Nordic stride 2 thrive

02/05/2026

New to Belper? Or just have a bit more 'me time' lately? 🚶‍♀️✨
Find your feet with us! 🌿

Moving house is a huge transition, especially when the nest is feeling a little quieter. It’s easy for the house to feel a little too quiet. If you’re looking to fill that space with fresh air, laughter, and a sense of community, we’d love to meet you!

Our Belper Nordic Walking groups aren’t just about the exercise (though working 90% of your muscles feels pretty great!). They’re about exploring our beautiful local countryside and finding a "community" of people who are in the same chapter of life. We chat about everything from the best local events to navigating perimenopause.

Why join our community?
• A Warm Welcome: Nordic Stride 2 Thrive specialise in small, friendly groups where nobody is a stranger for long.
• Local Connection: Discover the best hidden trails in and around Belper while catching up on local news.
• Zero Stress: Don't worry about gear—we provide pole hire for beginner courses and to get you started.
• Expert Support: Our instructor is here to guide you, whether you're a regular walker or haven't put on trainers in years.

The Details:
📍 Meeting Point: Various scenic spots around Belper.
When: Regular Monday evenings and Thursday mornings
💷 Investment: £7.50 per hour for regular walks.
🌿 Ready to find your feet? Our next 4-hour intro courses are on Tuesday evenings (6-8pm on 16 & 23 June) or Thursday mornings (11-12 noon on 11, 18, 25 June & 2 July) are the perfect starting point! We provide the poles. Just wear your comfy shoes/boots with good grippy soles.
Try it out: See us at Belper Goes Green on Saturday 6 June for a free have a go

Email nordicstride2thrive@gmail.com or message 07967 727780 for more information and one-to-one sessions. We can't wait to welcome you!

30/04/2026

are gearing up for a fantastic weekend of fun at the start of June and I’m looking forward to being part of the action on Saturday 6th.

If you’ve never been before you are missing out! It’s a fabulous community event full of live music, talks, great food and stalls 🎶🌮🍕🗣️

I’ll be running FREE taster sessions, so to guarantee you and your friends/family can have a go, get in touch to pre-book: nordicstride2thrive@gmail.com

See you there!

🚶‍♀️🌿 Try Nordic Walking at Belper Goes Green! 🌿🚶‍♂️

Ever wondered what it’s like to walk with poles? Now’s your chance to give it a go!

Join Nordic Stride 2 Thrive on Saturday 6 June for:

✨ Taster sessions
✨ Live demos
✨ A fun, full-body workout suitable for all

Nordic Walking is based on cross-country skiing - helping you move faster, further, and work your whole body 💪

🕚 Pre-bookable sessions available at 11:30am and 2.45pm
(All equipment provided!)

👉 To book your place:
📧 nordicstride2thrive@gmail.com

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to secure your spot!

26/04/2026

Walking can provide the right environment for a release of burdens and creates a sense of community - all great for positive mental health. There are lots of other activities that can also support you. This event in May sounds interesting and isn’t too far away

Let’s talk about mental health — openly, honestly, and without judgement.

Join us at ThinkFest 2026
Vicar Lane, Chesterfield
Saturday 16th May
10am – 3pm

This free community event brings together 25+ local organisations, groups, and services — all here to support mental health and wellbeing across Derbyshire.

What to expect:
Live performance from the Georgia Bird Foundation choir
Creative workshops (art, music, drumming & more)
Mental health support stalls and local services
Activities for children & young people
A safe space to have real conversations

ThinkFest is all about breaking down stigma and showing that support is out there — in many different forms.

Come along, bring a friend, and be part of the conversation.

25/04/2026

This week the Nordic Ambles group have been making the most of the beautiful bluebell woods at a different site near Belper. The bells are looking their best in the beautiful sunshine!
If you are tempted to join us in future, there’s one space left on the beginner course starting 6pm Monday 27th April. Get in contact to enrol

23/04/2026

It was fantastic to share the benefits of Nordic walking with this great group of folks. We were Nordic ‘strutting’ beneath Strutt’s mill! If you would like to join future sessions please get in contact and look out for me at Belper Goes Green in June.

19/04/2026

This week during our Nordic Amble we were searching for bluebells and admiring soaring gritstone quarry walls, all accompanied by bird song 🎶

17/04/2026

Fighting the "Meno-Fog"? Step into the fresh air of Belper. 🌿

Does the change in hormones leave you feeling more tired than usual? Are you looking for a way to boost your energy that doesn’t feel like a "chore"?
Nordic Walking is the perfect "re-energiser" for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s low-impact on your joints (thanks to the poles!) but high-reward for your mood and bone density.

Why women in Belper are joining Stride 2 Thrive:
• Full Body, Low Effort: We engage 90% of your muscles, but because we’re chatting and moving through nature, it feels like a breeze.
• Small & Supportive: No huge crowds. Just a few of us finding our rhythm together in the Belper area.
• New to the Area? This is the easiest way to meet local friends and find the best hidden walking spots in town.

The Details:
📍 Where: Beautiful trails around Belper
When: Monday evenings and Thursday mornings
💷 Cost: Only £7.50 per hour for regular walks
🌿 Try it out: Our next 4-week intro course starting Monday evening 27th April is the perfect starting point! We provide the poles. Just wear your comfy shoes/boots with good grippy soles.

We have space for 3 more women in our next beginner courses starting Monday 27th April! Email nordicstride2thrive@gmail.com or message 07967 727780 to grab your spot and start your new chapter.

11/04/2026

Fed up with being sat inside all day?

After being at work all day what better way to decompress than exercising outdoors!

Struggling to fit exercise into your daily routine?
Your free time is precious and Nordic walking maximises the workout you get, it works 90% of the muscles in your body.

NORDIC WALKING BENEFITS:

💪 Activate 90% of your muscles, by using upper body equally as hard as lower body

👍 Improve & correct your posture after sitting at a desk all day

👌 Strengthen your lower back & core muscles

🫀 Increase your cardiovascular and aerobic fitness

👌 Protects knees/hips/ankles for the future

🏃‍♀️ Increase uphill speed by ⅓ with correct technique

Some quotes from people who have recently tried Nordic walking with me for the first time:
“Informative and good workout. Really enjoyed it”
“Very enjoyable. My back feels much looser than it did to start”
“Worth giving it a go”

Weekly Monday evening walks will be starting soon and run 6-7pm. We will explore a range of different routes in the Belper area walking at a moderate pace and incorporating stretch, strength and balance exercises. Walking in a small, friendly group you’ll also have chance to meet and build friendships with other people.

Drop me an email or text to register your interest and I will get in contact with more details. Contact Corinna on nordicstride2thrive@gmail.com or 07967 727780

To join the group you will need to be trained in the technique of Nordic walking – for your safety and importantly to ensure you maximise the benefits. For details of upcoming courses find my page on Facebook or contact me. 1-1 and bespoke sessions can also be arranged. https://www.facebook.com/share/17chMWCtHD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

02/04/2026

Admiring the views and soaking up the sunshine on today’s Nordic Amble, a glorious start to the Easter weekend 🐣

20/03/2026

Sharing happy moments for the international day of happiness…

A celebration of 50 years of friendship with a lunchtime Aperol Spritz, the long awaited completion of a garden patio, creating an Easter flower basket and a family hug were some of the things that brought our Nordic Amblers joy this last week.

Here we are on one of our walks soaking up the spring sunshine and local views.

20/03/2026

FREE Nordic walking taster

Come and explore a new skill ready to get out an active in Spring with a regular Nordic walking group.
💪 You get a whole body work out with Nordic walking
👌 Tone your core and upper body at the same time as your legs
👍 Improve your posture
🫶 A great cardio workout

Feedback from people trying Nordic walking for the first time:
"Really good, well explained and enjoyable"
"Interesting and certainly an effective way of speeding up my walking"
"Can already understand the benefits... I have started to notice and correct my posture after just two sessions."

Join us for a beginner friendly Nordic walking taster session with Corinna, a British Nordic Walking trained instructor. Walking poles provided. Please wear closed toed shoes suitable for walking on grass and tarmac. Local beginner courses start 7th April.

Tuesday 31 March 6pm meeting at Belper Health Hub

Limited places, pre- booking essential, email Corinna at nordicstride2thrive@gmail.com or tel 07967 727780 with your height (so I can check my poles are long enough for you).