Nordic Walking

Vancouver Sun Run InTraining 2010 Clinics

OFFICIAL PARTNERS

For a limited time, SportMed Run/Walk Participants can purchase these poles at 20% discount – for just $79.99! (plus taxes and shipping). Just mention the following promotional code when you order your poles: Poles4Clinic.

Offer valid until May 14, 2010. ORDER NOW www.SportMedBC or Phone 604-903-3886

For a listing of Retail Partners see the bottom of this page.

Looking for anew and fun way to reach your fitness goals?

Try Nordic Walking!

Burns 20% – 46% more calories than ordinary walking
Comparable to 1,800 ab crunches per mile walked
Less impact on lower body joints
Improves core strength and posture
Improves energy and sense of well-being
It’s a ton of fun!

“This isn’t just about exercise. It’s about meeting people, making friends and a healthy lifestyle.”

Sun Run InTraining for 2010 starts the week of February 6th and continues for 13 weeks leading up to the Vancouver Sun Run on May 9th.The number of SportMed Nordic Walking clinics leading up to the Sun Run has expanded for 2010 (see table below).

False Creek Community Centre – Saturday 8:30am
1318 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
To register : 604-257-8195
Note: Parking may not be available in February on Granville Island.

Dunbar Community Centre – Sundays 9:00am
4747 Dunbar St. Vancouver
To register : 604-222-6060

UBC Rec Centre – Tuesdays 5:30pm
6000 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver
To register : 604-822-6000

Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West – Wednesdays 9:30am
3677 Kensington Ave, Burnaby
To register (call Bonsor Recreation Complex) : 604-439-1860

Bonsor Recreation Complex – Sundays 9:00am
6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby
To register : 604-439-1860

Eileen Dailly Pool – Sundays 8:30am
240 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
To register : 604-298-7946

New West Centennial Community Centre – Sundays 8:30am
65 East 6th Ave, New Westminster
To register : 604-777-5100

Port Moody Recreation Complex – Sundays 8:45am
300 Ioco Road, Port Moody
To register : 604-469-4556

Cornerstone Community Church – Thursdays 6:30pm
1415 Noons Creek, Coquitlam
To register : 604-903-3882

Richmond/Delta West Richmond Community Centre – Saturdays 9:00am
9180 #1 Road, Richmond
To register : 604-718-8400

Steveston Community Centre – Sundays 9:10am
4111 Moncton Street, Richmond
To register : 604-276-4300

Ladner Community Centre – Sundays 8:30am
4734 51st Street, Delta
To register : 604-952-3000

Gleneagles Community Centre – Saturdays 8:45am
6262 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
To register : 604-921-2100

Parkgate Community Centre – Wednesdays 6:30pm

3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver
To register : 604-987-7529

Karen Magnussen Community Centre - Sunday 9:00 am

2300 Kirkstone Road, North Vancouver

To Register: (604) 987-7529.

Surrey/Langley Guildford Community Centre – Saturdays 8:30am
15105 105 Avenue Surrey
To register : 604-501-5100

South Surrey Rec Centre – Sundays 8:30am
14601 20 Avenue Surrey
To register : 604-501-5100

Tong Louie YMCA – Sundays 9:00am
14988 57 Avenue Surrey
To register : 604-575-9622

White Rock Community Centre – Tuesdays 9:00am
15154 Russell Ave, White Rock
To register : 604-541-2161

WC Blair Community Centre - Saturdays 8:15am
22200 Fraser Hwy, Langley
To register : 604-533-6170

Thompson Okanagan Penticton Community Centre – Saturdays 9:00am
325 Power St, Penticton
To register : 250-490-2426

Kinsmen Fieldhouse Hall – Mondays 6:00pm
975 Gordon Dr, Kelowna
To register : 250-469-8800

Learn more at:

http://www.sportmedbc.com/nordicwalk.php

RETAIL PARTNERS


North Shore Athletics	1200 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver, BC Tel-(604) 990-6888		Website \| Directions
The Right Shoe	1601 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC T-604-737 6014
SPORTMED RETAIL – Vancouver	3888 Oak Street Vancouver, BC T-604-734-0224‎	Sun Run Participants will save 15% on purchase of Urban poles	Website \| Directions
SPOMED RETAIL – Burnaby	# 9 – 5901 Broadway Burnaby, BC T-604-299-0207	Sun Run Participants will save 15% on purchase of Urban poles	Website \| Directions
SPORTMED RETAIL – Walnut Grove	1-20349 88th Avenue Walnut Grove, BC T-604-882-6510	Sun Run Participants will save 15% on purchase of Urban poles	Website \| Directions
SPORTMED RETAIL – Coquitlam	#114 – 3200 Westwood Street Port Coquitlam, BC T-604.942.4938	Sun Run Participants will save 15% on purchase of Urban poles	Website \| Directions

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Rave Reviews for Urban Poling!

"At age 51, I had to accept the fact that I had Parkinson’s. Rigidity on my right side and balance issues forced me to give up running, a sport that I dearly enjoyed. I had tried to keep running, but after falling a few times it was no longer safe. A couple friends invited me to attend a Nordic walking demonstration and I reluctantly went.

One marathon and four half-marathons later I am truly grateful for this new sport. Nordic walking helps me with my balance and gives me a safe feeling from falling. But most important is the sense of freedom I experience. Over the last year I’ve added music to my training walks and that has helped greatly with my stride. I believe Urban poling has the best designed poles on the market.

In my running days, there was a great feeling I use to experience when I crossed the finish line. Thanks to Nordic walking, I’ve experience that feeling again.

I would encourage anyone with Parkinson’s or any other chronic illness to consult with their doctor to see if they could try Nordic Walking. If anyone with Parkinson’s or other illness would like to touch base with me, please give them my email address."

Bill Trewin, marathoner - Moncton, NB

"I had been a certified fitness instructor for 10 years when, little by little, the active lifestyle I loved came to a standstill due to osteoarthritis. Then I discovered Urban poling. And to my amazement, I could walk for longer periods of time and with significantly less discomfort using the poles. This activity is fun and easy to learn, and I purchased the fitness poles on the spot. I started out with short walks, increasing my time and distance almost every weekend. I noticed a change in my posture and in the strength of my core muscles as well as the muscles of my arms and legs as I became more adapted to using the poles. In June 2009, I poled my way through a 10K fundraiser."

Fran Betts, community relations coordinator - Sarnia, Ont.
VON SMART Exercise Programs