Category Archives: Walking with poles

My Nordic Walking Diary, Part II

Posted on February 11, 2012 by nwus

The date above reflects the last update of the diary: Results, so far – with no dieting, after 6,237 miles – lost some weight and body fat and in general am staying in great shape due to regular Nordic Walking. … Continue reading →

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Grip Holding Conundrum

Posted on August 8, 2011 by nwus

Over the years I have had numerous questions regarding the holding of Nordic Walking pole grips. Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking in the Most Walked City – Venice

Posted on August 6, 2011 by nwus

Our friend Alberto, from nordicwalkinvenice.com has sent us a very tempting invitation. I for one, will try my darnedest to attend this event. I love Venice, having been there a couple of times in the past and would absolutely love … Continue reading →

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World Nordic Walking Day

Posted on May 17, 2011 by nwus

International Nordic Federation (INWA) has announced the World Nordic Walking Day, to take place May 22, 2011. Too bad that these announcements are always made on such short notice… In any case, I will lead an approximately four-mile walk, from … Continue reading →

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What I Use and Wear For Nordic Walking – Updated

Posted on January 9, 2011 by nwus

This article was first posted in September, 2006. Since then a number of equipment-wise changes have occurred. My main poles for a while now have been the LEKI Speed Pacer Varios and the LEKI Travellers Carbon. Klean Kanteen stainless steel … Continue reading →

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Why Deal With Nordic Walking U.S.?

Posted on December 10, 2010 by nwus

First of all, we are one of the first and longest-operating Nordic Walking organizations in the USA and quite frankly, one of the longest-operating ones anywhere. That said,  I must give credit where credit is due: Tom Rutlin has started … Continue reading →

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