Ready to Give it a Try?
I am available to teach Nordic Walking Classes to individuals and groups.
Email me or call me at 952.475.0891 for more information.
-
Recent Thoughts
Archives
Categories
Blogroll
Facebook page
Parkinson's Support Groups
podcast
Youtube
no content
Author Archives: Linda
Dark Days Challenge week 2
People are creative in the midwest. When the ground freezes they turn to hydroponics to grow fresh lettuce and tomatoes all year round. We have Bushel Boy, a local Minnesota company and I’ve just discovered Future Farm Food and Fuel … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Dark Days Challenge week 2
#1 Dark Days Challenge
It’s the dark days of winter and the Dark Days Challenge is on again this year. My daughter Laura started it a few years ago, challenging all of us to cook one completely local meal each week during the winter. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on #1 Dark Days Challenge
Peace, solitude and tranquility at Mt Rainier
Dan and I are in Washington, our annual fall visit with our daughter Laura and her husband Mike. Our tradition is to come in a day early and enjoy a bit of sight seeing in the area. We’ve had lots … Continue reading
Posted in ponderings, Skiing - Alpine
1 Comment
Walking with Grace
I’ve been walking with women. That’s not unusual as most of the people I walk with are women. Seems that women are not afraid to be seen walking with poles even when there is no snow. But seriously, I love … Continue reading
Posted in HOW, Nordic Walking, ponderings
1 Comment
Memories of Cinque Terre
In October of 2007 I went to Italy with my daughter Laura. We had 10 magical days including a day of hiking the Cinque Terre. I can close my eyes and see the villages perched on the coastal mountains, the … Continue reading
Posted in Misc, ponderings, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Memories of Cinque Terre
Fall Walking Tips
I love walking in the fall. After the heat and thunderstorms of the summer it’s wonderful to have the cooler weather even if it comes with shorter days. There’s just something special about shuffling through the leaves on the trails. … Continue reading
Posted in Nordic Walking, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Fall Walking Tips
Nordic Walking with MN Activity Directors
My degree is in Recreational Therapy and I worked in the field for several years after graduation before moving back to Minnesota and starting Alg’s Gang, my own family daycare business. As I continue to grow my Nordic Walking Queen … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Nordic Walking, Sites I Like
Comments Off on Nordic Walking with MN Activity Directors
Great Lakes Nordic Walkers seen at Senior Expo in Eagan
One of the ways that Nordic walking can grow is by being visible in lots of different venues. Rhea and I took Nordic walking to the South Metro Senior Expo last week at the Eagan Community Center. We had a … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Nordic Walking
Comments Off on Great Lakes Nordic Walkers seen at Senior Expo in Eagan
Walking at Lake Como
And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street… One of my favorite Dr Seuss books, so many possibilities of what you might see if you just look around you. On Monday nite I had the second of a … Continue reading
Posted in Nordic Walking
Comments Off on Walking at Lake Como
2011 Birkie Trail Run and Trek!
It’s always more fun in a group and the Birkie Trek this weekend had 147 nordic walkers swinging their poles and sharing the trail together. That’s a really fun time! The Birkie Trail Run and Trek had 906 participants this … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Hoigaards, Nordic Walking
Comments Off on 2011 Birkie Trail Run and Trek!