Boulder classes, a pole-friendly footrace and my upcoming presentation
Free Nordic Walking Classes
Boulder’s Fleet Feet Sports reprises its free Nordic Walking classes/group walks on the first and third Saturday of each month beginning at 9 a.m. They are taught by Lilly Johnson (left, presiding over a prize drawing after a special Nordic Walking class last June). She is a former world-class runner who was forced out of her first sport by injury and who has enthusiastically embraced Nordic Walking. Pole rentals, $5. 2624 Broadway (between North and Alpine), Boulder; 303- 939-8000.
Low-Cost Rec Center Class Series
Boulder Parks & Recreation again has included Nordic Walking on its Fall 2009 class schedule. A series of eight classes will be held at the East Boulder Rec Center on Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m., from September 15 through November 3. The instructor is Kristen Rupert. The cost is $54 for residents and $68 for non-residents, including use of poles. Register online using class code 112987. Day-care is available during the time of this class.
“Panerathon” Welcomes Nordic Walkers
It’s not exactly in Boulder and it’s not exactly a marathon, but the Panerathon 5K and 10K coming up in Westminster on Sunday September 13, is a footrace and it does welcome Nordic Walkers. The registration fee is $25 until September 10 and $35 on race day for ages 18 to 59, and $20 for ages under 18 and over 60. On race day, all fees are $10 more. Included are chip timing, an event T-shirt, goody bag and post-race expo complete with refreshments compliments of the sponsor, Panera Bread. The event supports the Food Bank of the Rockies. If you can’t enter on the 13th (or if you want a second shot), the Colorado Springs Panerathon is scheduled for October 10, benefiting Care and Share. For more information on either event, call 303-799-1900, ext. 215.
Claire’s Book Presentation
Nordic Walking: The Complete Guide to Health, Fitness and Fun came out two months ago, but in a way, its official launch is a video presentation and book signing at the Boulder Bookstore on Monday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m. 1107 Pearl Street, Boulder; 303-447-2074.
