Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Hills are wonderful
So it looks like I'm not the only one who tells those learning how to Nordic walk that they'll grow to love hills. The best part - hills provide interval training without having to think about it. On level ground, you probably have to consciously increase the...
International scope of Nordic walking
Around the world, people are serious about Nordic walking.
Wet or dry
Exercise is the gift you give yourself, even in bad weather.
Inspiration for Nordic walking
A sentiment from a 24-hour Nordic walking challenge. Here's a translated quotation (sorry - it's Internet-assisted, so it's a bit spotty):I started by saying that I wasn't going to talk about a competition, but it's not true. It has been a competition. A competition...
Built environments offer Nordic walking opportunities
Take a lesson from Nordic walkers in Australia and take advantage of the built environments in your area. Sidewalks and paths make for great Nordic walking. This is where you use the rubber boots on your poles rather than the metal tips.