In ‘06 I joined a local group of wanna be runners in training called Moving Soles. They taught us how to prepare for a 5K. I did a couple local 5K’s and loved how my cardio system felt but I did not like the pain that I was feeling in my knees. Old injuries were flaring up. I continued to run but I cleary did not enjoy it wholeheartedly. Lucky for me, I came across Nordic Walking in April ‘07 via a magazine article. I got some poles and took to it the best I could figure out. Immediately I could tell their were health benefits such as improved posture and no more knee pain. I yearned to learn more so I searched the web I saw that ANWA was coming to St. Paul in Nov ‘07 for certification training. I signed on then and again for Advanced training in April ‘08 as well as Leki training that same month. Since April ‘08 I have been training others by the way of Community Education offerings. I also sell Nordic Walking Poles, gloves, rubber feet and clothing attire suitable for exercising. Nordic Walking is a fitness exercise that incorporates 90% of your muscles and their are a great many benefits. You can do this year round, anywhere, anytime. See my web site for additional info. nordicwalkthisway.com or email me at nordicwalkthisway@gmail.com
See you out there sometime!! Rhea
Hi Rhea -
Congratulations on getting your blog up!!
You always have so much great information to share – I’m looking forward to your postings on this site!
Amy
Hey Rhea,
Love your pics in your Blog. Feel free to comment or maybe become a guest poster . Anyhow, having grown up in Michigan and attended College @ NMU, yes SNOWWWWWWWWWW. love it.
I have been tasked at Foot Solutions to contribute in some cool ways for all those worldwide that are newbies, or already involved passionately like yourself with the Nordic ways of life here at FS. We are taking over 500 coaches that have been certified with Balance Walking and making some great contributions over the next 3months. Our goal is to join the countless organizations, groups and individuals in which our company has the ability to contribute in this Next Walking Wave tm.
As Claire used the terms, Generic and Brands. I have been privy to be the developer in several key Fitness Waves in the past 30years. The goal has always been focused in leading others to a better way of health and wellness…
Even in Atlanta it might seem like a stretch, its not for Nordic Pole Walking… Just need a ready audience and momentum and watch it happen… Oh, it does not hurt to have over 240 store locations worldwide either.
Rhea, thanks for allowing me to post.
Terry D. Kennedy