Camminare con la mia camminata

A friend (Cathy Kramer, who writes The Life and Adventures of Cateepoo) introduced me to Urban Poling.  Urban poling manufactures high-quality walking poles.  After reading Cathy’s description of her experience of using Urban Poles, I was intrigued, and then the more I thought of it, I was willing to take a chance with the hope of walking with Sheryl once again.

Because I am over 6′ I decided to purchase the Activator 2 poles.  These poles are fully adjustable, and I felt they could grow with me as I learned more about the sport.  My poles arrived in early December, and I wanted to get right to it.  I watched the helpful videos on the Urban Poling website so I could learn how to begin.  Unfortunately, my first walk was a disaster.  I did not have the poles adjusted correctly, and my technique was off. On that walk, I must have looked like a deranged Weeble people with two sticks.

Ho trascorso le due passeggiate successive a sistemare i bastoncini e a imparare a usarli. Ho dovuto prendere il ritmo delle mani e delle braccia che lavoravano insieme ai piedi. Ma una volta che sono riuscita a camminare in cadenza braccio sinistro/piede destro, braccio destro/piede sinistro, sono stata in grado di mantenere un ritmo costante utilizzando i bastoncini al meglio.

Camminare era di nuovo divertente

Chi mi conosce sa che il ritmo non è il mio forte. Ma l'ho capito e dal 9 dicembre 2020 (oggi è l'8 gennaio 2021), abbiamo camminato per almeno 45 minuti quasi ogni giorno. Lavorando, la mia forza e il mio passo sicuro sono cresciuti sempre di più. Il massimo che ho fatto è stato di 3 km su un sentiero locale. Sarebbe stato inimmaginabile anche solo due anni fa.

But with my new poles, I am walking faster, straighter, and with far more stamina.  I cannot tell you the difference these poles have made in my life.  I love that the Urban Poles website has instructions, walking tips, and even classes to maximize the experience.

My poles came with bell tips, which added stability as I was leaning to use them.  But I quickly wanted the boot tips, which are fitness tips.  They make me faster, and I use less effort to go straight.  But on those days that might have a little ice on the path, I switch back to the bell tips and enjoy the wonderful stability.  All urban poles also have standard carbon tips for use in snow.

I also love that the poles use incredible wide ledge handgrips without straps that make the poles safer in case of instability and an antivibration core that makes walking more comfortable.  I was so impressed; I arranged to acquire the accessory combo right away.  This package included the boot tips, carrying bag, and some extra items for snow, which I likely will not use, and I received the Pole Clips, so I can hang the poles in my garage fully extended and ready to use.

Adoro i miei Urban Poles, sono fantastici. Grazie a Cathy Kramer per avermeli presentati e grazie a Urban Poles per aver realizzato un prodotto eccezionale.