Nordic Walking 1/2 Marathon Training Underway!

Training for the 1/2 Marathon Nordic Walk at this summers Marathon By The Sea has officially begun.  If you haven't registered yet - no worries - there's still time. This 10 week program is designed to have you walking 6 days a week with short tempo building walks during the week and distance building walks on Saturday mornings.

Instructors are available at group walks three days a week, but if ever you can't make a group walk training manuals provide a day by day schedule with the recommended distance and speed for that day so you can walk to work, on your lunch break or when you get home at the end of the day - whatever's best for you!  Training manuals also provide information on nutrition, injury prevention and lifestyle habits.  Over the course of the program guest speakers will also be brought in to speak on nutrition and proper footwear.

This program is designed for people of all ages and backgrounds so whether you've been walking for years or just looking to start you can cross the finish line this August.  Registration can be done in person at DayTripping at Rockwood Park, by phone at 657-8747 or online at http://www.daytrippingnb.com/nordic_walking_half_marathon_training.html

Camp Awesome Registration Filling Up Fast

Only a couple of places left!

Register now to secure your child's spot!

Running for 9 weeks, between June 27th and August 26th.
Kayaking, Canoeing, Rock-Climbing, Swimming, Geo-caching, Games and more!

Registration forms are available online on our Camp Awesome Website

Call 657-8747 or e-mail for more details and for your registration form.

Calling All Nordic Walkers - Community Walking Challenge

In 2010, New Brunswick once again had the highest obesity rate in Canada. In an effort to draw attention to the health status of New Brunswickers, Albert County will be hosting a community walking challenge on Saturday June 11th at 11:00am. There will be a 1km and a 5km walk followed by a health and science fair at the Alma Activity Centre. Come represent your community at the walk and challenge others to do the same and take steps towards improving your health. For more information call 506-882-3102.  All Nordic Walkers are encouraged to attend, poles will also be available for demo and purchase for any newcomers.

Nordic Walking 1/2 Marathon starts June 6th!

Are you a seasoned marathon participant looking to finish another? Have you ever wanted to do a half marathon and don't know where to start? Whether you've tried Nordic Walking before or not, sign up for our 10 week half marathon training program and set a goal for yourself to walk across the finish line on Sunday August 14th at Marathon By The Sea here in Saint John.

Last year over 40 Nordic Walkers crossed the finish line and this year we are looking to add to it.

The 10 week program is based on a 6 day a week training schedule.  You don't need to be an avid walker participate, the program is designed to start slow and build up pace and endurance as well as incorporate hill and speed training over the coming weeks so that you will be able to complete the half marathon on August 14th.

By registering for the program you have access to a trainer 4 days a week. A trainer is available in the Valley on Mondays, at Rockwood Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at the Irving Nature Park on Saturdays.  You'll also receive a training manual, guest speakers (nutritionist, physiotherapist, and motivational speaker) as well as access to one on one support for training and nutrition advice.

Program cost is only $50 + tax. Set a goal to walk across the 1/2 marathon finish line this August 14th and register for the training program today! Visit us as DayTripping in the lower level of the Lily Lake Pavillion in Rockwood Park or register online here

Free Nordic Walking Workshop in Saint John

Thursday June 9th
6:30-8:30pm
Lily Lake Pavillion (main ballroom)

DayTripping will be hosting a Nordic Walking Workshop on Thursday June 9th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Lily Lake Pavillion. The workshop is being offered free to the community so whether you're looking to burn extra calories, add a new routine to your workout or set a challenge for yourself be sure to attend.  Feel free to bring a friend along and pick up Nordic Walking together.

The workshop will offer instruction on how Nordic Walking is done, the benefits it offers as well as a chance to try it out after we fit you with a pair of poles.

Following the workshop new poles will be available for purchase.  We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash and check.

Set a goal for yourself to participate in the Nordic Walking 1/2 Marathon on August 14th at Marathon By the Sea.  10 week training program available for only $50 +tax

For more information on Nordic Walking click here

Community Yard Sale Saturday June 4th

DayTripping will be holding a community yard sale on Saturday June 4th from 9am-3pm at the entrance to Rockwood Park.

Tables are available for rent at a cost of $10/table.  All proceeds from table rentals go towards sponsoring children for the opportunity to attend Camp Awesome.  To rent a table give us a call at 657-8747 or stop in and see us in the lower level of the Lily Lake Pavillion.

See you on Saturday where you'll be able to get great deals at our Community Yard Sale!