Harrow Striders

18/11/2025

Why not give it a go? 🦯🦯

Kevin joined after seeing a poster in Canons Park and never looked back. He started with curiosity, learned the technique, and is now leading others to discover the same joy.

As Kevin put it, it's outdoor movement, patience, and community. Thats what WALX with Harrow Striders is all about. 🌳

Supported by Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative and London Sport for helping more people find confidence through walking.

Join our next session? 📩 Contact Sue on sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

12/11/2025

We took on the London Loop Section 16 today. A bit more of a challenge for Walkabout Wednesday Walkers today - mud, hills and the A1! But lovely to discover Scratchwood Open Spaces, Moat Mount Open Sspace and Totteridge Fields. The Queens Arms in Barnet was also very welcoming. Well done team.

12/11/2025

This month marks Denis’ 16th year supporting men’s health through Movember UK . 👨

Every year, he sees how the simplest actions can change lives - talking more, staying active, checking in with a mate, or booking that health check you’ve been putting off.

Movember’s five-step guide is a good place to start if you want to take care of yourself and the men around you.

Take a look 👇
https://uk.movember.com/mens-health/general

11/11/2025

Tired? Try walking before reaching for caffeine. ☕🚶‍♀️

A brisk walk boosts your energy naturally, waking up your body and mind in the best way possible.

Take a walk with us.

Join our group by emailing 📩 sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

10/11/2025

It’s Wellbeing WALX with a difference. 🏃‍♂️🍁

Our group was out and about, and as you can see having a good stretch at the end!

Led by Kevin, one of our volunteer WALX Leaders, who will be sharing soon walk why Movember matters to him. 💬

Join the Rickmansworth Park Walk and help us move for men’s health this Movember.

👉 https://uk.movember.com/events/view/id/QePr

09/11/2025

Week 1 done for Movember and thank you all that have got involved so far this year, we are excited about our park Walk plans for 29th November and take a look and get involved with our fundraising link https://uk.movember.com/mospace/507615?utm_source=qrcode&utm_medium=mo_app&utm_campaign=movember&utm_content=app_share_mospace_qr

07/11/2025

We joined the WALX webinar on being active whilst living with Parkinson’s last night. 🚶

Hearing from neurological physiotherapist Beccy Oliver was inspiring for the WALX with Harrow Striders team.

She spoke about how repetitive, purposeful movement helps the brain build new pathways to support coordination, balance, and improving mobility. 🍃

💭 Could more local walking programmes like ours make a difference for people managing neurological conditions?

06/11/2025

Walk, jog, repeat. 🏃‍♂️🚶‍♂️

We came across this great read on Jeffing. The run-walk-run method first developed by Olympian Jeff Galloway.

It’s a smart, low-pressure way to build stamina, protect your joints, and make movement fit into daily life.

Perfect inspiration for anyone joining parkrun UK or walking with us around Canons Park . 🌳

Read more:
https://patient.info/news-and-features/walk-jog-repeat-what-is-jeffing

Jeffing combines running with short walking breaks to make exercise easier and more manageable. We spoke with an expert to break down what it’s all about.

05/11/2025

A Discovery WALX is where it all begins this Movember UK . 🌿

It’s a gentle, welcoming session where we show you how to walk better - using poles to help with posture, balance, and strength.

People are always surprised by how good it feels. It’s not fast or competitive, it's another way to enjoy the outdoors, keep active, and feeling part of something. 💚

This month, we’re proud to support Movember by encouraging more men to get moving and walking with poles can do so much for men's physical and mental health.

Book your Discovery WALX with us today:
👉 https://walx.co.uk/groups/walx-with-harrow-striders

04/11/2025

Walking outdoors resets the mind. 🌳

It clears your head, lifts your mood, and helps your body unwind in ways a screen never can.

Take a walk with us.

Join our group by emailing 📩 sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

31/10/2025

Too many men don’t talk until it’s too late. 🙅‍♂️

That’s what drives me every Movember UK and why I’m still showing up 16 years later.

Walking gives men time to think, to connect, and to open up. It keeps us active, but more importantly, it keeps us here.

Learn more about how we can help men stay physically and mentally strong. 💪

We’ve already raised £30, and every bit of support helps more men live longer, healthier lives.

➡️ Donate: https://uk.movember.com/events/view/id/QePr
➡️ Learn more about the cause: https://uk.movember.com/about/foundation

30/10/2025

Getting muddy is part of the adventure! 🌧️🥾

If you’ve ever been out on the trails with us, you’ll know those muddy paths build real strength, balance, and grit.

NOV8’s latest article shares 10 great tips for tackling muddy routes, and we thought it'd be perfect for walkers and runners who don't mind getting their boots dirty.

Read more:
https://www.inov8.com/blog/post/running-tips-for-mud