Category Archives: Events

Women on the Move

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Linda

Heart Disease is the number one killer of women.  We have the power to turn that around with education and exercise.  That’s what Women on the Move, a program through the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation is all about.  It’s an … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Queen seen in Big Sky 5K

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Linda

Who could resist? Nordic Walking a 5K in Big Sky on the 4th of July! I was the only one with poles but as I wore my expo T shirt inviting people to “ask me about Nordic Walking” it was … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walk for Wolves

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Linda

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 … Continue reading →

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A Day with Richard Louv

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Linda

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 … Continue reading →

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May is for Walking!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Linda

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 … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Open House- May 9, 2011

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Linda

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 … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Season Kick Off!

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Linda

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 … Continue reading →

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Spring Resolutions!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Linda

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 … Continue reading →

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Day 17 a few more thoughts

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Linda

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 … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Nordic Walk

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Linda

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 … Continue reading →

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