Carolyn Skittrall
NWUK Delivery Partner
I discovered the joy of Nordic Walking in 2018, a year after suffering burn out which ended my physiotherapy career. By then I had developed chronic fatigue and was desperate to get off the sofa, I was so happy to discover a Nordic walking group in Norwich. I went from a free Taster session to weekly adventure walks. Every week I was transported from my sofa to a world of mood-boosting fresh-air and countryside. In November 2019 I trained as a Nordic Walking Instructor. However, in January 2020, my fatigue relapsed and then Covid happened!
I continued to walk my local paths, enjoying exercising my whole body and feeling the stability and propulsion the poles provide. My chronic back pain eventually disappeared. Now we are in 2024 and NWUK has introduced a 6- week Armchair to Active Nordic Walking Programme. I am excited to bring this programme to South Norfolk, for people who are eager to take the next step to improve their health by increasing their activity in a supportive, fun and relaxed environment. Particularly aimed at those who are new to walking, have health conditions or are recovering from injury; we will aim to reach the NHS activity guidelines and work to achieve our personal health goals. Free taster sessions available, as well as Power of Poles (Intro Course) and Adventure Walks for the more able.
