Category Archives: Nordic Walking

Be creative, Resolve to walk unplugged!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Linda

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 … Continue reading →

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Walking with Grace

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Linda

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 … Continue reading →

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Fall Walking Tips

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Linda

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. … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking with MN Activity Directors

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Linda

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

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Linda

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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Walking at Lake Como

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Linda

And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street… One of my favorite Dr Seuss books, so many possibilities of what you might see if you just look around you.  On Monday nite I had the second of a … Continue reading →

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2011 Birkie Trail Run and Trek!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Linda

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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Trail Loppet to Birkie Trek

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Linda

Hold onto your poles! From 41 Nordic Walkers at the Trail Loppet a week ago we have 135 Nordic Walkers registered for the Birkie Trail Run and Trek this Saturday.  Can you believe it? City of Lakes Trail Loppet was … Continue reading →

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People are starting to move!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Linda

Something is changing. Maybe it’s fall in the air, a new season and we’re ready to make some changes.  Perhaps we’re finally listening to the “just move” “do it” “10,000 steps” and all the other programs doing their best to … Continue reading →

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New Nordic Walking Instructors

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Linda

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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