Category Archives: Events

2021 Nordic Walking Season – and what a season it was!

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Linda

Summer of 2021 actually began in December with the article in the Star Tribune by Kevyn Burger touting Nordic Walking as the perfect pandemic fitness activity. Even tho it came out in the winter, in Minnesota, it sparked off a … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Nordic Walking, Nordic Walking Technique | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on 2021 Nordic Walking Season – and what a season it was!

Spring 2017 Classes on the Calendar

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Linda

I woke up to new snow on the ground here in Bozeman Montana, it’s our winter home featuring lots of skiing up at Big Sky! Funny thing about that snow, it made me think of spring time and Nordic walking. … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Nordic Walking, Nordic Walking Technique, Upcoming Events | Comments Off on Spring 2017 Classes on the Calendar

Make Your Walk Count!

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Linda

I went for a quick walk this morning, 2 miles to start my day with a paddle and a round of golf planned for later.  It was indeed a quick walk – 2.34 miles, average pace 13:55 per mile, 4,400 … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Nordic Walking, Nordic Walking Technique, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

New Nordic Walking programs in the Twin Cities!

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Linda

The most common question from new walkers is “Where are the groups?” It’s always more fun with a group and Nordic Walkers are no exception. To be successful with a new activity you need a buddy and a schedule so … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Nordic Walking, Upcoming Events | Comments Off on New Nordic Walking programs in the Twin Cities!

Still The Queen

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Linda

The family home I’ve known since 1962, 26 acres of gentleman farm just outside Minneapolis, Minnesota has been sold and will be developed as a community for many families to enjoy a very special place to live.  That means that … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Hoigaards, Nordic Walking, Upcoming Events | Comments Off on Still The Queen

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 →

Posted in Events, Hoigaards, Nordic Walking, Upcoming Events | Comments Off on Moving Day 2014

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 →

Posted in Events, Nordic Walking | Comments Off on Sharing the passion and joy of Nordic Walking

Go into the Woods!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Linda

One of my favorite places to walk is the MN Landscape Arboretum.  Today we were here for Arboretum Outdoors with Hoigaards.  I love my job!  I got to come out and do 2 beautiful walks on trail this afternoon.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Hoigaards, HOW, Nordic Walking | Comments Off on Go into the Woods!

New Nordic Walkers on the North Shore!

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Linda

What a great weekend!  It was “take 2” for the Nordic Walking weekend on the North Shore.  Originally planned for April but postponed due to a snowstorm it was a beautiful weekend to be up north in Minnesota along Lake … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Nordic Walking | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on New Nordic Walkers on the North Shore!

Northshore Nordic Walking

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Linda

We’re pretty sure it’s done snowing so the Queen is heading to the North Shore with her poles to spread the joy of Nordic Walking.  We will start in Duluth, head north to Grand Marais and then finish back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Nordic Walking | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Northshore Nordic Walking