the owner of Walk Nordic, based in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

I currently run nine weekly sessions across the Five Valleys, covering everything from regular Nordic Walk & Talks and fitness sessions to 1:1 coaching and, of course, the renowned Nordic Walking Tortoise Clubs. 🐢

I’ve been Nordic Walking for five years and a British Nordic Walking Instructor for four. My background in fitness and the British Army has helped me carve out a successful Nordic Walking business here in the Five Valleys.

I like to keep my sessions broad, educational and, most importantly, fun. I have a real interest in the development of both body and mind, and that continues to drive what I do and how I teach.

Being adaptable is hugely important to me. I work hard to make my sessions as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you’re ever unsure whether Nordic Walking could be for you, please ask. I’ll always do my very best to find a way for you to be included.

Nordic Walking has widened my understanding of the human body and what it is capable of. I’m certainly not a medical professional, but I’ve learnt that becoming curious about your own body — how it moves, how it feels, how it responds and how its abilities change — can teach you far more than you might imagine.

That’s one of the things I love most about Nordic Walking.

It is incredibly versatile and technique-driven. It can take you from slow, steady, mindful movement to a liberating powerhouse of a workout — and everything in between.

I was hooked the very first time I picked up a pair of Nordic Walking poles!

I love teaching, but even more than that, I love watching people begin to understand and trust their bodies again. Seeing confidence grow, abilities change and individual journeys evolve is an absolute privilege.

We never stop learning in Nordic Walking.
We never stop growing.
And we certainly never stop drinking coffee and eating cake! ☕🍰

That’s me. That’s Walk Nordic. And I still absolutely love what I do. ❤️ PHOTO CREDIT Trevor Ray Hart

27/08/2026

It’s all in the research and it speaks volumes!!

Contact me to enquire, I am happy to chat and see if Nordic Walking could be right for you .

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Evie

This new research offers another strong reason to consider Nordic Walking as we grow older.

In a 12-week study comparing Nordic Walking with traditional walking, participants aged 65 to 80 completed three supervised sessions each week.

Both groups improved, but the Nordic Walking group recorded greater improvements in:

• Upper and lower body strength
• Aerobic capacity
• Confidence around falling
• Fear of movement
• Quality of life

The Nordic Walking group also increased its six-minute walking distance by around 51 metres more than the traditional walking group.

The study was small, with 28 participants completing the programme, so further research is needed. However, the findings support what Nordic Walking instructors see every day. With the correct technique, Nordic Walking actively involves the upper body and offers far more than a walk with poles.

🔗 Click the link in the comments to read more

27/08/2026

A great post from British Nordic Walking
Please share far and wide 🙌❤️🙌

26/08/2026

A great morning at the GAIN – Gloucestershire Active Inclusion Network Conference, hosted by .
It was also brilliant to meet Ashley from and have the opportunity to talk about Nordic Walking, inclusion and accessibility.
Networking is so important. It gives us the chance to share what we do, learn from others and, importantly, spread the word about just how inclusive Nordic Walking can be.
At Walk Nordic, we work hard to make our sessions welcoming and accessible to people who may face barriers to taking part in traditional exercise or walking groups. But today also gave me something important to think about:
It isn’t enough to be inclusive — we need to communicate that inclusivity clearly.
If people don’t know that a session can be adapted, that they will be welcomed, or that their individual needs will be understood, they may simply assume it isn’t for them.
So Walk Nordic will be working even harder — not only to continue making our sessions as inclusive as possible, but to spread the word about why and how they are inclusive.
Because inclusion needs to be more than something we practise. It needs to be something people can see, understand and trust.
Watch this space… there’s more to come! 💗
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23/08/2026

Nordic Walking makes the national headlines…. A lovely read and a great interview from one of our best instructors!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

12/08/2026

The Nordic walking Tortoise Club on tour!! Some of the faster tortoises wanted a session to put all their hard work into practise so we held a tortoise chasing the hare session. We used our technique to push the pace up and to cover more ground. They have decided that they would like a set goal to reach so we now have a plan!!!!! Watch this space!!!!