My sister, Mary Jo, finished her first official 1/2 marathon in 2:16 and was 165th in her age group (40-44). There were, 5, 572 people participating in the 1/2 marathon and 16,000 in the all 3 events in Richmond Virginia called the SunTrust Marathon.
She’d do it again, because it was a very well run event [...]
Archive for the ‘Nordic Walking Events’ Category
New Richmond, Virginia Marathon, 1/2, & 8K held, sister, Mary Jo did great! New Walking event coming up May 15 2010 in MN
Posted in Nordic Walking Events on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
MN Ski & Snowboard Expo Nov 6-8 and Midwest Mountaineering Expo Nov 20-22
Posted in Nordic Walking Events, Snowshoeing, X/C Skiing on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are looking for X/C, downhill & snowboarding equipment at reduced prices, check out the MN Ski & Snowboard Expo at the convention center this weekend. Linda Lemke, Queen of Nordic Walking, will be present and assisting clients with their winter sport needs. Sign up online to save $2. on ticket.
The Fall Midwest Mountaineering [...]
Turkey Trot in Prior Lake, Nov 21st, allows poles, sign up by Oct 17 to save
Posted in Nordic Walking Events on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Nov 21, 8am, 5K Turkey Trot @ Dakotah Sport & Fitness, Prior Lake, on golf grounds asphalt path( can walk along side path too. Poles and strollers allowed! For more info click on their brochure. $20 for signup by Oct 17. Contact nordicwalkthisway@gmail.com for more info.
Birkie Trek report: Beauty of a day & we are coming back next year.
Posted in Nordic Walking Events on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Have to admit that Nordic Walking 13.1 miles is a bit taxing, but when you are surrounded by others that are doing the same thing, time flies, you find yourself kicking it up a notch, and before you know it, you’re done. Nordic Walk This Way had 11 out of the 95 or so participants [...]
June E. Nylen Cancer Walk was a success on a most beautiful day.
Posted in Nordic Walking Events, tagged Adams Nature Center, June E. Nylen Cancer Center on September 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Another beautiful day and this one was more than that, it was “awesome” to quote my sister, Ali. The June E. Nylen Cancer 15K walk/run preceded the 5K in which a total of 605 folks had preregistered for. Adams Nature Trail consists of crushed limestone with mowed grass on each sides for probably 50% of [...]
We are ready for the Birkie Trek. Nordic Walking event in Hayward, WI.
Posted in Nordic Walking Events, Nordic Walking Locations on September 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Nordic Walk This Way led a group of 10 thru beautiful Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville, MN yesterday. We worked up a sweat after 2.5 hours of Nordic Walking, but we are better prepared for the Birkie Trek now. You too can join the Birkie Trek. It is not too late to register. Any types [...]
Fall Nordic Walking classes now posted. Great walk at Murphy-Hanrehan
Posted in Nordic Walking Events, Nordic Walking Locations on August 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Nordic Walk This Way has posted all Fall Classes that are available in the South Metro and outlying areas.
Instruction from a certified Nordic Walking instructor is advised so you will have the knowledge of how to effectively Nordic Walk as well as getting measured up for the right size poles proportioned to your height and [...]
Race for Hope, McCook Lake, SD, Adams Nature Preserve 15k & 5K
Posted in Nordic Walking Events, tagged Ali Langseth, June E. Nylen Cancer Center, Race for Hope on August 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
September 19th marks the 13th annual “Race For Hope” a June E. Nylen Cancer Center Fundraiser Event. You can join me and either walk or run either the 5K or 15K course. Nordic Walking poles are also permitted. I have walked this course 2 years back and it is very nice with a natural path. [...]
Nordic Walking Training dates in Minnesota
Posted in Nordic Walking Events on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Please click here to see current classes. Come get the training and join us for the upcoming Birkie Trek in Hayward, WI on Sept 26th. You can do either the 5K or 21K event. Please contact me for more information. nordicwalkthisway@gmail.com
Troopers & Super Troopers Nordic Walk at Heart Of Summer
Posted in Nordic Walking Events on July 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Well, you had to be there to see why we call ourselves “Troopers” or “Super Troopers”. I can tell you that Myrna is a “Super Trooper”. Way to go!
It was a beautiful day to Nordic Walk the 10K at Lake Nokomis. The event was “Heart of Summer” sponsored by Boston Scientific. 100% of the proceeds [...]
