Fall 08 layout - Racewalking

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WALK! Magazine Vol. 4, Issue 3, fall 200822RacewalkSpeed, strength andTechnique Exercises and DrillsBy Dave McGovernTo racewalk well requires strong and active feet,ankles, hip-flexors and core , most of us aren t born with theseattributes. At my clinics I ll occasionally meet some-one with beautiful Racewalking technique who drives the advancingknee powerfully forward, rolls effortlessly from heel to toe and pushesoff the tip of the toe behind the body at the end of a long, powerfulstride. Invariably, when quizzed, it turns out the walker has come froman athletic background. Basketball, soccer and volleyball players, run-ners and dancers all tend to have the lower leg and hip-flexor strengththat makes great racewalkers.

22 WALK! Magazine Vol. 4, Issue 3, Fall 2008 RacewalkSpeed, Strength and Technique Exercises and Drills By Dave McGovern To racewalk well requires strong and active feet,

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