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Category Archives: Events
Walking with Joy!
In 2006 Nordic Walking was featured in an article on the front page of the Star Tribune on July 3. There was a tremendous response to the article and in many ways Nordic Walking was born in the Twin Cities … Continue reading
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Nordic Walking Press
It’s always fun when your google alert finds you! There’s an article in the Minneapolis StarTribune about Nordic Walking, featuring the wonderful and unique Great Lakes Nordic Walkers. I’m not too sure that I like being coupled with Race Walking … Continue reading
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Spring Classes are up!
I have to admit that paper work is not one of my strengths. The time it takes to sit down to update calendars and edit events is hard to commit. It would seem that spring is just around the corner … Continue reading
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Tubbs Romp to Stomp MN
It was a beautiful morning out at the MN Arboretum on Saturday for the MN Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer. Pink was everywhere! The sun was out, the energy was high, and the event raised almost $10,000 for the … Continue reading
Poles for Parkinsons
On a balmy Wednesday I had the pleasure of walking with a group from the Pedal and Roll for Parkinsons. Liz, their fearless leader, has recently been introduced to Nordic Walking and wanted to share it with all of her … Continue reading
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Nordic Walking with MN Activity Directors
My degree is in Recreational Therapy and I worked in the field for several years after graduation before moving back to Minnesota and starting Alg’s Gang, my own family daycare business. As I continue to grow my Nordic Walking Queen … Continue reading
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Great Lakes Nordic Walkers seen at Senior Expo in Eagan
One of the ways that Nordic walking can grow is by being visible in lots of different venues. Rhea and I took Nordic walking to the South Metro Senior Expo last week at the Eagan Community Center. We had a … Continue reading
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2011 Birkie Trail Run and Trek!
It’s always more fun in a group and the Birkie Trek this weekend had 147 nordic walkers swinging their poles and sharing the trail together. That’s a really fun time! The Birkie Trail Run and Trek had 906 participants this … Continue reading
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New Nordic Walking Instructors
I forgot to take the after picture but I want to introduce you to the 4 newest certified Nordic Walking Instructors, Nancy Taylor, Malla Corbett, Mary Scheppi, and Dan Lemke aka Mr Linda Lemke. They all completed the Nordic Walk Now Instructor Training this … Continue reading
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Intructor Training isn’t just for Instructors
Next Saturday, Aug 27, I’ll be leading a Nordic Walking Instructor Training through Nordic Walk Now. Suzanne Nottingham has a powerful accreditation program. It’s designed for the enthusiast who wants to know more about Nordic Walking; history, technique, biomechanics, teaching … Continue reading
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