Exel Nordic Walker Extreme www.exelsports.net; $164. The Nordic Walker Extreme, a top-end carbon-fiber set of walking poles, is recommended for athletes looking for a cross-training tool for running, ...

No need to head for the hills to try Nordic walking, which uses more muscles and calories than regular walking. These pro tips will have you trekking in no time.

Annette Tannander Bank is one of those old-school local athletes who stayed in town after retiring from competitive athletics. She came to Boulder in 1978 on a track scholarship after placing seventh ...

Perhaps you’ve seen them walking through the park, striding earnestly, poles pumping at their sides, skiers without any snow. Perhaps you’ve snickered or offered a smart whispered aside. I have, too.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...