Category Archives: HOW

Birkie Trek Accomplished!

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Linda

I did it!  Nordic Walked 13.1 miles on the Birkie Trail with my poles and 97 other pole walkers. Not being a nordic skier I’ve never done the Birkie or any other “marathon” events.  I was really excited and a … 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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French Park Nordic Walk

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Linda

The heat and mosquitos weren’t enough to keep 25 women from walking last nite.  It was good to see some familiar faces and there were also many new friends from recent demo’s and classes ready to do some more miles.  It was … Continue reading →

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multi tasking walker

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Linda

I believe in multi tasking, I’m really quite good at it.  But I do believe that even a good skill can be put to obnoxious use.  When I left this afternoon to drive west for a Nordic walking demo I … Continue reading →

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Garden wedding

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Linda

We celebrated the first day of summer with a wedding in my gardens!  A dear friend from work married her sole mate here on the family property this evening.  It was quite the event complete with a beautiful bride, perfect … Continue reading →

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Happy Solstice

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Linda

  Some mornings make it worth your while to get up and get going. This morning on our 3 ½ mile Nordic walk we saw (bear with me while we use a well known theme) 8 great blue herons 7 … Continue reading →

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Solstice Unbalance?

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Linda

As we approach the solstice I am struck by how unbalanced it is to have all this extra daylight.  Having traveled to the tropics I have learned to appreciate the balanced life that can be experienced when the day is … Continue reading →

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Women’s Weekend at Camp St Croix

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Linda

April 20 I spent the weekend with 40 women at Camp St Croix in Hudson, Wisconson.  It was our 2nd annual Women’s Weekend with an emphasis on taking good care of oneself in all aspects of our lives.  For most … Continue reading →

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