11/01/2021
From an article in the Norwich News entitled 'What got you through the first lockdown':
Rachel Moore, EDP columnist
"The simplest human movement – putting one foot in front of another and striding out – was my survival secret for head and body throughout 2020. Luckily, just before lockdown, I’d taken an introduction to Nordic Walking course with Norfolk Nordic Walking and achieved my technique ‘passport’ –like cross country skiing without the skis delivering a brilliant body workout by walking briskly with poles (not to be confused with trekking).
People nordic walking in city park
Rachel Moore has enjoyed Nordic Walking during lockdown - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
"I wanted a sport to take me into my older years, get fit, and be social and outside. It was a saviour. Exploring the countryside, purposefully swinging those poles cleared my head, released exercise endorphins, and gave a feeling of achievement, often clocking up more than 24,000 steps a day.
"Once lockdown was lifted, group walks resumed opening a new social circle with spectacular views guaranteed.
"I often wonder how I would have got through 2020 without walking, and early morning pre-work, evening and Saturday walks shaping my week.
"I’m gutted that Tier 4 has halted all those January walks booked but at least I can stride out solo or with one of my friends inspired to take it up too."
It's January and we're at the start of another lengthy lockdown. Nick Richards asked what things got us through it last time out.
