Comments for The Nordic Walking Queen http://lindalemke.com Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:09:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Be creative, Resolve to walk unplugged! by Linda http://lindalemke.com/2011/12/27/be-creative-go-for-a-walk/#comment-1911 Linda Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:09:45 +0000 http://lindalemke.com/?p=681#comment-1911 Enjoy the silence Dan! As you begin to explore walking with poles the most important thing that XC skiers need to understand is that this is a walk and not your typical pole workout, there is a difference. Chin up, shoulders down and back and enjoy that natural long arm swing as the pole connects to the earth. You'll get a nice long push to maximize that upper body workout. It's always helpful to connect with an instructor if there's any in your area. Enjoy! Enjoy the silence Dan! As you begin to explore walking with poles the most important thing that XC skiers need to understand is that this is a walk and not your typical pole workout, there is a difference. Chin up, shoulders down and back and enjoy that natural long arm swing as the pole connects to the earth. You’ll get a nice long push to maximize that upper body workout. It’s always helpful to connect with an instructor if there’s any in your area. Enjoy!

]]> Comment on Be creative, Resolve to walk unplugged! by Dan http://lindalemke.com/2011/12/27/be-creative-go-for-a-walk/#comment-1874 Dan Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:54:52 +0000 http://lindalemke.com/?p=681#comment-1874 Amen, I am avid biker, XC skier and walker and am always amazed at the number of people who are plugged in while exercising. I am learning to crave the silence and sound of nature. A side note I am just beginning to start Nordic Walking any tips?? Amen, I am avid biker, XC skier and walker and am always amazed at the number of people who are plugged in while exercising. I am learning to crave the silence and sound of nature. A side note I am just beginning to start Nordic Walking any tips??

]]> Comment on Walking on ice and snow! by Linda http://lindalemke.com/2011/12/29/walking-on-ice-and-snow/#comment-1800 Linda Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:11:36 +0000 http://lindalemke.com/?p=687#comment-1800 I'm a firm believer in mittens when it's really cold. For Nordic walking I use a pair of cross country "lobster" gloves which have a thumb and 2 fingers, fit 2 fingers in each one. Warmth and flexibility. If thumbs are getting numb I'd check how tight your straps are and also evaluate if you're putting downward pressure on your wrist and strap when you push on your pole. Numbness is often a result of pressure. Make sure that your mitten's or gloves are windproof. I’m a firm believer in mittens when it’s really cold. For Nordic walking I use a pair of cross country “lobster” gloves which have a thumb and 2 fingers, fit 2 fingers in each one. Warmth and flexibility. If thumbs are getting numb I’d check how tight your straps are and also evaluate if you’re putting downward pressure on your wrist and strap when you push on your pole. Numbness is often a result of pressure. Make sure that your mitten’s or gloves are windproof.

]]> Comment on Walking on ice and snow! by Kay http://lindalemke.com/2011/12/29/walking-on-ice-and-snow/#comment-1790 Kay Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:04:24 +0000 http://lindalemke.com/?p=687#comment-1790 I'm having trouble with thumbs getting numb. Also, what type of gloves/mittens do you recommend for cold weather? I’m having trouble with thumbs getting numb. Also, what type of gloves/mittens do you recommend for cold weather?

]]> Comment on Peace, solitude and tranquility at Mt Rainier by Rhea http://lindalemke.com/2011/11/11/peace-solitude-and-tranquility-at-mt-rainier/#comment-1556 Rhea Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:25:41 +0000 http://lindalemke.com/?p=651#comment-1556 Walking thru the woods is the best! I agree it does have the power to transform. I just Nordic Walked on the Cleary Lake X/C wooded trail this a.m. and I now feel that I can tackle the world with a smile on my face. :) Walking thru the woods is the best! I agree it does have the power to transform. I just Nordic Walked on the Cleary Lake X/C wooded trail this a.m. and I now feel that I can tackle the world with a smile on my face. :)

]]> Comment on Walking with Grace by Lindy Smith http://lindalemke.com/2011/11/03/walking-with-grace/#comment-1496 Lindy Smith Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:22:57 +0000 http://lindalemke.com/?p=643#comment-1496 I feel the same way about my "elder mentors" that I Nordic Walk with every week. I watch to see what makes them confident and so funny...and file it for the future. But, every woman over 70 should make sure their shoes fit as well as their glasses and teeth...Nordic Walking is so much better with proper shoes and I notice that footwear is not a priority with older women in my classes for some reason...I remind them that too big or slip-on shoes are not safe! Queenie, you are the best example of 60 I've seen (besides Kathy F.)and a role model for any age! I feel the same way about my “elder mentors” that I Nordic Walk with every week. I watch to see what makes them confident and so funny…and file it for the future.

But, every woman over 70 should make sure their shoes fit as well as their glasses and teeth…Nordic Walking is so much better with proper shoes and I notice that footwear is not a priority with older women in my classes for some reason…I remind them that too big or slip-on shoes are not safe!

Queenie, you are the best example of 60 I’ve seen (besides Kathy F.)and a role model for any age!

]]> Comment on The question of Nordic Walking vs Trekking Poles by Michael Wolfson http://lindalemke.com/2011/04/12/the-question-of-nordic-walking-vs-trekking-poles/#comment-622 Michael Wolfson Sat, 07 May 2011 20:47:29 +0000 http://lindalemke.com/?p=454#comment-622 Hi. My wife took a nordic walking class this AM and loved it. Now I want to take it. Are you offering any more soon? What about Part 2 in Wayzata. Should I take part 1 first? Thanks. Michael W Hi. My wife took a nordic walking class this AM and loved it. Now I want to take it. Are you offering any more soon? What about Part 2 in Wayzata. Should I take part 1 first? Thanks. Michael W

]]> Comment on Day 31 Moonlight Basin by Other Nordic Walking Blogs: The Nordic Walking Queen http://lindalemke.com/2011/03/18/day-31-moonlight-basin/#comment-180 Other Nordic Walking Blogs: The Nordic Walking Queen Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:50:37 +0000 http://lindalemke.com/?p=421#comment-180 [...] she clearly has a different calendar from ours, given the current weather conditions in Minnesota.  (Linda, I Nordic Walked just shy of nine miles yesterday, in sunshine and just a light shirt!) [...] [...] she clearly has a different calendar from ours, given the current weather conditions in Minnesota.  (Linda, I Nordic Walked just shy of nine miles yesterday, in sunshine and just a light shirt!) [...]

]]> Comment on Opportunity! by meta orvis http://lindalemke.com/2010/11/11/opportunity/#comment-45 meta orvis Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:48:56 +0000 http://www.lindalemke.com/blog/2010/11/11/opportunity/#comment-45 Holy Smokes!!! Are you ever lucky, just hope there's snow, but even w/out it will be so cool. now just where are you going to hang?? KIT, meta Holy Smokes!!! Are you ever lucky, just hope there’s snow, but even w/out it will be so cool. now just where are you going to hang?? KIT, meta

]]> Comment on Walking in the Dark by Nordic Walking Queen · Walking in the Dark – North Shore Blog: Nordic Walking Lesson and Walk at Cascade Lodge – Nordic Ski Racer – Nordic Walking Poles Welcome at 2010 VASA Trail Run – and more « Hiking http://lindalemke.com/2010/10/15/walking-in-the-dark/#comment-42 Nordic Walking Queen · Walking in the Dark – North Shore Blog: Nordic Walking Lesson and Walk at Cascade Lodge – Nordic Ski Racer – Nordic Walking Poles Welcome at 2010 VASA Trail Run – and more « Hiking Sat, 16 Oct 2010 01:38:30 +0000 http://www.lindalemke.com/blog/2010/10/15/walking-in-the-dark/#comment-42 [...] Hoigaard”s Nordic Walking Tuesdays all walks begin at 6:00pm calendar for locations. Free LEKI demo poles available to use for the walks. Hoigaard”s Outdoors at the MN Landscape Arboretum come out and Nordic Walk with us! … visit. [...] [...] Hoigaard”s Nordic Walking Tuesdays all walks begin at 6:00pm calendar for locations. Free LEKI demo poles available to use for the walks. Hoigaard”s Outdoors at the MN Landscape Arboretum come out and Nordic Walk with us! … visit. [...]

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