NORDIC WALKING by FITTREK News |
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2007 Nordic Walking World Championship Results |
Men's Open
1. Philip Dunn 5:03:17
Men's Masters
1. Michael King 5:33:16
2. James Armstrong 5:51:06
3. Rick Alway 6:24:55
Men's Grand Masters
1. Ronald Helm 5:59:21
2. Allen Biggers 6:14:35
3. Tony Weaver 6:43:14
Women's Open
1. Karen Asp 5:07:47
Women's Masters
1. Robin Helm 5:39:45
2. Deb Russell 6:25:29
3. Jan Robertson 6:43:21
4. Shirley Hoehne 6:49:29
5. Patricia Johnson 7:01:39
Women's Grand Masters
1. Marcy Clark 6:25:32 |
Videos of the 2007 Nordic Walking World Championship |
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ECA / THRIVE! 2007 Conference
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 10/05/07 |
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FITTREK Nordic Walking booth at ECA /
THRIVE!
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Susan Siebert with Nordic Walking class
at ECA / THRIVE!
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Susan Siebert Nordic Walking with class at ECA / THRIVE! |
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Central Park New York City 9/30/07 |
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2ND ANNUAL NORDIC WALKING
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS |
Hello Nordic Walkers,
Thanks to Les Smith's continued support and vision
this year Portland Marathon's Nordic Walking has been
expanded to offer something for all fitness, ages and
skill levels of Nordic Walkers!
Marathon Distance Championship
The 2nd Annual Marathon Distance Nordic Walking World Championship is
open to all. Go for the gold or just have fun with this challenging
distance. Please be familiar with the NW rules posted in our pdf library.
To sign up please visit www.portlandmarathon.org/entry.php
5 Mile Distance World Championship
In response to your requests we are pleased to announce this years event
will have a 5 mile Nordic Walking Championship. This distance is great
for non-competitors or those new to the sport looking for a good healthy
day of fun with family and friends. Please be familiar with the NW
rules posted in our pdf library. To sign up please visit www.portlandmarathon.org/entry.php
10K Mayor's Fun Nordic Walk
A non-competitive fun fitness walk through scenic Portland, Oregon.
Sign up at: www.portlandmarathon.org/entry.php
Instructor's Course
Are you ready to take to the next level and share the fitness benefits
of Nordic Walking with others? Consider becoming a Fittrek Nordic Walking
Instructor in this comprehensive 8 hour course. $200.00 fee. (Includes:poles,
manual and exam) For course outline, more information or to sign up,
please visit www.fittrek.com/courses.htm or
call 800-345-1004.
Judge's Workshop
This 4 workshop covers techniques for judging and logistics of hosting
a competitive Nordic Walking event. No fee. Sign Up is required by
calling
800-345-1004.
Race Director's Workshop
A 1 hour workshop designed for race directors considering including Nordic
Walking into their running or walking events. Equipment, safety, course
design, pacing and other logistics will be covered. No Fee. Sign Up
is required by calling 800-345-1004.
Nordic Walking Clinics
This 1 hour clinic is designed for retailers that are considering offering
Nordic Walking gear in their stores. Pole types, grip styles, strap
design and techniques will be covered by the founder of Fittrek- Dan
Barrett. No fee. Sign up is required by calling 800-345-1004.
Nordic Walking Demos
Ever wondered what those crazy pole people are doing? Explore the benefits
and equipment of Nordic Walking in one of our 30 minute demonstration.
No fee. Please visit our event calendar for
dates and times.
Swag Bag
Every Nordic Walking finisher at this years event will receive a "swag
bag" full of Nordic Walking goodies. Just stop by the Fittrek NW
cool down tent to pick up your gift and meet others of your kind (pole
people).
See you in Portland,
Dan Barrett
President-Fittrek |
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Jenny-Leigh Parmley demonstrates Nordic Walking on
Living Vancouver.
Click on link below for video.
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Nordic Walking covered on 9News Colorado click on the
link below to see the video.
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The Portland Marathon’s Nordic Walking Championships
Official Results |
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Women’s
Overall
1.Sally Richards - 5:58:32
2.Sue Bozgoz - 6:07:29
3.Millie Daniels - 6:07:39
Men’s Overall
1.Murray Wood - 5:27:36
2.Gary Johnson - 5:36:26
3.Michael King - 5:51:54
Women’s Under 40
1.Marcie Flindall - 6:08:28
2.Judith Yaaquobi - 6:15:09
3.Heather Loomis - 6:38:11
Disqualifications - 2
Men’s Under 40
No Competitors
Women’s Masters (40-59)
1.Sally Richards - 5:58:32
2.Sue Bozgoz - 6:07:29
3.Millie Daniels - 6:07:39
Disqualifications - 3
Men’s Masters (40-59)
1.Murray Wood - 5:27:36
2.Gary Johnson - 5:36:26
3.Michael King - 5:51:54
Disqualifications - 3
Women’s Grand
Masters (60+)
No Competitors
Men’s Grand Masters (60+)
1.Tony Weaver - 6:05:15
2.Richard Phillips - 7:31:42
Disqualifications - 2 |
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Tony Weaver, Maurcie Flindall,
Murray Wood and Sally Richards
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Sue Bozgoz attempts to overtake
Tony Weaver at the Finish!
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Michael King near Finish. |
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Textbook Form demonstrated by Barbara
Ramsey of Portland Oregon. |
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