Sep 2016

ATC e-Newsletter September 2016

September 08, 2016

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8 Sep 2016

Dear Member,

What an exciting few months for ATC! There has been lots of sweat shed from sheer discipline, determination, dedication and focus by 28 of our members going on the Blue Mountains, Nepal, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kinabalu treks. We have put in hours of training including Bootcamps, TRX & Spin classes at Altitude Gym, stairs training at Toa Payoh Central, long endurance walks at MacRitchie Reservoir & speed walking at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

Two groups are heading off on treks; Blue Mountains (Sydney, Australia) on the 12th September and our Mind|Body|Soul Himalayan Adventure (Chisapani - Nagarkot - Changunarayan trek + daily yoga+Charity), Nepal on the 23rd September. We also have a group training rigorously for Mount Kilimanjaro, departing mid October and another set of ladies training for Mount Kinabalu departing at the end of October.

Well done to the ladies for their sacrifices, for reorganising your normal daily routines, challenging yourselves and getting out of your comfort zone to reach your personal summit!

Whilst you train for 2016 treks, we are already planning our standard & bespoke itineraries for 2017... Keep your eyes peeled for our exciting launches, talks, workshops, themed evenings, trainings and walks coming up in the next few months. We will be announcing the dates soon.

Mountain Climber, treadmill, Spin and TRX Strength Training Classes at Altitude Gym for these ladies trekking Mount Kilimanjaro.

Speed and endurance walk at Dairy Farm Park for these two lovely ladies training for their Blue Mountains trek

An information evening for some of our members heading to Nepal on our Himalayan Adventure.

STAR TREKKER OF THE MONTH - AUGUST

Congratulations to Hamidah Bureau for all her hard work training for the Himalayan Adventure. Enjoy the #HBR book! Don't forget to leave a little note for the next reader. Sarah Centrella awaits your review and feedback.

NORDIC WALKING UK

Our NWUK trained Nordic Walking Instructors have been busy giving introductory sessions and learn to Nordic Walk classes over the last few months. If you are interested in joining our Nordic Walking group, please do get in touch with us on info@amazingtrekkersclub.com. Like us on Facebook.

SLEEPOVER AT ALTITUDE GYM

If you are training for a trek and want to see what it feels like sleeping in a simulated low-oxygen environment similar to environments at high altitude, come join us! Benefits and details of doing this sleepover can be found here and here
Check in -10pm; Check out - 6am.
Email us for more information.

SHOPPING FOR YOUR TREK

Need to purchase trekking equipment, apparels and accessories? Take advantage of ATC discounts with your e-membership card. Those who are trekking overseas with ATC, your names have been provided to these retailers. If you need your membership details and the password, drop us a line.

•15% discount from Outdoor Life (Wheelock Place and Novena Square)
•20% discount from Adventure 21(Clarke Quay Central)
•15% discount from The Big Country (Velocity, #02-49/50 Novena Square)

Also if you wish to borrow or sell trekking equipment and accessories, please post on our classifieds Facebook page

NATURE WALKS

PINK RIBBON WALK

A group of 30 ATC ladies will be supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation by painting the town with Pink Ribbon s on Saturday, 1st October.
There is still time to register, but please do so quickly.

TRAINING AND COMMUNITY WALKS
SUNDAY, 2nd OCTOBER - GUNUNG LAMBAK, JB -MALAYSIA
SUNDAY, 6 NOVEMBER - PULAU UBIN

We are seeking adventurous ladies from our community to explore Palau Ubin and train at Gunung Lambak with us. This is a full day trek. Please save the dates: 2nd October for Gunung Lambak and 6th November for Pulau Ubin. Details to come soon. E-mail us to register your interest.

ATC CHARITY AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

ZUMBA FUN FITNESS EVENING

30th October, 6pm-8pm
Suntec City Halls 1 & 2
$38 early bird; $48 normal price
7th Year Running and this year 100% of the profits go to supporting Singapore Children Cancer Foundation.
To find out more, visit their Facebook page

With Zumba, a workout isn't even a workout: it's a fun, social dance party – with exercise being the biggest perk! The music is fast, upbeat and contagious, so you can't help but keep moving. The theme this year is Halloween.

STEPTEMBER

Our very own Nordic Walkers, Lynn Lim Choo and Jenny Loo have taken up the challenge of completing 10,000 steps a day, for the entire month of Steptember to raise vital funds for the Cerebral Palsy Singapore.

The average office worker only takes around 3,000 steps per day, so 10,000 steps a day is going to be quite the challenge. Hopefully they keep practicing Nordic Walking and they will reach those 10,000 steps a day easily!

Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood. One in two people with cerebral palsy are in chronic pain due to the tightening of their muscles. Many will never be able to take a single step without assistance.

Please consider donating and you can do so on their fundraising page: Lynn and Jenny

If you have any suggestions, questions, comments or concerns please don't hesitate to send us an email at info@amazingtrekkersclub.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for the opportunity to be your fellow trekker.

With warm regards,

Hazleen

Hazleen Panayiotou
Founder and Club President
hazleen@trekkersasia.com

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