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Fall 08 layout - Racewalking
WALK! Magazine Vol. 4, Issue 3, fall 200822 RacewalkSpeed, 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. But what happens if you don t? Are you predestined to a future of slow,stumpy technique?
WALK! Magazine Vol. 4, Issue 3, Fall 2008 23 Knee pumps:While holding onto a fence or other sturdy support and keeping the back straight, extend the legs far …
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