Racewalk Technique Filming

Alvia Gaskill, Curt Clausen and Malissa Williams have their racewalking technique videotaped on March 24, 1990 in Research Triangle Park, N.C. Videographer is racewalking judge Cindy Bross.

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Sports

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• track
• field
• racewalk
• racewalking
• racewalker
• race
• walk
• walking
• walker
• sports
• technique
• olympics

[terrafirmaterrafirma]

It is far more natural than running. This is what happens when you attempt to walk really fast. I have been a runner, a swimmer, a speedskater. Racewalking is one of the most technically demanding and physically rewarding sports I have undertaken. It looks funny to some people, but it does wonder to your body. Happy to see this sport growing as evidenced by the number of people racewalking in Manhattan's Central Park.

[pinkfloydeffect]

Walks like he has to take a shit....

[okyzyl]

Been trying to figure out the technique, but after reading descriptions & watching video shorts, I was still confused. This video enlightened me. Racewalking feels natural, even more natural than regular walking. The body moves as a series of linkages, not isolated parts, & the hips are the key to it all. Altho just a beginner with a long way to go, I really enjoy it so far. Besides the conditioning benefits, I can see myself applying the core concepts to other sports. Thanks for sharing.

[permanganato91]

Bad arm's use

[schnauzerbro]

wat

[xBananaSurferx]

@jayswafford

Thats so greatt!!! im hoping to PR tomorrow. my best mile is 8 50. i had to acually be in the same race as the fastest high school racewalker in the country a few times! kinda scary. she was reaaalllyy goood

[jayswafford]

I'm a RACEWALKER myself...& its interesting/enjoyable seeing TOP RACEWALKERS & their "techniques" & styles.

after attending a DAVE McGovern clinic...my time has improved ;0)

[gdmedia]

Actually, racewalking is very easy on your body. About as close to a non-injury sport as you can get. Landing on the heel with straight knee like that does not bother most people's feet or knees at all, because the foot is moving as it lands so that the impact is only 1/3 that of running. It does seem as though your hips would not like all that extension but they generally don't seem to mind it. As you work on the technique, it usually becomes more and more smooth.

[terrafirmaterrafirma]

@zazenzach Dont agree with you at all. The speed can be greatly reduced and the technique softened to make it less demanding on the body. The thing is that the more one walks, the more natural the technique feels.

[zazenzach]

@terrafirmaterrafirma

dude this is horrible for your body what are you even talking about. your advancing leg has to be completely straight which puts a lot of pressure on the knees and the unnaturally exaggerated pelvis movements are horrible for your hips.