Category Archives: Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking Tuesdays are back!

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Linda

Last week we got rained out on the first Nordic Walking Tuesday, this week it was a beautiful evening and there were 18 of us at Lake Calhoun with our poles. It was a reunion of sorts, walking friends I … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walk Now Instructor Training!

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Linda

Suzanne Nottingham of Nordic Walk Now has confirmed an Instructor Training and Walk to Live Workshop for Friday, June 11 here in Minneapolis.  Whether you are a fitness trainer interested in adding Nordic Walking to your offerings or a Nordic Walker enthusiast … Continue reading →

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Birkie Trek 2009

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Linda

It’s always fun to do something a second time and have just as good a time as you did the first time.  This year was the 2nd annual Birkie Pole walk at the Birkie Trek. Julie, my nordic walking buddy … Continue reading →

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It’s all about Nordic Walking

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Linda

 This time of year it’s all about Nordic Walking.  In the past 2 weeks I’ve led walks at  Mall of America, Medica, Plymouth Senior Center, Minnehaha Park and taught classes in 3 different communities.  The numbers aren’t all big, sometimes as … Continue reading →

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One Degree Closer

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Linda

I have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation from University of Utah.  I truly believe that what you do with your “leisure” hours helps to balance your life.  We need our down time to “re-create” life energy, to destress, to reconnect with what’s really … Continue reading →

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Ice Out

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Linda

If you don’t live where the lakes and rivers freeze solid for several months of the year you’ve missed alot.  Not only have you never “walked on water” or “driven on water” or pulled fish out of a hole, but … Continue reading →

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April Fool’s Day Nordic Walking

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Linda

I should know better than to plan the first Nordic Walk of the season on April Fool’s Day. Once again mother nature played a trick on us and gave us snow on Tuesday evening after heavy rain all day long. … Continue reading →

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Walk away from Heart Disease

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Linda

Did You Know? Heart Desease is this country’s #1 killer.A sobering thought for a Monday morning. Heart disease, not cancer, is our biggest threat. Even more sobering is that a lack of physical activity doubles your risk of heart disease. … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Season Begins

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Linda

I know that many of you walk all year round and that some of you have been walking indoors this winter, but it’s time to get back outside. April kicks off the season with our first walk out at the … Continue reading →

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Who would’ve thought?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Linda

 When LEKI was in town we did a quick filming on getting started with nordic walking poles. It’s been posted on You Tube so I guess I’m a star now!  Check it out:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyWOPHhSxWY The target ad this week featured … Continue reading →

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