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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 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 business and promote Nordic Walking, Lindy Smith recommended that I reconnect with my past and attend . . . → Read More: Nordic Walking with MN Activity Directors 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 great time talking with seniors and a variety of senior programs about all the benefits and . . . → Read More: Great Lakes Nordic Walkers seen at Senior Expo in Eagan 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 2 part Nordic Walking Class at Como Lake in St Paul. It’s a long way from home . . . → Read More: Walking at Lake Como birkie trek 1 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 weekend. That includes the individual marathon, individual half marathon, team marathon, half marathon “trek”, and . . . → Read More: 2011 Birkie Trail Run and Trek! 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 a warm and beautiful morning. If you’re looking for a challenge this is it! Lots of hills that . . . → Read More: Trail Loppet to Birkie Trek 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 motivate us to make healthy choices about activity. I’m beginning to believe it’s all starting to . . . → Read More: People are starting to move! 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 past weekend. It was a perfect day for Nordic walking and the group was full of enthusiasm, . . . → Read More: New Nordic Walking Instructors |
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