Harrow Striders

Harrow Striders Harrow Striders was started by Sue and Den Collen as after enjoying Nordic Walking together, th want

Harrow Striders was started by Sue and Den Collen as after enjoying Nordic Walking together, we wanted to share the health and wellness benefits they experienced with others in our local communities in the beautiful green spaces and green flagged parks around Harrow. Sue and Den have lived in Harrow for over 20 years but have only recently realised the great potential for improving health, fitness and well-being by exercising outdoors in them. Sue was always a keen tennis and netball player, but after two ruptured Achilles tendons and the beginnings of arthritis in her knees, Nordic walking fitted the need to keep exercising and be outdoors at the same time. Den suffered heart failure in 2010 and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the same time. His journey back to health and fitness has been slow but steady, with many lifestyle changes needed. One of these was the need to get more physical exercise and he has undertaken the London to Brighton cycle rider twice. Through Sue he discovered Nordic walking, an activity they have enjoyed together and he brings his passion to share his story and the lessons he has learned with others to Harrow Striders. Harrow has a huge array of free green spaces, parks and woodland areas. Together as Harrow Striders, Sue and Den have developed their nordic walking programmes around these outdoor spaces to offer a wide variety of walks to meet the differing needs of people in our communities. There are weekly walks in the parks around Harrow and more adventurous walks in the evenings and weekends in the country parks and nature reserves around Stanmore

25/11/2025

Fresh air, friendship, and feeling good 💚

Liz loves leading walks with WALX because every session brings connection, exercise, and laughter.

It’s not just walking in nature, it's walking with people who lift you up! 🌟

Supported by our friends at Harrow Health CIC and Healthiernwl . Thanks for encouraging the people of Harrow to keep moving!

Want to walk with us? 💬 Email Sue on sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

What a morning! ☀️It's a bright start in Canons Park with our striders full of energy, sketches, and laughter before we ...
24/11/2025

What a morning! ☀️

It's a bright start in Canons Park with our striders full of energy, sketches, and laughter before we set off.

Walking brings people together, builds confidence and helps everyone start the day with purpose.

Thanks to WALX , London Sport , Harrow Council , and Voluntary Action Harrow for supporting local walks that keep Harrow moving.

20/11/2025

“This is not all gloom and doom… if I hadn’t done the test, I might not be here next year.” 💬

Kevin, one of our amazing volunteer WALX leaders, shares his story with honesty and courage.

It's a reminder of why men’s health conversations matter. 👨

Through regular walking, community, and open dialogue, Kevin shows that strength isn’t about staying silent. Men can share, check in, and take action!

Support our Movember event: https://uk.movember.com/events/view/id/QePr

Every pole plant improves balance and posture.Walking with poles strengthens your coordination and helps you stay steady...
19/11/2025

Every pole plant improves balance and posture.

Walking with poles strengthens your coordination and helps you stay steady, confident, and strong. 🌿

Take a walk with us.

Join our group by emailing 📩 sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

18/11/2025

More Movember energy from us! 🔋⚡

Den's halfway through the month with the moustache going strong, but more importantly, we’re using this time to talk to men about health, wellbeing, and the conversations that often get pushed aside.

On 29 November, we’ll be joining friends at the Rickmansworth Park Walk - a relaxed 5km loop where everyone is welcome, with or without poles. 🦯🦯

It’s a chance to move, connect, and check in with yourself and each other.

And as we head into World AIDS Day on 1 December, Den will also be out with red ribbons, helping raise awareness around HIV, prevention, testing, and the importance of reducing stigma. 💪

If you want to support the cause or join us on the walk, you can sign up here:

👉 https://uk.movember.com/events/view/id/QePr

18/11/2025

Why not give it a go? 🦯🦯

Kevin joined after seeing a poster in Canons Park and never looked back. He started with curiosity, learned the technique, and is now leading others to discover the same joy.

As Kevin put it, it's outdoor movement, patience, and community. Thats what WALX with Harrow Striders is all about. 🌳

Supported by Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative and London Sport for helping more people find confidence through walking.

Join our next session? 📩 Contact Sue on sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

We took on the London Loop Section 16 today. A bit more of a challenge for Walkabout Wednesday Walkers today - mud, hill...
12/11/2025

We took on the London Loop Section 16 today. A bit more of a challenge for Walkabout Wednesday Walkers today - mud, hills and the A1! But lovely to discover Scratchwood Open Spaces, Moat Mount Open Sspace and Totteridge Fields. The Queens Arms in Barnet was also very welcoming. Well done team.

This month marks Denis’ 16th year supporting men’s health through Movember UK . 👨Every year, he sees how the simplest ac...
12/11/2025

This month marks Denis’ 16th year supporting men’s health through Movember UK . 👨

Every year, he sees how the simplest actions can change lives - talking more, staying active, checking in with a mate, or booking that health check you’ve been putting off.

Movember’s five-step guide is a good place to start if you want to take care of yourself and the men around you.

Take a look 👇
https://uk.movember.com/mens-health/general

Tired? Try walking before reaching for caffeine. ☕🚶‍♀️A brisk walk boosts your energy naturally, waking up your body and...
11/11/2025

Tired? Try walking before reaching for caffeine. ☕🚶‍♀️

A brisk walk boosts your energy naturally, waking up your body and mind in the best way possible.

Take a walk with us.

Join our group by emailing 📩 sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

10/11/2025

It’s Wellbeing WALX with a difference. 🏃‍♂️🍁

Our group was out and about, and as you can see having a good stretch at the end!

Led by Kevin, one of our volunteer WALX Leaders, who will be sharing soon walk why Movember matters to him. 💬

Join the Rickmansworth Park Walk and help us move for men’s health this Movember.

👉 https://uk.movember.com/events/view/id/QePr

We joined the WALX webinar on being active whilst living with Parkinson’s last night. 🚶Hearing from neurological physiot...
07/11/2025

We joined the WALX webinar on being active whilst living with Parkinson’s last night. 🚶

Hearing from neurological physiotherapist Beccy Oliver was inspiring for the WALX with Harrow Striders team.

She spoke about how repetitive, purposeful movement helps the brain build new pathways to support coordination, balance, and improving mobility. 🍃

💭 Could more local walking programmes like ours make a difference for people managing neurological conditions?

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