Dear Kay
 
I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how I feel about Nordic Walking and what it is doing for me.
 
I initially joined your classes to try something new, I have previously tried other organised exercises with little success as they did not really suit me ; I did not enjoy sweating in a gym whilst being told to stretch into completely impossible positions and wearing costumes superman would be familiar with; I did not enjoy being in a swimming pool with a lot of other people trying to exercise in what felt like a washing machine; I am too much of a coward to get out on the roads cycling.
 
I enjoy walking and Nordic Walking seemed to be a better match for me. I have a metal plate in my ankle and am at high risk of suffering from osteoporosis, so was aware that I needed to do some form of exercise to protect myself for the future. I also wanted to lose weight, get fitter and meet some new people.  And I have to say I have achieved these latter three things in a relatively short time. 
 
But I have got more than these things out of your classes. I feel more energised, and motivated to walk several times a week.  I feel healthier mentally and physically and quietly smug as we walk around happily whilst other exercisers don’t really look as if they are enjoying themselves at all ! I really look forward to Wednesday mornings in Bushy Park.
And the great thing is that I can keep Nordic Walking up for the rest of my life – which cannot necessarily be said for other forms of exercise.
 
You are a pleasure to work with, always happy and very patient with us all.  Thank you for introducing me to a most enjoyable mode of exercise, which really suits me and my poles down to the ground !
 
Regards
 
Maura