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14 February 2012 12:26
Fitness
Walk on by at the Lincoln 10K
Traditionally, people entering the Active Nation Lincoln 10K Road Race try to get the best time possible, by jogging and running. But this year, a new kind of exercise will be brought to the event – Nordic Walking.
Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking, using poles to propel the walker along and make sure the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs.
Led by Martin Thomas from Mandarin Leisure, one of the two specialist walking groups taking part in the race aims to complete the course in between one and a half and two hours.
Martin Thomas said: “Nordic Walking is a derivative of cross country skiing – the technique is used during off season training when snow is not available.
“Some of the group have been Nordic Walking for a year, while others have joined very recently and they have all progressed their techniques at their own individual rates. We will probably split into two or three smaller groups as the race goes on. Not only will this be a first for the Lincoln 10K, but it will be the first time that most members of the group have entered a race of any kind.
“I would like to thank the Lincoln 10K organisers for allowing us to take part in the race, and hope it will showcase the activity enough to encourage others to try this low impact and very sociable form of exercise.”
Keith Taylor, Senior Sport Development Officer at the City of Lincoln Council, which organises the race, said: “Over the years, we’ve had all sorts of people taking part in the Lincoln 10K. Usually, people set off with the aim of running at least some of the course, and this is the first time we’ve had a group of dedicated walkers. We’re always trying to make the Lincoln 10K accessible for everyone, which is why we have the school and parent races the day before the main race, and we’re glad to welcome the Nordic walkers on Sunday 25th March.”
Places are still available for the Active Nation Lincoln 10K Road Race on Sunday 25th March, as well as for the primary and secondary school races and the Buggy Push on Saturday 24th March.
For more information on the Active Nation Lincoln 10K Great Sporting Weekend and to apply for the races, visit the website lincoln10k.co.uk or follow the event on Twitter: @lincoln10k. To request a paper copy of the application form, contact the Lincoln 10K Coordinator on 01522 873771 or by email to 10keventofficer@lincoln.gov.uk
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