Nordic Walking Coming Your Way

Tim "T-Bone" Arem is kicking off his Nordic Walking Across America project in which he will be visiting 20 schools across the USA to introduce kids to nordic walking as a fun fitness activity . I know Tim from his long association with the Portland Marathon, where he entertains at the Kid's Fun Run. Tim is a former Ronald McDonald with a masters in education who bills himself as America's Health and Fitness Ambassador. Schools who host Tim's visit will receive walking poles courtesy of LEKI, USA, and a copy of his new book in addition to his energetic hands-on instruction. To apply to be one of the partner schools, contact Tim "T-Bone" Arem at 828-298-4789.

For the rest of us, Tim's new book "Nordic Walking: A Total Body Experience" is an excellent introduction to walking with nordic walking poles, with clear illustrations. This would make a great stocking stuffer, especially if paired with a set of nordic walking poles.
Photo © Wendy Bumgardner 2006