Category Archives: Events

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Outdoor Surprises by Nature

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Linda

When in nature, prepared to be surprised Arboretum Outdoors with Hoigaards…it was almost 7pm and it was getting dark, another storm on it’s way.  We’d walked the 3 Mile Drive clockwise, doing all the uphills, and slipped into the wild … Continue reading →

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It’s a Nordic Walking Week

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Linda

If you’re looking for Nordic Walking in your neighborhood chances are that we’ll be there this week 🙂  It’s the first full week of Nordic Walking programs, just look what we have on the calendar!  Don’t forget that we’ll be … Continue reading →

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Let the Season Begin!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Linda

This week is the official beginning of the Nordic Walking Season here in Minnesota.  We kicked off the week with the new St Louis Park Walking group on Monday morning and ended the day with a Taste of Nordic Walking … Continue reading →

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Spring Classes On the Calendar!

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Linda

Winter got you down?  Miss walking outdoors with your poles?  Spring is just around the corner! Follow up on your resolutions to get outdoors more and enjoy a new fitness activity.

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New Vision for Hoigaard’s Outdoor Women

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Linda

One of the many hats I wear is that of the Coordinator for Hoigaard’s Outdoor Women, fondly known as HOW.  As a women’s outdoor program it is unique in that it is sponsored and supported by a family owned specialty … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the New Nordic Walk Now Instructors!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Linda

It is my pleasure to introduce you to our brand new Nordic Walking Instructors.  I led a Nordic Walk Now ITP training on Saturday, October 13 at Struthers Parkinson’s clinic, a huge thank you to them for hosting, and had … Continue reading →

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