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St Cloud VA Nordic Walks

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Linda

It’s long been a dream of mine to lead Nordic walking groups for our Veterans. I’m excited to tell you that this month it’s finally happened. Having completed my volunteer orientation early in September we have group walks scheduled with … Continue reading →

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Come Walk with the Queen!

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Linda

If you live in the St Cloud area there are so many opportunities to get a taste of Nordic Walking. With the cooler weather it’s a perfect time of year to motivate and get out with your poles! Check out … Continue reading →

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Summer Walking Groups

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Linda

It’s always more fun in a group and there are several weekly group walks as well as some that meet monthly or are just a special one time walk.  So no excuses for not getting out with your poles!  Weekly … Continue reading →

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Got Poles? Now What Do You Do?

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Linda

Congratulations!  You’ve made the commitment to fitness, bought some poles and can’t wait to get started. But just how do you do that? Nordic walking is easy to learn but there is definitely some technique to using the poles that … Continue reading →

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Special Taste of NW for Parkinson’s in Willmar

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Linda

Congratulations to the city of Willmar for becoming the most recent community to be recognized as a Parkinson’s Friendly City in Minnesota.  It makes a big difference for those living with Parkinson’s and their family to have better understanding and … Continue reading →

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2016 Fall Classes on the Calendar!

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Linda

  Fall is my favorite time of year to walk and Nordic Walking is my favorite walk! Join me for a Taste, a one time Intro, a 3 part Become a Nordic Walker or Beyond the Basics in a community … Continue reading →

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Make Your Walk Count!

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Linda

I went for a quick walk this morning, 2 miles to start my day with a paddle and a round of golf planned for later.  It was indeed a quick walk – 2.34 miles, average pace 13:55 per mile, 4,400 … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Linda

Save the Planet, Go for a Walk Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this week, in honor of  Earth Day, the fitness clubs, yoga studios, Y’s, all those indoor workout and exercise places were empty and everyone was outside enjoying some … Continue reading →

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Indoor Walking At Ridgedale Mall, Minnetonka

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Linda

It has come to my attention that Ridgedale Mall has removed the carpet from the upper level of the mall. Unfortunately that means that the rubber tips will no longer work on their floors. Eden Prairie Mall has good surfaces … Continue reading →

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Walk Briskly!

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Linda

We all know we should add more steps to our day. The creative solutions include walking not driving when possible, get off the bus a block away from your destination and parking further away from the building. All good and … Continue reading →

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