Author Archives: Linda

Walk away from Heart Disease

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Linda

Did You Know? Heart Desease is this country’s #1 killer.A sobering thought for a Monday morning. Heart disease, not cancer, is our biggest threat. Even more sobering is that a lack of physical activity doubles your risk of heart disease. … Continue reading →

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Nature will always choose life, will you?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Linda

I received a a silver aspen leaf to wear around my neck as a special thank you from the women on the Breckenridge trip. (Thank you ladies!  It was my pleasure to be with you!) When you drive through the … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Season Begins

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Linda

I know that many of you walk all year round and that some of you have been walking indoors this winter, but it’s time to get back outside. April kicks off the season with our first walk out at the … Continue reading →

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Freed heels with my son Sam

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Linda

I’m in Big Sky Country enjoying some family time on the mountain.  One last ski trip to end the season.  I traveled with my husband, son, and brother and met my 2 neices here in Big Sky.  It’s one of my … Continue reading →

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HOW Women go to Breckenridge

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Linda

Did you Know? When you combine 11 women, 4 sunny days on the mountain, 5 fabulous dinners and endless stories shared you come up with the HOW trip to Breckenridge last week. I’m fond of saying that my job got … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks is a long time to be away.

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Linda

The last two weeks have been full of great days on the slopes and evenings with friends and family.  It all started with 4 days in Keystone at the Industry Demo Days, skiing all the new equipment for next year. What … Continue reading →

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The important connections

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Linda

I really have to get better at taking my camera along for pictures.  Monday night we were snowshoeing on Medicine Lake, a local frozen wonder, as the full moon rose over the island of trees.  It was a great picture, … Continue reading →

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Who would’ve thought?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Linda

 When LEKI was in town we did a quick filming on getting started with nordic walking poles. It’s been posted on You Tube so I guess I’m a star now!  Check it out:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyWOPHhSxWY The target ad this week featured … Continue reading →

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Joy in the Snow

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Linda

 Did You Know? It’s my birthday today!  And my birthday wish is for all of you to go outside and play in the snow today. Gail and I have been snowshoeing instead of nordic walking this holiday week.  There is … Continue reading →

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It’s cold outside!

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Linda

I don’t walk at -20 degrees. I have to draw the line somewhere and Monday morning was the day. Gail and I gave up our nordic walking poles and tried our new Pilates DVD workout. You can call me a … Continue reading →

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