Afoot Stride
Basic Nordic walking clinics
Learn Nordic walking technique in a single 2-hour session
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Learn basic Nordic walking technique in one 2-hour session so you can take charge of your wellness.
We ensure breaks to keep you fresh for learning and manage the distances so you can focus on technique rather than worry about fatigue.
You will learn the classic Nordic walking technique to turn walking, typically a lower body activity, into a full body aerobic experience.
- You will navigate the three learning gates of Nordic walking: diagonal walking (synchronization of arms and legs), grip-go and the push-off, and optimization of your arm swing.
- The clinic will help you take control of your own wellness and fitness journey because you will be able to pursue Nordic walking on your own and with friends and family.
Poles provided | Look for the white Nordic walking banner
NOTE: Clinic fee charged
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At the end of the clinic, you will receive:
- A certificate of completion
- A personal programming guide
- Lesson notes for the clinic with the exercises you learned so you can take control of your wellness and fitness journey (we continually introduce new exercises in future camps, so keep coming back!)
- Announcements about future Nordic walking opportunities
- A small gift to congratulate you on pursuing your Nordic walking journey
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SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION
Registration
Click your desired date below to register at the regular price or look at the right column to find discounts that might apply to you.
All clinics are on Tuesdays and Saturdays and start at 9:30 AM and last 2 hours. Don’t worry about fatigue – we focus on teaching technique, use very short distances, and take breaks!
Check the lists below for the location and date you want and click through to register.
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Randall Family Park and Trailhead |
Veterans Park 4800 Valleydale Road Meadowbrook, AL 35242 (serves Jefferson County) |
| Saturday – March 30, 2024 | Tuesday – March 26, 2024 |
| Tuesday – April 23, 2024 | Saturday – April 27, 2024 |
| Saturday – May 11, 2024 | Tuesday – May 7, 2024 |
| Tuesday – May 28, 2024 | Saturday – June 1, 2024 |
| Saturday – August 31, 2024 | Tuesday – August 27, 2024 |
| Tuesday – September 10, 2024 | Saturday – September 14, 2024 |
| Saturday – September 21, 2024 | Tuesday – September 17, 2024 |
| Tuesday – October 15, 2024 | Saturday – October 19, 2024 |
| Saturday – November 9, 2024 | Tuesday – November 5, 2024 |
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Discounts
We have discounts available. Review the discounts below to see which one you can use. Select that discount on the registration page for the date you want.
We take your word for it – if you say you merit a discount, we’ll believe you and honor it!
Honoring your heroic hearts! Use this discount if you’re an active ager (50 years old and older). Rates apply to immediate family as well! Active Ager registration fee: $40 per person per clinic
Appreciating what you do! Use this discount if you’re military (active duty, veterans, retired), first responder, nurse, educator. Rates apply to immediate family as well! Appreciation registration fee: $45 per person per clinic
The more the merrier! Use this discount if two or more of you plan to learn Nordic walking. Families count as groups. Group registration fee:
- 2-3 people: $50 per person per clinic
- 4-6 people: $40 per person per clinic (group organizer is free)
- 7+ people: $30 per person per clinic (group organizer is free)
CLINIC LOCATIONS
Randall Family Park and Trailhead
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
201 Rice Mine Road Loop | Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Meet near the pavilion. Look for the white Nordic walking banner!
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VETERANS PARK
Jefferson County, Alabama
4800 Valleydale Road | Meadowbrook, AL 35242
Meet at the pavilions of Veterans Park | Look for the white Nordic walking banner
If there is an event at the park and the parking lot is full, use the Jefferson State Community College parking lot as an alternate parking lot.
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Clinic instructions
- Registering means your medical team (doctor, other specialists) has cleared you for exercise and you agree to the terms and conditions of the event and assume the risks inherent in physical exercise! Please be sure to read the Terms and Conditions and Assumption of Risk documents.
- Dress for the weather (if the weather turns wet, we’ll move under shelter and continue with drills and exercises)
- Training poles provided; new Nordic walking poles for sale (credit, check, cash)
- We’ll continue to observe masking and social distancing protocols when required
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