Author Archives: Linda

Moving Day 2014

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Linda

The tulip, one of the first spring flowers, is the symbol for Parkinson’s disease.  A colorful reminder about the National Paarkinson Foundations’ Moving Day this Saturday.  Moving Day Walk is a fun, inspiring fundraising event that unites families, friends and communities in … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings with Retirement

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Linda

New Beginnings, easier said than done.  To leave what you know and love and begin a new chapter in this thing called life.  Last week I was excited to be home after 5 weeks of skiing and today I’m packing … Continue reading →

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Challenging yourself Outdoors!

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Linda

Greetings from Big Sky where the snow is deep and the views are breathtaking.  Being back in the mountains feels like coming home.  It’s where I breathe deep, find my rhythm and become centered.  Not only on my skis but … Continue reading →

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Indoor Walks at Ridgedale, new times for Feb and March

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Linda

I’m not a fan of walking indoors but with the winter we’ve had the carpeted floors at Ridgedale have provided a safe, dry and warm alternative to the frigid icy conditions outdoors. I’ll be gone thru March and so Cynthia … Continue reading →

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Baby it’s Cold Outside!

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Linda

It’s been very cold here in Minnesota, lows at -20  and highs just at zero for several days.  We’ve been told to stay inside and be warm. Schools are closed and some businesses including ski hills were also.  While we … Continue reading →

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Sharing the passion and joy of Nordic Walking

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Linda

I am doubly blessed this week as I get to do my favorite thing twice in 4 days.  Maria Walde Douglas and I are repeating our Nordic Walking for Parkinson’s Group Leaders at Struthers Parkinson’s Clinic and I’m leading an … Continue reading →

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Fall into Walking this Autumn

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Linda

Autumn is the perfect time to recommit to a walking program and to add poles to that plain vanilla walk you’re doing.   The cooler weather motivates us to go outdoors, the beginning of a new school year invites us … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking or Hiking

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Linda

one more thought on Nordic Walking poles vs trekking poles, actually it’s a youtube video that I did for Hoigaards.  You don’t realize how wordy you are until you see yourself talking for 4 minutes.  Hopefully this video will help … Continue reading →

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Movement is Medicine

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Linda

If you could receive a prescription that would: reduce your risk of Osteoporosis, Diabetes Type 2, Depression, Obesity, Heart Disease, and many forms of cancer lower your cholesterol reduce chronic pain boost your energy help you sleep better improve your … Continue reading →

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Your New Poles

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Linda

You’ve tried Nordic walking and have fallen in love with the rhythm of the poles and all the fitness benefits.  Now it’s time to buy your own poles so you can do it everyday. A word of warning here, equipment … Continue reading →

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