April 2009
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Oakdale Intro Class is Crusing!
Congratulations to the walkers who just completed my N. St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale Spring ‘09 Nordic walking class! We had a wonderful group of women, including a couple sets of friends who took the class together. We were fortunate enough to have sunny skies for all four classes, and I think you can see that reflected in the many sunny faces! Great job everyone, and thank you so much...
Apr 30th
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February 2009
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Feb 24th
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December 2008
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ANWA Professional Instructor Certification in...
Earlier this month I attended the Professional Instructor Certification seminar conducted by the American Nordic Walking Association (ANWA) in Pacific Palisades, California. This is the first time ANWA has offered this level of training, open only to its Advanced Instructors, and which qualifies Professionals to train and certify Basic and Advanced Instructors. There were 9 of us total from across...
Dec 27th
November 2008
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Nordic Walking Winter Wear
Nordic walking in cold weather certainly presents some special considerations. Here are some things to keep you safe and warm as you venture out: Shoes or boots should be waterproof AND have a flexible sole that allows you to roll from heel to toe. Make sure your toes have enough room to wiggle around even with a heavy sock on, so you don’t compromise your circulation. Treads should be deep...
Nov 25th