info@positivestepspt.co.uk 07955 495 016

Nordic Walking

We are running regular beginners courses so get in touch and let us get you started.

Once you have completed a beginners courses you can join our regular Nordic Walking activities.

On our group walks you will be guided on a risk assessed route that has been chosen for its interest, distance, location, parking and, if possible, its facilities.

Each Nordic Walk is led by either Sara or me or both of us. We are instructor members of British Nordic Walking and the International Nordic Walking Federation. I also hold the Lowland Walk Leader qualification. We both have up to date outdoor first aid qualifications. We are fully insured to lead and take you out.

We will give on-going coaching on technique should you wish - just ask!

You will meet lovely like-minded people on our group walks, and you can enjoy the route without the worry about where you are going, in the knowledge that the route is safe and suitable.

So, switch off and enjoy your walk with us.

Please remember:

All our Nordic Walks can be booked on Reservio up to 30 days in advance and can also be cancelled when circumstances change: https://positive-steps-nordic-walking.reservio.com

  • Once booked you will get confirmation of your booking via email and a reminder email the evening before the walk.
  • Cost of walks is £21.60/month or £7.50 per walk. Please pay by transfer to: Positive Steps Fitness and Wellbeing Ltd, Sort Code: 20-16-12/Account Number 33357538. Parking charges may apply at some locations
  • Please note, where there are fewer than 3 people booked on a walk we may take the decision to cancel it and we will inform you.

EVENTS

We are committed to ensuring our events are safe and working within the UK Government guideline

Kevin and Team

St Edmunds Trail Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Half-marathon/Marathon

5 Dec 2021

The event is full!

Ickworth National Trust provides the superb setting for this brand these new trail races. Ickworth NT is 2 miles from Bury St Edmund. We will be offering the choice of Half Marathon, Marathon and a 50km.

Ultra-Marathon race forms part of Positive Steps Grand Slam. The other races are the Peddars Way Ultra and the Norfolk 100km. All three events must be completed in any order in a 12 month period to be awarded the Grand Slam tankard.

Distance: Half-Marathon, Marathon & Ultra-Marathon (50km)

Suitable for: All abilities

Medals: All finishers will be awarded a bespoke medal.

Places available: Event is full and has a waiting list

Event Details

Start time: Ultra-Marathon 8.30am, Marathon 9:00am, Half-Marathon 10.30am

Entry details: Online entry only via Si entries

Results details: We will use chip timing at , and also may be manually recording your race number at checkpoints/finish for safety reasons. Please ensure your race number is clearly visible to marshals at all times. We will endeavour to check & publish results within 48 hours of the event finish.

Entry cost: Ultra-Marathon £34, Marathon £34, Half-Marathon £32 UKA affiliated (must quote UKA URN on entry), Non-UKA affiliated Ultra-Marathon £36, Marathon £36, Half-Marathon £34

Refunds: You will be entitled to a 60% refund if you are unable to take part, up until 6 weeks before the day of the race

Transfers: of a place to another participant will be allowed with permission of the Race Director up until 2 weeks before the day of the race

Postponement: Should it be necessary to postpone the race due to no fault of Positive Steps Fitness and Wellbeing Ltd, we will reschedule the event to another date in the current year or in the following year. Participants will be given the option to transfer to the rescheduled event or to be given a voucher code of an equivalent value for a future event.

Race numbers: Participants to collect on the day at registration

Cut off: All participants must complete the event by 330pm

Refreshments: Checkpoints with water, squash

First aid: First-aiders will be present at the Start/Finish and along the course. If you develop medical problems, please alert the nearest marshal and prompt assistance will be provided

Friends/family: Supporters are most welcome at our events.

Contact: Kevin Marshall on 07955 495016

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Course Details

Start locations

Ickworth NT IP29 5QE
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Finish location

Ickworth NT IP29 5QE
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Details of the course are still be finalised. However it is likely to be a one lap course for half marathon and two for marathon, Ultra runners will continue to complete a 3rd lap of 4.8 miles. The course will be clearly marked. There will be drinks stations approx. every 7 miles.

The course is trail and largely traffic free using tracks and footpaths

The course has not been measured by a UKA approved course measurer, therefore all distances are approximate.

Race Rules

Minimum age on race day: Ultra - 20, Marathon – 18, Half-Marathon - 17

No person (except a blind runner’s attendant) may accompany a competitor at any point on the course.

All competitors must compete on foot.

Dogs: England Athletics insurance does NOT allow dogs in races. It is with regret that no dogs will be allowed on this race.

The course is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Cut-off times: All participants must have finished by 3:30pm.

Race Numbers: a walker/runner other than yourself must not use your race number. It must not be cut/folder or mutilated in any way and must be fastened securely to the front of your vest or top. Please fill in the information on the reverse side including relevant medical information and contact numbers to aid race staff in the event of an emergency.

Mandatory kit - a list will be sent in your final info email. It will simply be the items we consider you will need to keep you safe on the course. You will always need to supply your own cup and please always consider weather conditions on the day when you get packing.