I heard about Strolls With Poles by a chance reading another former runners review. After 50 years as a long distance runner, in recent years I had concentrated on marathon and ultra running events mostly on coast path, moors, hills and fells. Unfortunately I suffered a (without warning or prior symptom) life changing incident whilst running, which left me with total right sided paralysis, I’ve now relearnt to walk, write and live normally but I’m a bit right side wonky. I had a 1-1 intro to Nordic Walking with Julie today, with a view to support the progress I’ve made to get back into distance events and group activities. Julie was clearly knowledgable, enthusiastic and very patient. I was initially a little nervous but was quickly put at ease and started to get the idea once I stopped ‘over thinking’ things. As the period progressed Julie encouraged me, offering alternative ways of doing things, finding the best way to overcome my right sided weakness and giving me the confidence to achieve. It is my intention to have a further 1-1 period. Whilst I can’t change what happened, I can take every opportunity to put what happened behind me. After today, I honestly believe this was one of those positive opportunities that can’t be ignored!
