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Pete Edwards has been coaching runners and skiers of all ages and fitness levels for over 25 years. Edwards is a former ski school director, running coach, personal trainer and the owner/founder of The American Nordic Walking System and SKIWALKING.COM Nordic Walking Poles, headquartered in Glen Arbor, Michigan. Edwards has coached State Champions (individuals + teams), All-Americans and National Champions. He has also introduced Nordic Walking to thousands of Americans through Nordic Walking clinics, radio interviews, newspaper interviews and TV interviews. He has skied in 50K marathons and run 26.2 miles marathons. His skiers have been hill bounding and ski walking with poles for years in the summer when deprived of snow. Hosting Nordic Walking clinics is extremely enjoyable for Edwards and he especially enjoys hosting Nordic Walking clinics for MS and Parkinson’s support groups.

Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to the Village of Bay Ridge Retirement Community on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – Open to the Public

Walking with special hiking poles (Nordic Ski Walking Poles) is the fastest growing fitness activity in Europe and free Nordic Ski Walking Clinics are coming to the Bay Ridge Retirement Community in Traverse City, Michigan. Read

By: Pete Edwards | 01/10/2008 | Fitness

National Trails Day and Nordic Walking - a Perfect Fit

The American Nordic Walking System and www.skiwalking.com Celebrated "National Trails Day" by Offering Free Nordic Walking Lessons and Free Nordic Walking Rentals All Day on Saturday, June 7th. Read

By: Pete Edwards | 01/07/2008 | Weight Loss

Nordic Ski Walking Poles Radically Improve Balance & Stability

Nordic Ski Walking Poles Prove To Be A Huge Aid For Those With Balance Issues Including MS, Parkinson’s And Neuropathy (NO Longer Just For Athletes & Expert Skiers!) Read

By: Pete Edwards | 03/03/2008 | Fitness

Nordic Ski Walking – the Simple Facts & Safety Truths

Nordic Ski Walking poles have helped millions of individuals around the world to walk faster and more effectively - including folks with balance issues! Please note that not ALL poles are created equal. Read

By: Pete Edwards | 26/09/2007 | Fitness