Category Archives: Upcoming Events

2012 Nordic Walking Open House – It’s here!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Linda

Tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Nordic Walkers Open House at Centennial Lakes Pavilion.  From 3:30-6:30pm it will be all about Nordic Walking.  It’s going to be a beautiful day for a walk!  here’s some fun pictures from last … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Instructor Trainings

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Linda

It’s spring time in Minnesota and we have two wonderful opportunities for you to expand on your Nordic Walking knowledge and skills.  If you are an outdoor educator, community group leader, corporate wellness coordinator, group exercise leader, fitness trainer, Active … Continue reading →

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Spring Classes are up!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Linda

I have to admit that paper work is not one of my strengths. The time it takes to sit down to update calendars and edit events is hard to commit.  It would seem that spring is just around the corner … Continue reading →

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Trail Loppet to Birkie Trek

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Linda

Hold onto your poles! From 41 Nordic Walkers at the Trail Loppet a week ago we have 135 Nordic Walkers registered for the Birkie Trail Run and Trek this Saturday.  Can you believe it? City of Lakes Trail Loppet was … Continue reading →

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Intructor Training isn’t just for Instructors

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Linda

Next Saturday, Aug 27, I’ll be leading a Nordic Walking Instructor Training through Nordic Walk Now.  Suzanne Nottingham has a powerful accreditation program.  It’s designed for the enthusiast who wants to know more about Nordic Walking; history, technique, biomechanics, teaching … Continue reading →

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Women on the Move

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Linda

Heart Disease is the number one killer of women.  We have the power to turn that around with education and exercise.  That’s what Women on the Move, a program through the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation is all about.  It’s an … Continue reading →

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Get started on the right foot, and hand, and foot, and hand

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Linda

It’s been a miserable spring.  Cold and wet, not the best for walking outdoors. And the sign ups for Community Ed classes have been disappointing.  What’s happening? Do we really give up our health and well being when it rains? … Continue reading →

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May is for Walking!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Linda

Sunday May 1 is the Annual Bud Break 5K at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.  Nordic Walkers are invited to participate with poles for the first time, and it’s not too late to join us at 8am for registration.  Being an … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Open House- May 9, 2011

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Linda

Last year it was the 2nd Annual North American Nordic Walking Expo.  This year Great Lakes Nordic Walkers is hosting a Nordic Walking Open House at Woodlake Nature Center in Richfield MN.  We wanted to do another local event to … Continue reading →

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Watching the snow melt…

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Linda

Time slows down when you’re in recovery mode. I had shoulder surgery on Monday, same problem as in 2001, bone spurs that were shredding tendons and muscles.  I hate getting old. Good news is that this time it’s much less … Continue reading →

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