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 today with the sunshine and warmth on the slopes. So today was the day to get . . . → Read More: Spring Classes are up!
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I’ve spent the past five days skiing in Colorado at Winter Park and Vail. I was a bit concerned about how I would do in the mountains since I’ve not done much skiing this year. I am pleased to tell you that all of my Nordic walking training paid off. Gail and I have been double poling, . . . → Read More: Nordic Walking Interval Training When I don’t exercise I really start to feel my age. I’m stiff and achy, just don’t feel quite right. I guess it’s not all in my head. A recent study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology shows that “physically active individuals experience less chronic pain than those who are inactive.” A special note of . . . → Read More: Daily Exercise keeps the Doctor Away! Today is the last day of a beautiful week in Kauai with my entire family; Dan, Laura, Mike, Sam, Danny and his girlfriend Sara. For my birthday Dan was able to trade in time share weeks and airline points to get us all to the islands for a wonderful week of adventure. We tried hard to balance . . . → Read More: Hanging out in Hawaii! 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 friends. The paths were slippery so we walked in the snow. The poles added stability and balance . . . → Read More: Poles for Parkinsons When the weather turns frightful during the Minnesota winter we all begin looking for a safe indoor place to walk. Although I prefer to walk outdoors, in reality it’s Minnesota and it’s winter so we often need alternatives to the icy, cold trails. The good news is that there are a multitude of indoor walking opportunities throughout . . . → Read More: Winter Indoor Walking We haven’t had much snow and ice yet this year in Minnesota but my winter survival gear is ready to go! Once it turns cold and slippery I have some specific changes I make for safety. The first is to change out my shoes for a gore tex model. My well ventilated shoes work well when it’s . . . → Read More: Walking on ice and snow! There’s worry in the world that the constant streaming of information and communication does not allow our brains any downtime which ultimately could lead to our being less creative and imaginative. We stare at computer screens of all sizes processing and responding throughout the day. Our brains are synapsing from dawn to long into the night. Do . . . → Read More: Be creative, Resolve to walk unplugged! I’ve been walking with women. That’s not unusual as most of the people I walk with are women. Seems that women are not afraid to be seen walking with poles even when there is no snow. But seriously, I love walking with women and count it as one of the blessings I’ve received from Nordic walking. There’s . . . → Read More: Walking with Grace I love walking in the fall. After the heat and thunderstorms of the summer it’s wonderful to have the cooler weather even if it comes with shorter days. There’s just something special about shuffling through the leaves on the trails. Nordic walking in the fall has it’s unique issues. First, and most obvious, it’s dark for most . . . → Read More: Fall Walking Tips |
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