Category Archives: Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking Instructor Training

I will be leading the next Nordic Walking Instructor Training on Saturday October 13 from 12:30-5pm in Golden Valley MN.  This training is designed for group exercise leaders, outdoor recreation leaders, fitness professionals and anyone who would like to share … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking at Camp Du Nord

Even on vacation I find the time and opportunity to share the joy of Nordic walking with those around me.  I was up in Ely last week and spent time at the YMCA Camp Du Nord.  It’s a family camp … Continue reading

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Walking with Joy!

In 2006 Nordic Walking was featured in an article on the front page of the Star Tribune on July 3.  There was a tremendous response to the article and in many ways Nordic Walking was born in the Twin Cities … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking Press

It’s always fun when your google alert finds you!  There’s an article in the Minneapolis StarTribune about Nordic Walking, featuring the wonderful and unique Great Lakes Nordic Walkers.  I’m not too sure that I like being coupled with Race Walking … Continue reading

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Pedal and Roll for Parkinson’s Nordic Walks

A few months ago I was shanghaied by a young woman named Liz to do some Nordic Walking.  Not an unusual request except that Liz is the organizer and energy behind the Pedal and Roll for Parkinson’s event and she … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking featured in Midwest Events Magazine

The July/August edition of Midwest Events came out this week and there is an article on Nordic Walking written by Marie-Christine Leisz DO.  The wonderful part about this article is not so much the information included but the simple fact … Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic Health Letter includes Nordic Walking

The May issue of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter from Rochester, Minnesota included an article about Nordic Walking and the benefits of walking with poles.  yahoo! When I first started Nordic Walking in 2005  I was convinced that Nordic Walking … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking at the Arboretum

We’re going to be back at the Arboretum tomorrow for walks at 1pm and 6pm.  Come on out to enjoy the beautiful  gardens with us!

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Summer Newsletter from the Queen

I’ve just published my summer edition of my Nordic Walking Queen News. In an effort to inspire you to walk with more energy and a stronger connection to the earth I’m once again offering my Nordic Walking Clinics, Beyond the … Continue reading

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Addicted to Nordic walking?

When asked about Nordic walking I can go on for days about all of the physical benefits of walking with poles.  It’s good for your heart, bones, posture, weight management and even for your brain.  But what really gets me … Continue reading

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