Author Archives: Linda

One Degree Closer

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Linda

I have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation from University of Utah.  I truly believe that what you do with your “leisure” hours helps to balance your life.  We need our down time to “re-create” life energy, to destress, to reconnect with what’s really … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Linda

  Some mother’s got flowers or breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day.  I got laying chickens from my daughter and a trip to farmer’s market from my boys.    Actually, the chickens were an early mother’s day present.  Delivered overnight … Continue reading →

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Outdoors with Children

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Linda

Children born today are forecast to live shorter lives than their parents. It’s a very sad statement about lifestyle choices and what we are doing to the newest generation. In 2005 the life expectancy went down for the first time.  … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Queen goes back to New York

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Linda

Yes it’s true! I flew off to Buffalo, New York to do some filming with LEKI. They wanted to replace the DVD that comes with the poles with a video on their website. I got to be the star! Lindy … Continue reading →

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Spring on the river

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Linda

Last week HOW met on the Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis. We walked north along the river, crossed over and came back on the west side and then crossed back on the Stone Arch Bridge to return to our cars.  … Continue reading →

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Save the planet, go for a walk!

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Linda

   Wouldn’t it be wonderful if on Earth Day, this Wednesday, the fitness clubs, yoga studios, Y’s, all those indoor workout and exercise places were empty and everyone was outside enjoying some fresh air while they exercised in the sunshine?  Think … Continue reading →

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New Nordic Walking Instructors

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Linda

I went to California last summer to attend a three day summit meeting for LEKI Nordic Walking Trainers.  Ever since then I’ve been waiting for the opportunity to lead one of the trainings for Suzanne Nottingham.  www.nordicwalknow.com This past weekend … Continue reading →

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Ice Out

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Linda

If you don’t live where the lakes and rivers freeze solid for several months of the year you’ve missed alot.  Not only have you never “walked on water” or “driven on water” or pulled fish out of a hole, but … Continue reading →

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April Fool’s Day Nordic Walking

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Linda

I should know better than to plan the first Nordic Walk of the season on April Fool’s Day. Once again mother nature played a trick on us and gave us snow on Tuesday evening after heavy rain all day long. … Continue reading →

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Indoor Nordic Walking

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Linda

As the rain pours down today it seems like a good time to remind all of my fair weather walking friends that there are many good options for walking indoors.  It’s not the same as walking outdoors, but there are … Continue reading →

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