Author Archives: Linda

North American Nordic Walking Instructor Training!

http://nordicwalkingna.com/Certification.html Malin Svensson and Gary Johnson are coming back to Minneapolis in August.  They were our partners for the 2nd Annual North American Nordic Walking Expo in June and had so much fun they just had to come back to … Continue reading

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17 Women, Water, and a Perfect Evening

I had the pleasure this evening of paddling my kayak on Lake Calhoun with 16 HOW women.  Doc brought lots of boats, the weather was perfect, and many of the women were from our kayaking trip last summer. What a … Continue reading

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The perfect Mother’s Day Gift

I didn’t get a card or a garden ornament, I got my daughter Laura for four glorious days!We managed the Shady Sisters Sale, went to farmers market, Nordic Walked by the Mississippi River with Women on the Move,  rode bikes with … Continue reading

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Time to disconnect

After a hot and windy day at the Arboretum (28 new Nordic Walkers joined us at 1:30) Dan and I drove thru the storms to Ely on Thursday evening.  I had a Board meeting at the International Wolf Center on … Continue reading

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North American Nordic Walking Expo!

        We walked with poles, we walked with old friends, we walked with new friends, we walked new ways with different poles, we walked in Shape Up shoes, we walked with dogs, and we walked in the … Continue reading

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The dream comes together

  By this time next week the North American Nordic Walking Expo will be a memory. In the meantime I’m hoping that you’re all coming out to see us at Hyland Lake Park Reserve on Saturday.  Remember – it’s free, … Continue reading

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10 Days and counting

It’s down to the details.  The final printing materials, the set up of tents, the schedule for presenters, the colors for the different counties for the networking.  I’m not sleeping well, but knowing that everyone is working hard right down … Continue reading

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North American Nordic Walking Expo Countdown 11 days

The 2nd Annual North American Nordic  Walking Expo is just 11 days away!June 12, 2010 the place to be is Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington, MN. For the experienced and the curious Nordic Walker, this free all day event … Continue reading

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A Four Walk Day

Wednesday was a four walk day for me.   Ten miles, 4 different locations, 36 different walkers and one tired Nordic Walking Queen. The day included all the best that Nordic Walking offers: First walk at 5:45 with Gail.  It … Continue reading

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Chickens are all settled in!

When talking with Laura last night I realized I hadn’t shared these pictures of happy chickens in their new home.  They are so calm and happy in the converted playhouse with Hannah as their protector!    

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