The Nordic Walking Queen

Nordic Walking made the St Cloud Live paper! Great article on what's happening out here in central MNHey walkers!

we made it into the paper!

'Nordic walking queen' leads popular St. Cloud activity Linda Lemke said the healthy activity, which uses special poles while walking, gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic and has maintained popularity in the St. Cloud area.

For walkers in the Northfield area there is an intro class with Northfield Community Ed coming up this Thursday June 13 at 10:30 am. For experienced walkers I’m also doing a Beyond the Basics clinic at 1pm focusing on improving basic technique and getting more out of your walk. Registration is still open at both walks! Poles available for use during the class and for purchase.

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I’m not sure what happens if you use your poles when walking backwards. But we are all about trying new ways to stay fit, balanced and flexible in body mind and spirit so let’s give it a try!

Backward Walking Is the Best Workout You're Not Doing — TIME It's a low-impact way to burn calories, strengthen your legs, test your coordination, and even improve pain.

This class will be held at Struthers Parkinson's Center, 6701 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley MN Registration [email protected] fee $75 Current research is clear about regular exercise being an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Walking is one of the best and most accessible fitness activities and Nordic Walking turns a walk into a whole body workout. The poles provide increased stability, balance and postural support, encouraging persons with limited mobility to move with more confidence....

Nordic Walking Leadership Training – May 29, 5-8pm This class will be held at Struthers Parkinson’s Center, 6701 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley MN Registration [email protected] fee $75Current research is clear about regular exercise b…

Gail and I went to Wildwood Park for a Sunday morning walk. The peaceful forest with sun filtering thru the trees lighting up the new wild flowers was the best hallelujah ever. Chorus included peepers in the ponds, sandhill cranes flying by and swans and geese conversing on the lake.
Amen

The gifts of the seasons❤️

“We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming. We cannot stop the spring or the fall or make them other than they are. They are gifts from the universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what we will contribute to life when each arrives.”GARY ZUKHAV.

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When I go for a walk with a child I always am amazed at how much longer it takes. They walk in wonder, explore, spin, jump on and off things, run stop turn around and do it all over again. You may not be able to take a kiddo along with you but you can walk with your inner child and open your eyes to the opportunities to play around you....

Walk like a 5 year old When I go for a walk with a child I always am amazed at how much longer it takes. They walk in wonder, explore, spin, jump on and off things, run stop turn around and do it all over again.You may n…

"Am I doing it right?" a question often heard when out with a Nordic walking group. If you're out with your poles and enjoying the walk you're on the right track. But there are simple things that we do that will diminish the benefits from your Nordic Walk and might even put you in danger of an injury or fall. Here are some simple mistakes to be aware of as you get started.

Six Common Errors Beginning Walkers Often Make “Am I doing it right?” a question often heard when out with a Nordic walking group. If you’re out with your poles and enjoying the walk you’re on the right track. But there …

October 21 the place to be is Como Lake Pavilion at 9am for a POP Up Nordic Walk! Free walk, Free quick lesson, Free workout and poles to use if you just want to give it a try! I'll meet you by the pavilion, I'll be the one with the poles!

2 of my favorite things to do! Who would have guessed you could combine them?!?

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Mother Nature is calling!! Pop up
Walk at French Park is tomorrow morning, October 3 at 8:30am meeting in front of the visitor center. FYI there is a controlled bow and arrow deer hunt scheduled but the park is open for all activities. Perhaps orange is a good color for a fall walk?

Attention all walkers!
Thank you for your interest in the POP Up walk at Lake Como Pavilion, but although I was excited to be able to offer this opportunity, at this time I'm cancelling the walk at Como due to lack of response. Perhaps it's just not a good weekend or time, the class in St Anthony for the same day was cancelled today with no one registered at all, but you were the only ones who responded interested or going. Not that you aren't important to me but I just can't commit the time or distance when it's clear that I could end up being the only one there.
I will try to find another time and day to drive over to the east side.

POP Up Walks!
Mary Schaeppi is going to be leading 2 Fall Pop Up walks. Get out and enjoy some leaf kicking good times. Pop Ups are free community walks. Mary is a fellow Nordic Walking Instructor so she can help you get started, she does have one set of extra poles so if you have your own please bring them. Walks will be an hour long, everyone encouraged to walk their own pace and distance.

Wednesday Sept 27 9am at Elm Creek Park
meet at the Bottineau House

Tuesday Oct 3 at 8:30am at French Park
meet in front of the visitor Center

Fall classes coming up!

Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Ed:
9/19 at 5:30
StAnthony-NewBrighton Community Ed
9/23 at 9am

Registration with Community Ed Offices

Maybe????

Nordic Walking in the Netherlands: A Walk-and-Barge Adventure Sail from bustling Amsterdam to medieval towns and fishing villages as you explore the art, history and culture of the Netherlands on Nordic walking adventures with local experts.

I’m case you missed it there’s a POP up walk at Hyland Lake Pattk Oreserve tomorrow at 5:30pm. Meeting in front of the visitor center, poles available for new walkers. Great way to start your week with a walk in the woods!

POP Up Walk tomorrow at 11:30am is Cancelled!

Due to the excessive heat and air quality alert for tomorrow I'm cancelling the POP Up walk at Mississippi Gateway Park. It's rare all these conditions come together but safety comes first. I'm not sure any of us know how we would react to high ozone levels.

Happy Solstice and watch for this walk to be rescheduled for a better time.

Next POP UP walk Saturday June 10
9:30am at Three River Parks District Lake Rebecca Park
Meet me in the main parking lot by the playground and the beach for a walk on the paved trail in the woods. Free walk, fun conversation, make new friends and yes I'll have extra poles with me.

ps might want to bring bug spray, not sure what the mosquitos will be like in the morning.
See you there!

Looking for a local walking group? check these out!

It’s Always More Fun In a Group! Community Walking groups are typically free or may have a small membership fee to join. I’ve listed locations and contacts for these groups, if you have any questions feel free to reach out t…

Hope to see you at a POP Up this summer! There will be more added but you can put these on your calendar

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Looking for a Nordic Walking Class? Here's the spring schedule!

Spring Classes 2023 As we kick off the 2023 Nordic Walking Season here is a list of the classes that I know of in the Twin Cities. If you are teaching or know of other classes please let me know so we can put them on …

If you're not a member of NordicwalkingMN FB page and you're looking for Nordic Walking classes, walking groups and POP Up walks head on over and request to join! Lots of information coming up on classes all over the Twin Cities and beyond! the first POP Up walk is May 2 at 10am at Hyland Lake Park Preserve! Meet in front of the visitor center by the playground. Poles and quick intros provided. Help us kick off the season with lots of energy and a spring in our steps!

On Christmas Eve I fell and sprained my wrist which took me out of Nordic Walking for several weeks. At the same time I joined the Kula Dance Experiment - 20 minutes of dancing every morning. The two events pushed me to try my own experiment of Dance Walking! Before you shake your head, hear me out. When we go for a walk, with or without poles, we settle into our pace, swing our arms and continue on to the end....

Mixing Up Your Walk On Christmas Eve I fell and sprained my wrist which took me out of Nordic Walking for several weeks. At the same time I joined the Kula Dance Experiment – 20 minutes of dancing every morning.…

I’m busy putting spring classes on the NordicwalkingMN page. Join us there to be in the know about what’s happening this season

Nordic Walking MN

As the snow swirls around today I'm thinking spring and the new Nordic Walking season here in Minnesota. Cheers to the walkers who carried on all through the winter! You've been the hardy ones.

As we plan pop up walks do you have favorite trails you are looking forward to visiting soon?

I'm ready for Lake George in St Cloud and the wildflower season at Wildwood Park near St Joe. Just getting out and seeing everyone again will be wonderful!

In 2018 I was introduced to Charity Miles . I set a goal of 1000 miles of dedicated walking for the year. I did not allow the app to track my daily steps but only count my actual walks. When you turn on the app for a walk there is a sponsor who donates to the charity of your choice from their list. This week I received notice of being inducted into the 6001 club for walking over 6000 miles, the 1 is for going the extra mile.
At 29 cents per mile my walks have donated $1740 to the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research .
Thank you Charity Miles!
Make every mile count not only for your health and fitness but making a difference for others!