"Teaching Urban poling on various surfaces - asphalt, concrete, trails, sand and turf - has been enlightening and a great experience. I have lost weight and gained energy. It's now beginning to feel unnatural not to have the poles in my hands when walking!"

Bev Burnham, Pilates instructor - Parry Sound, Ont.

"At age 51, I had to accept the fact that I had Parkinson’s. Rigidity on my right side and balance issues forced me to give up running, a sport that I dearly enjoyed. I had tried to keep running, but after falling a few times it was no longer safe. A couple friends invited me to attend a Nordic walking demonstration and I reluctantly went.

One marathon and four half-marathons later I am truly grateful for this new sport. Nordic walking helps me with my balance and gives me a safe feeling from falling. But most important is the sense of freedom I experience. Over the last year I’ve added music to my training walks and that has helped greatly with my stride. I believe Urban poling has the best designed poles on the market.


In my running days, there was a great feeling I use to experience when I crossed the finish line. Thanks to Nordic walking, I’ve experience that feeling again.

I would encourage anyone with Parkinson’s or any other chronic illness to consult with their doctor to see if they could try Nordic Walking. If anyone with Parkinson’s or other illness would like to touch base with me, please give them my email address."

Bill Trewin, marathoner - Moncton, NB

"Nordic Walking is now truly on the move within the Sun Run InTraining Leadership Community, with Urban Poling Inc. as the official training centre. I’ve known it was only a matter of time before it would be like an incredible steam engine that would gain momentum and never stop for walkers and runners alike!"

Lynn Kanuka Olympic, Olympic bronze medalist and SportmedBC walk/run coach - Vancouver
SportMedBC and co-founder of Every WOMEN Events