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Walking On Air
A podcast for the Nordic Walking Community, both current members; those considering taking up this wonderful exercise; and people who want to learn more. Each week, I interview an expert in Nordic Walking and discuss the benefits of Nordic Walking on both physical and mental health. I am Mary Fulton, a British Nordic Walking instructor with Nordic Walking East Anglia.
Episodes
60 episodes
Teaching Primary Aged Children to Nordic Walk with Katie Atkins
In episode 59, I’m talking to Katie Atkins who set up Nordic 4 in 2017, which is based in Bristol,teaching a wide range of Adult ,Teen and Child courses, with walkers aged between 9 and 90 years old. Katie started her career as a teach...
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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37:18
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Nordic Walking and the Feldenkrais Method with Sonja Johansson
Today, I interview Sonja Johansson, who lives by the motto: ‘The quality of your movement is the quality of your life’. This is the first time that I have published a conversation in full with no edits; this is testament to the many ge...
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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54:07
Walking Your Way Through a Life Changing Event with Ginny Lunn
In episode 57, I interview Ginny Lunn, owner and director of Walking Wom...
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Season 4
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Episode 57
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30:28
Relearning to Walk Aged 30 with Ryan Taylor.
In this episode, I speak to Ryan Taylor. Ryan was born in the highlands of Papua New Guinea to New Zealander parents. He moved back to New Zealand and grew up in a small town by the beach, where he developed a love of surfing and anyth...
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Season 4
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Episode 56
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32:27
The role of a National Trainer and INWA with Karen Ingram
In episode 55, I interview Karen Ingram, who was recently appointed to be an international trainer, of which there are only 4 in the world, for the International Nordic Walking Federation or <...
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Season 4
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Episode 55
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34:58
Endurance Nordic walking with Peter Barrett
Today I am speaking to Peter Barrett about endurance Nordic Walking. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast, having competed and participated in outdoor sports throughout his life. He has taken part in many marathons, half marathons, mountain mara...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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25:16
Nordic Walking and Type 2 Diabetes with Kelly Bennett
In episode 53, I talk to Kelly Bennett from Cornwall, who is the director of Walk Kernow, which she set up in 2012 , after having personally experienced the benefits derived from...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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29:17
Nordic Walking & the Chakras with Sara Evans
In episode 52, I interview Sara Evans, a recently qualified British Nordic Walking instructor, who has come up with a unique...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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25:39
Nordic Walking & Breathing with Tina Gibbons
In episode 51, I am talking to Tina Gibbons, a BNW instructor from the tranquil North Cotswolds. Tina has also been practi...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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37:06
Nordic Walking and Workplace Wellbeing with Eileen Donnelly
In episode 50, the guest is Eileen Donnelly, Founder of Ripple & Co, an organisation that delivers high quality programmes to increase wellbeing and productivity in the workplace.Eilee...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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33:05
Let's Walk Nordic Book with Vicky Welsh
I am delighted to kick off Series 4 by interviewing British Nordic Walking National Trainer, Vicky Welsh. Vicky is a good friend of Walking On Air having answered the question ‘
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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37:37
Goal Setting & Managing Expectations with Steve Ellis & Simon Clark
For the final episode of Series 3, I have a real treat for you all. In the last two episodes you have heard about the collaboration between Steve Ellis from Gemini Outdoor and his client Simon Clar...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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23:55
Becoming a Nordic Walking National Trainer with Steve Ellis
In episode 47, I am once again speaking to British Nordic Walking National Trainer, Steve Ellis, from Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Steve founded Gemini Outdoor Adventure Ltd, and is a qua...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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25:48
Nordic Walking Saved My Life with Simon Clark
Warning - This episode contains graphic descriptions of injuries sustained in a serious car crash.Of all the interviews I have conducted with incredible guests for Walking On Air, this is by far the most inspirational and emotional.&nbs...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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29:44
Breast Cancer & Nordic Walking with Lindsay Atkin
In this episode , I’m talking to Lindsay Atkin, a primary school teacher and NW instructor with Bristol & Bath Nordic Walking. She qualified as a British NW instructor in January 2020 nd e...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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26:21
Outdoor First Aid with Steve Collis
In episode 44, I am talking to Steve Collis, outdoor enthusiast and Director / Owner of Upper Limits UK, based in Bristol. Upper ...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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19:24
Long Covid and Nordic Walking with Ann
In episode 43, I am discussing a very relevant topic to the times that we are living in, namely Long Covid.. Today I am joined by Ann, who caught Covid in September 2021 while working as a teaching assistant supporting primary school c...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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19:50
Visual Impairment and Nordic Walking with Sunil & Louise Mukerjea
In this episode, I am talking to two British Nordic Walking Instructors from JLS Nordic Walking from Yorkshire. Sunil & Lousie Mukerjea, join me today to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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26:40
Work-Life Balance : Setting up a Nordic Walking Business with Catrin
In episode 40, I’m talking to Catrin, who set up Nordicymru, instructing Nordic Walking in South West Wales in January 2022. Like many people the Covid pandemic made Catrin and her...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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25:31
Mental Strength and Nordic Walking with Sam Armstrong
In this week’s episode, I am talking to Sam Armstrong from Walx Derwent and Dales, in Derbyshire. Sam had worked in the fitness industry for several years, w...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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24:05
Nordic Ambling with Alison Clark
Today I’m talking to Alison Clark from Nottingham. After a career in nursing, Alison qualified as a Nordic Walking Instructor in August 2017, and works as a volunteer instructor with British Nordic Walking. Projects have introduced her...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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18:30
Stroke Rehabilitation and Nordic Walking with Derek Holloway
In this episode, I’m talking to Derek Holloway, who qualified as a British Nordic Walking instructor in September 2021, which is a remarkable achievement, as in 2018, during the Beast from the East, Derek contracted pneumonia. Whilst i...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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19:24
Navigation for Nordic Walkers with Nicola Sproson
Today I’m talking to Nicola Sproson, of Hiking Highs, based in Glenridding, on the banks of Ullswater. Regular listeners will remember Nicky, as she was an early guest on Walking On...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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31:20
Ulcerative Colitis and Nordic Walking with Josine Baines
Today I’m talking to Josine Baines, who was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune condition, ulcerative colitis, in 2014. Josine’s story is completely remarkable, following her discovery of Nordic Walking in 2020. The b...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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24:42
How Nordic Walking Benefits The Pelvic Floor with Vicky Welsh
Today I’m talking to Vicky Welsh, who regular listeners will remember, as she was my very first guest on Walking On Air, when she eloquently answered the big question of What is Nordic walking. Vicky set up
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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31:53