West Alabama Nordic Walking Retreat - Agenda
Active lives well lived!May 17-18, 2024 | Fellowship Hall, First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa (721 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401)
What’s on the program?
Meals, beverages, and break snacks included in registration
Activities
Fun walk: Where’s the snow? Coached fun walk to introduce Nordic walking technique Experience the fun and benefits of Nordic walking in fun walk. You’ll get introduced to the sport and its foundational technique. Don’t worry – poles will be provided.
Meals and speakers:
- May 17, dinner: Keynote by Karen Asp, Nordic walking world record holder
- May 18, lunch: Presentation TBD
Optional chapel
- May 17, after dinner: Lesson from Keith Pugh, Associate Pastor for Seniors, First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa
- May 18, before the fun walk: Lesson from Phil Bishop, Professor Emeritus for Exercise Physiology, The University of Alabama and Regional Director, CRU
Extras: Door prizes | Gear for sale
Workshops
Walking gait and Nordic walking
Foot care for Nordic walking
Joint care for Nordic walking
Cross-training for Nordic walking
Nordic walking and master athletes
Nordic walking benefits in your life dimensions (physical, cognitive, spiritual, social)
Starting your Nordic walking group
Advocating for walkable communities
Flexibility and recovery for Nordic walking
Nutrition for Nordic walking
Gear and apparel for Nordic walking
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