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The Queen is Headed North!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Linda

Yes it’s true,  the Nordic Walking Queen is headed north to spread the fun and fitness of Nordic Walking along Lake Superior. In just 2 weeks I’ll be in Duluth and Grand Marais for some Tastes of Nordic Walking and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Walk

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Linda

Just back from a delightful Sunday morning Nordic walk with my hubby. After the rain yesterday the trails are finally clear, the redwing blackbirds are singing in the wetlands and the geese and ducks are swimming along the edges of … Continue reading →

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Last Day on the Mountain

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Linda

Today is the last day of skiing for our 2013 Ski About.  It’s been wonderful!  Woke up this morning to fresh snow and it’s clearing off so we’ll see the sun, yea!  It’s back to reality tomorrow but first a … Continue reading →

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Winter Indoor Encounters

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Linda

Saturday morning was brisk and sunny, but it was warm and dry inside Ridgedale Center.  It was our 2nd morning of indoor walking and 14 people showed up to walk.  It was such a fun group!  There were HOW, Hoigaards … Continue reading →

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Free Nordic Walking Intro Downtown Minneapolis

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Linda

Have you ever wanted to Nordic Walk through Loring Park and across the bridge to the Sculpture Garden?  Do you live downtown and see pole walkers and wonder what it’s all about?  Does the cooler weather make you want to … Continue reading →

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Fall Classes now online

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Linda

The Nordic Walking classes for fall are now all loaded on my calendar. There’s something for everyone; from Delano to St Paul, afternoon and evenings, free intro’s to 3 part classes and clinics. Hope to see you this fall.

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Mayo Clinic Health Letter includes Nordic Walking

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Linda

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 tracks

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Linda

I didn’t get to do much walking in Hawaii, just didn’t feel up to it with my cold.  However, Sunday afternoon we went down to Annini Beach to do some snorkeling and I finally took my poles for a walk. … Continue reading →

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Arboretum Outdoors with Hoigaards

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Linda

The plan was to snowshoe at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on Friday.  But mother nature had other plans and we had no snow.  What to do?  Take out the Nordic walking poles of course! Over the course of the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Dark Days Challenge

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Linda

If you’re reading this blog you’re probably wondering what all the food talk is all about.  Once again this year I am participating in the Dark Days Challenge, started by my daughter a few years ago.  It’s a challenge to … Continue reading →

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