Category Archives: Nordic Walking

A Nordic Walk a day…

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Linda

Just when you don’t think anyone cares someone writes an article about Nordic Walking and boom!  you find out there are lots of interested people out there.  Thank you to Shannon Prather and the Star Tribune for the fun article … Continue reading →

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Thanks for coming by!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Linda

Nothing like an article in the Star Tribune to bring interest to Nordic Walking. I must apologize for the lack of update on my website for upcoming events. I’ve been super busy with moving this fall and have some classes … Continue reading →

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Actively Aging with Nordic Walking

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Linda

It’s National Active Aging Week and everyone is focused on getting seniors moving.  An active lifestyle will keep all of us living a happy healthy life for years to come.  The message is that if we stop moving it’s very … Continue reading →

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Five Best Reasons for Nordic Walking at 5:30am

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Linda

People often ask me how in the world I get up at 5:30 to go for a walk.  After all these years it’s habit but beyond that here are my five top reasons 5    I get to check “daily … Continue reading →

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Unplug and Open Your Senses

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Linda

I was at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum yesterday to celebrate my retirement with the gang that has supported the Arboretum Outdoors with Hoigaards program throughout the years.  I took the opportunity to have a solo Nordic walk.  Abandoning the 3 … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Linda

Inspiration comes to you in the most unexpected places. Last week I taught the Nordic Walking Intro Class.  It was a cold, wet night and Corinna was the only one to show up for the class.  She was not a … Continue reading →

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Still The Queen

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Linda

The family home I’ve known since 1962, 26 acres of gentleman farm just outside Minneapolis, Minnesota has been sold and will be developed as a community for many families to enjoy a very special place to live.  That means that … Continue reading →

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Moving Day 2014

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Linda

The tulip, one of the first spring flowers, is the symbol for Parkinson’s disease.  A colorful reminder about the National Paarkinson Foundations’ Moving Day this Saturday.  Moving Day Walk is a fun, inspiring fundraising event that unites families, friends and communities in … Continue reading →

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Indoor Walks at Ridgedale, new times for Feb and March

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Linda

I’m not a fan of walking indoors but with the winter we’ve had the carpeted floors at Ridgedale have provided a safe, dry and warm alternative to the frigid icy conditions outdoors. I’ll be gone thru March and so Cynthia … Continue reading →

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Sharing the passion and joy of Nordic Walking

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Linda

I am doubly blessed this week as I get to do my favorite thing twice in 4 days.  Maria Walde Douglas and I are repeating our Nordic Walking for Parkinson’s Group Leaders at Struthers Parkinson’s Clinic and I’m leading an … Continue reading →

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