Category Archives: Hoigaards

It’s all about Nordic Walking

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Linda

 This time of year it’s all about Nordic Walking.  In the past 2 weeks I’ve led walks at  Mall of America, Medica, Plymouth Senior Center, Minnehaha Park and taught classes in 3 different communities.  The numbers aren’t all big, sometimes as … Continue reading →

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April Fool’s Day Nordic Walking

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Linda

I should know better than to plan the first Nordic Walk of the season on April Fool’s Day. Once again mother nature played a trick on us and gave us snow on Tuesday evening after heavy rain all day long. … Continue reading →

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My first skis!

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Linda

One of the joys of working retail is helping families start their own tradition of skiing together.  This past weekend was the 41st Annual Tent Sale at Hoigaards.  It was the biggest sale in recent history and was a smashing … Continue reading →

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Overwhelming attendence

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Linda

There were 30 nordic walkers on the trails by Hoigaard’s tonight.  Eleven who were walking with poles for the very first time, and lots of familiar faces.  I had spent the middle of the day at Methodist Hospital Farmer’s Healthy … Continue reading →

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I am humbled

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Linda

It was a simple article in the paper, but it seems to have reached out to so many people.  I am humbled and very touched by the response to the “How I got this body” article from last week.  I … Continue reading →

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In the press

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Linda

It’s always fun to be in the press.  Pictures taken at 6am are questionalbe at best but I do believe that Sarah Moran, writer for the Star Tribune “How I got this Body” article, did a good job profiling Nordic … Continue reading →

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New York was a blast

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Linda

April 13 New York was a blast!  It was a thrill to nordic walk on CBS Early Show and then I got 2 hours of nordic walking in Central Park with my new best friend Lindy from LEKI.  It was … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Queen is off to New York

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Linda

I can’t believe it!  Greg Wozer, president of LEKI USA, called me on Wednesday to ask if I would be willing to fly to New York next Friday and be the spokesperson for Nordic Walking on CBS Morning Show.  Wow!   … Continue reading →

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First Nordic Walking Tuesday

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Linda

One of my most successful programs last summer was Hoigaard’s Nordic Walking Tuesdays. Meeting at different spots within the Twin Cities, we provided Nordic Walking Demo poles and a quick introduction to the sport and then off we would go … Continue reading →

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Ladies from Minnesota in Steamboat

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Linda

It was my pleasure to take 10 women from the HOW (Hoigaard’s Outdoor Women) Program to Steamboat Springs in early March for 3 days of skiing and adventure. Being a large group we quickly became known as the “Ladies from … Continue reading →

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