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With the summer solstice approaching I start to feel very connected to nature. Nothing like the pull of a totally balanced day to send me daydreaming about all the possibilities for our world. I sense the web of life, all things interacting in respect and understanding, stretched across the universe including all of life. It’s that basic . . . → Read More: Nordic Walk for Wolves Sometimes you just gotta love the day! My day began with a walk with Gail, the sun came up in a perfect blue sky, and I got to go listen to Richard Louv. Even if his name isn’t familiar, if you read this blog you’ve heard me refer to his book “Last Child in the Woods”. His concept . . . → Read More: A Day with Richard Louv Sunday May 1 is the Annual Bud Break 5K at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Nordic Walkers are invited to participate with poles for the first time, and it’s not too late to join us at 8am for registration. Being an avid gardener the Arboretum is one of my favorite places to walk. Regardless of the time . . . → Read More: May is for Walking! Last year it was the 2nd Annual North American Nordic Walking Expo. This year Great Lakes Nordic Walkers is hosting a Nordic Walking Open House at Woodlake Nature Center in Richfield MN. We wanted to do another local event to celebrate Nordic Walking and introduce lots of people to our favorite fitness activity. Woodlake is a . . . → Read More: Nordic Walking Open House- May 9, 2011 What a week! Saturday was our first Nordic Walking class of 2011. Thank you to Julie for stepping in to introduce 13 newbies to the joys of Nordic Walking. Hoigaard’s Nordic Walking Tuesdays kicked off at Thomas Beach on Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, 13 walkers. Wednesday I was at a corporate wellness event sharing Hoigaard’s passion for healthy outdoor . . . → Read More: Nordic Walking Season Kick Off! Winter is loosing her grip and snow is melting. It’s that time of year Minnesotans start thinking of putting away their winter toys, getting out the grill and hitting the trails and lakes. It’s also the time of year many take stock of the idle time of winter and vow to get out and get active. It’s . . . → Read More: Spring Resolutions! Third day on a mountain is always the magic day. You begin to feel at home, have some favorite runs and know how to manage the snow conditions as the day progresses. Another bluebird day with near spring conditions. The group has been splitting off into smaller groups for skiing. Eleven is just too big a number . . . → Read More: Day 17 a few more thoughts For those of you in my neck of the woods: check out trailscalendar.com for information on upcoming walks. Especially note the Thanksgiving morning Nordic Walk at Parker’s Lake in Plymouth. Put that turkey in the oven and come do a brisk loop around the lake before you go home to make the pie and . . . → Read More: Thanksgiving Nordic Walk |
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