Nordic Walking Day

Nordic Walking Day is declared by the International Nordic Walking Association (INWA). Its goal is to promote Nordic Walking. The date for 2012 is May 20, 2012.
INWA Nordic Walking Day

Sign up at the INWA web site. Challenges for 2012 included: Event with most participants, Country with most participants, Oldest participant, Youngest participant, Biggest event, Country with most events and Country with most participants, Best Photo, Funniest Photo. Awards are given at the 2012 convention.

Nordic Walking is a walking technique using fitness walking poles. It was developed as a fitness sport in Europe, where it remains very popular. The Nordic Walking technique uses more muscle groups for a better overall workout than just walking. It burns more calories per mile without much more perceived effort.
Nordic Walking Step by Step

Nordic Walking fitness poles differ from trekking poles and other fitness walking poles as they have a hand strap or half glove, as the poles are released on the backstroke and need to snap back into your hand. The poles usually have a removable rubber tip for using on pavement and a spike tip for using on softer trails.
Fitness Walking Poles