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Newest Nordic Walking Class and a Video!

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Linda

On May 9 we applauded 12 new Nordic Walking Instructors for completing the Group Walk Leader Training. We had Instructors from Stillwater, Maple Grove, Becker, Foley, St Michael, Coon Rapids, Clear Lake, Minneapolis and Plymouth MN. They represented programs at … Continue reading →

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Spring Nordic Walking Classes 2019

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Linda

Let the season begin! I’m back in MN and watching the ice melt on the lake. Well not really, it’s not been sunny or warm enough for it to do much melting but I’m being positive about having open water … Continue reading →

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CharityMiles makes your miles count!

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Linda

There are lots of ways to track your miles of walking. Some just give you distance but others will include time, pace, heart rate and more. We love our tracking devices. But wouldn’t it be wonderful if all those miles … Continue reading →

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Poles or No Poles

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Linda

Spring has finally arrived here in Minnesota. The ice is off the lakes just in time for fishing opener and people are outside enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. It’s always exciting to see walkers with poles on the trails … Continue reading →

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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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