Where are they?

[racewalker13]

Racewalkers...there's a rare breed, especially the talented HS walkers. What are the outlooks for Maine class A. B and C?

[stizz]

Don't get me started.

[MaroonCat1600]

Not for girls there are a ton of them

[racewalker13]

Class A is not as fast this year but should be a good state meet for the top three finishers. Scarborough's Burns was at NIN this past Mar. and placed 10 as a soph.

Justin Cornell in class C (lisbon)

Andrew Ciezowski from Caribou ?class B 7:20 6th at the NIN

[AzN at LARGE]

highschool race walking exists?

[chinischilla]

how does one train for a racewalk?

if they take their dog on a long walk after a workout, is it considered overtraining?

[clifbar]

Don't get me started.
Haha, that post on Old dyestat was one of the funniest things you've written (besides the story of your bro outkicking me).

[400master]

wow track the sport that takes the hits as the uncool sports has something to pick on you people need to get off your high horse

[stizz]

http://www.usatfne.org/walk/2004national/clausen-600x886.jpg

[stizz]

http://www.usatf.org/groups/RaceWalking/images/2003indoor_rohl_dow1.jpg

[stizz]

http://www.tothenextlevel.org/images/layout/misc/track_racewalking.jpg

[stizz]

http://www.epochtimes.com/i5/4082322531124.jpg

[jraj05]

Thank you for the wonderful montage

[racewalker13]

There's nothing technical about running. Don't know many runners who could master the RW. Besides, compare the number of RW'ers receiving full boats to that of runners. The trotters do not compare.

[griffsta]

There arn't as many racewalkers who get scholarships because most people are smart enough to realize that racewalking is gay, therefore less people do it, which makes for less scholarships.

[racewalker13]

Numbers wise you are right, percentages are in favor of the RW'ers though. Besides, you are going to have a tough time explaining to your mama that you got beat by a gay.

[stizz]

Numbers wise you are right, percentages are in favor of the RW'ers though. Besides, you are going to have a tough time explaining to your mama that you got beat by a gay.
Atleast you acknowledge what he said though

[hurdler777]

There's nothing technical about running. Don't know many runners who could master the RW. Besides, compare the number of RW'ers receiving full boats to that of runners. The trotters do not compare.

There is nothing technical about running? You obviously do not know much about running, because it is very technical. Im going into my third year of running in college, and I have not seen one race walk in any meet. That could be why there arent very many scholarships. The race walk just isn't an event at most college meets.

[racewalker13]

There is nothing technical about running? You obviously do not know much about running, because it is very technical. Im going into my third year of running in college, and I have not seen one race walk in any meet. That could be why there arent very many scholarships. The race walk just isn't an event at most college meets.


Congratulations! Three years of college and your educated? Running is not a technical sport, it is a sport with technique. I'm not bashing running, I run myself. Hell, to get your endurance for racewalking you need to run. But to compete at racewalking you need to master a technique. It's like the high jump, triple jump, shot put, etc. You do not get better at those events by simply running. To run, wake up, slip on your shoes and go.

[hurdler777]

Congratulations! Three years of college and your educated? Running is not a technical sport, it is a sport with technique. I'm not bashing running, I run myself. Hell, to get your endurance for racewalking you need to run. But to compete at racewalking you need to master a technique. It's like the high jump, triple jump, shot put, etc. You do not get better at those events by simply running. To run, wake up, slip on your shoes and go.

I can most certainly agree with you that race walking is more of a technical event than running, and that you must "master a technique" like in the jumps. However I feel that this only applies to distance running. I am thinking more along the lines of sprinting, 100 or 200 meters. It is very technical and in the same manner, one must "master his or her technique."

Similar to race walking, one could go out and just sprint, or just race walk and get better in these events, but to be great in either you have to teach yourself perfect technique.

[racewalker13]

I agree, if you don't practice coming out of the blocks, that can certainly kill your race. I would accept that the sprints are a technical event.

[The Dan]

Congratulations! Three years of college and your educated? Running is not a technical sport, it is a sport with technique. I'm not bashing running, I run myself. Hell, to get your endurance for racewalking you need to run. But to compete at racewalking you need to master a technique. It's like the high jump, triple jump, shot put, etc. You do not get better at those events by simply running. To run, wake up, slip on your shoes and go.


Running is very technical. If your form sucks, you will suck, your times will be slow. It's the same for racewalking. It's not like you can be good in either sport without knowing the right form, and having the technique mastered. Maybe the running technique just comes naturally to more people than racewalking. Then again, I don't think learning how to racewalk was a necessary part of man's evolution.

[racewalker13]

Running is very technical. If your form sucks, you will suck, your times will be slow. It's the same for racewalking. It's not like you can be good in either sport without knowing the right form, and having the technique mastered. Maybe the running technique just comes naturally to more people than racewalking. Then again, I don't think learning how to racewalk was a necessary part of man's evolution.


Man walked before he ran!! All that aside, our events are on the track together. As runners can attest to, 'my sport is your sports punishment!'

[Treat_1108]

Man walked before he ran!! All that aside, our events are on the track together. As runners can attest to, 'my sport is your sports punishment!'

Yea, ppl Run when they screw up in practice, not Walk

[Gaffer]

If i read that right, you just wrote a fairly long paragraph that amounted to just about nothing. Let's disect -

Running is not a technical sport, it is a sport with technique
But to compete at racewalking you need to master a technique.

One must naturally assume that good runners are masters at their techniques, so what the heck are you trying to get at here? :confused:

[hardcore4eva]

If i read that right, you just wrote a fairly long paragraph that amounted to just about nothing. Let's disect -

Running is not a technical sport, it is a sport with technique
But to compete at racewalking you need to master a technique.

One must naturally assume that good runners are masters at their techniques, so what the heck are you trying to get at here? :confused:

that people like you should find other things to do with your time than read forums about nothing

[Sit 'N Kick]

I cant believe a thread on racewalking has actually made it three pages on here....this thread should just stop now and we can continue talking about running again. I can tell you one thing, thank god racewalking is not an event at any of the high school meets...it could be more boring then watching a girls two mile full of 14-15 minute runners.

[racewalker13]

Three pages and now this post gets it back to the top of the NE page. It's good to see some difference of opinions on the event. I welcome any and all comments. For those of you who see the value of the RW in T & F thank you, and for those naysayers, post your replies and we will educate you.

[XCforJC]

What do racewalkers do to train? Not being rude or anything like a lot of the people on this board... just curious because I have never had exposure to racewalkers, or racewalking as a sport really.

[lilSTIZZ]

i just dont get it

[clifbar]

Are you Brett?



And does anyone actually compete in racewalking in MA?

[400master]

What do racewalkers do to train? Not being rude or anything like a lot of the people on this board... just curious because I have never had exposure to racewalkers, or racewalking as a sport really.
Racewalkers do al;ot of form work, Distance running as wellas walking, Most of their speed work is done in form, Its very painful in the hips, most run cross country and do well at it

[racewalker13]

What do racewalkers do to train? Not being rude or anything like a lot of the people on this board... just curious because I have never had exposure to racewalkers, or racewalking as a sport really.

Endurance is achieved through running. As far as the speed work...much like in running. Repeats at a certain distance, or fartlek work, 5x5x5( 5 min. of all out RW then 5 min rest...repeat five times), threshold workouts. Technique is attained by drills, drills and more drills and just RWing.

I could go on but so little room...racewalk.com, roths racewalking, etc.

[racewalker13]

Are you Brett?



And does anyone actually compete in racewalking in MA?


Good question. Are there any racewalkers in any of the other NE states that race at the HS level? Last I knew, Maine was the only one. Some in NY race come nationals but it was taken off the track in 1984. Texas is getting big.

[Skibum657]

Racewalking isn't stupid. It's just boring to watch.

[200 meter]

i race walked once

[racewalker13]

Racewalking isn't stupid. It's just boring to watch.

Any more boring than the girls 2 mile, boys jav(has any guy in class A even come close to Jane Woodheads girls state record...hint--no!!! sad) Don't give me boring.

[Skibum657]

Girls 2 mile is torture. Unless they run fast. A lot of track events can get boring. In the two mile you can see when someone's busting and kicking to the finish. Now look at racewalking and the image that stizz posted.

Again I have nothing against racewalking it's just I'd much rather watch a 200 meter dash than a race walk.

Edit : I have racewalked before.

[racewalker13]

Girls 2 mile is torture. Unless they run fast. A lot of track events can get boring. In the two mile you can see when someone's busting and kicking to the finish. Now look at racewalking and the image that stizz posted.

Again I have nothing against racewalking it's just I'd much rather watch a 200 meter dash than a race walk.

Give the event a chance in person. When you get a close race and the athletes are dueling it out, the excitement of someone getting DQ'd is just unbearable.

[racewalker13]

Just wanted to comment on the "hottest chick thread" but did not want to post this under that thread. It doesn't deserve the count of views it's getting.

If you must see for yourself, at least do the right thing and give one star.

[Crouching tiger]

When you get a close race and the athletes are dueling it out, the excitement of someone getting DQ'd is just unbearable.

LOL!!
:D

[stizz]

I'd love to see what the hottest racewalk chicks look like

[racewalker13]

I'd love to see what the hottest racewalk chicks look like
you couldn't handle her Stizz

[stizz]

you couldn't handle her Stizz
yea i bet she has really strong hips

[WejRunner]

haahahahhahaha stizz is the man

[deltashrike]

So how does this work? Do you have 50 judges around the track watching to make sure nobody lifts both feet off the track? I cant see how your sport is exciting when it only gets intense if a DQ is on the table.

[400master]

So how does this work? Do you have 50 judges around the track watching to make sure nobody lifts both feet off the track? I cant see how your sport is exciting when it only gets intense if a DQ is on the table.
There are judges at every corner much like in a relay, Its very ugly when people are getting dq

[racewalker13]

There are judges at every corner much like in a relay, Its very ugly when people are getting dq

It's even uglier when the host team does not provide RW official and the winner of the race literally runs to a new record a la last years southwestern at Fitzpatrick Stadium. :mad:

[racewalker13]

So how does this work? Do you have 50 judges around the track watching to make sure nobody lifts both feet off the track? I cant see how your sport is exciting when it only gets intense if a DQ is on the table.

you read too much into it...a DQ is not the only thing exciting about it. It really is a wonderful thing watching true practitioners of the sport race. Unlike some who are placed in the race because their coaches think it's an easy way to pick up a few points. Talk about ugly.

[RunsLikeADeer]

Congratulations! Three years of college and your educated? Running is not a technical sport, it is a sport with technique. I'm not bashing running, I run myself. Hell, to get your endurance for racewalking you need to run. But to compete at racewalking you need to master a technique. It's like the high jump, triple jump, shot put, etc. You do not get better at those events by simply running. To run, wake up, slip on your shoes and go.



a. not so sure you want to rip on sherman


b. what kind of blazing times are you throwing down anyway?

[racewalker13]

a. not so sure you want to rip on sherman


b. what kind of blazing times are you throwing down anyway?

A. Who's sherman, and why shouldn't I rip on his comments.

B. How about 6:01 for the mile RW national HS record. How about your blazing times.

[stizz]

A. Who's sherman, and why shouldn't I rip on his comments.

B. How about 6:01 for the mile RW national HS record. How about your blazing times.
haha, no matter hard you try you won't get any respect on this board. You racewalk. Your talent pool is weak. I saw the racewalk at NSIC. Half the kids had potbellies. You wouldn't own the national record if kids on the dyestat elite list dropped running and took up racewalking instead.

[400master]

running is all about form have you not heard about speed dynamic training, you are angry that your event gets no respect you cannot gain respect by ripping down others

[racewalker13]

haha, no matter hard you try you won't get any respect on this board. You racewalk. Your talent pool is weak. I saw the racewalk at NSIC. Half the kids had potbellies. You wouldn't own the national record if kids on the dyestat elite list dropped running and took up racewalking instead.

Never said I owned the record....you're awful high on yourself if you think an elite runner could drop his event and necessarily excel at the RW.

[The Dan]

Alright, enough of this. There is no need to be at each other's throats over racewalking.

[racewalker13]

running is all about form have you not heard about speed dynamic training, you are angry that your event gets no respect you cannot gain respect by ripping down others

You call me angry, that I am not. And I did not rip anybody. I just find it amusing that someone who has three years of college running and education under his belt thinks he has a grasp on the world.

Like I said before, support and you are appreciated, ask and you will be educated.

[racewalker13]

haha, no matter hard you try you won't get any respect on this board. You racewalk. Your talent pool is weak. I saw the racewalk at NSIC. Half the kids had potbellies. You wouldn't own the national record if kids on the dyestat elite list dropped running and took up racewalking instead.

"potbellies" LOL ---shot putters

[hurdler777]

You call me angry, that I am not. And I did not rip anybody. I just find it amusing that someone who has three years of college running and education under his belt thinks he has a grasp on the world.

Like I said before, support and you are appreciated, ask and you will be educated.

I hate to feed this argument anymore, but I don't recall implying that I had a "grasp on the world", nor did I imply that I was "highly educated." I simply stated that I disagree with your belief that running was not a technical event. I am certainly not the fastest runner out there, nor am I the most educated, however I do know that running is very technical, and that any elite runner would most certainly agree with me.

So let’s please not exaggerate on what I said, and just stick to the facts.

[racewalker13]

Do we all enjoy what we do and bring to the track?

Good.

Yes, I am a strong supporter of the RW but am an equally strong supporter of the institution that brought it to us...T & F.

I've enjoyed the discussions, support, critics...it's what makes the world go round (or oval).

[racewalker13]

Good luck to all the racewalkers in todays Southwestern Conference. Good luck to all you runners and weight men too...these next few meets are what T & F are all about...now we will see who has peaked at the most opportune time.

[racewalker13]

Very strong 1600 today by Taye and Giddings. Ok, my prediction didn't hold up here nor in the 4x8. Scarborough really ran flat. However, Burns did redeem me in the RW. Just off his PR and not even pushed. Still the only class A to go sub 8:00. Awesome meet today.

[racewalker13]

All top six Racewalkers (boys and girls) at each conference meet need to check out www.meusatf.org for info on a July 3 - July 9 clinic. Brochure and application are both available.

[400master]

All top six Racewalkers (boys and girls) at each conference meet need to check out www.meusatf.org for info on a July 3 - July 9 clinic. Brochure and application are both available.
I have 2 kids who love the race walk one was 7th the other 9th, I thought they would be welcome as well I guess unlike the running events love is not enough

[racewalker13]

I have 2 kids who love the race walk one was 7th the other 9th, I thought they would be welcome as well I guess unlike the running events love is not enough

I apologize, please have them check out the info on the web site. The clinic is limited in numbers, really a developmental camp for Junior National caliber racewalkers. There will be a limited number of at large invites. Bottom line...if you are a racewalker and interested, please check out the info.

[racewalker13]

:d

[danelons]

Hopefully noone ardy told this joke cus then it would suck...

What's the hardest part of race walking??

[racewalker13]

Hopefully noone ardy told this joke cus then it would suck...

What's the hardest part of race walking??


I'll bite...what?

[danelons]

I'll bite...what?

Telling ur parents ur gay.




Didn't mean to offend anyone. Just another harmful joke.

[racewalker13]

Telling ur parents ur gay.




Didn't mean to offend anyone. Just another harmful joke.

hahahahahahahaha, roflmao

[racewalker13]

Telling ur parents ur gay.




Didn't mean to offend anyone. Just another harmful joke.

So how did you break it to your mommy and daddy?

[racewalker13]

Thanks though, you just helped get this thread to page 8.

[danelons]

So how did you break it to your mommy and daddy?

I'm a runner, thanks though.

[racewalker13]

I'm a runner, thanks though.

Is that your nose running or your arse?

[racewalker13]

Sorry, had to go one more time. Really, I appreciate you runners because I racewalked far ahead of the pack that I trained with runners to help push me.

[SHSumma]

I can run and kill any racewalker.thread closed

[The Dan]

I can run and kill any racewalker.thread closed


Do I hear an Amen?

[racewalker13]

I can run and kill any racewalker.thread closed


Awfully tough behind a screen name. Just what do you mean by kill? In a race????? Not the racewalk...I can guarantee that.

Dave

[clifbar]

Is that your nose running or your arse?
Maybe he's running his mouth...? What do you mean by running is "arse"?

And you definitely just had 3 lame posts in a row. You could have combined them into one super-lame post.

[400master]

Awfully tough behind a screen name. Just what do you mean by kill? In a race????? Not the racewalk...I can guarantee that.

Dave
I dont see any smaa walkers posted on the class states site who r u

[1000FC]

Awfully tough behind a screen name. Just what do you mean by kill? In a race????? Not the racewalk...I can guarantee that.

Dave


tell me this, whats the point of racewalking.... in running you wanna cover x distance the fastest... why would you put stupid rules like 2 feet on the ground at the same time so its slower?? running has real life application, race walking dosen't

[Crouching tiger]

And you definitely just had 3 lame posts in a row. You could have combined them into one super-lame post.


:D

[racewalker13]

Good luck to all the athletes tomorrow, especially to you RW'ers. Race clean and have fun. Should be some great performances all around. It looks like many are peaking just right in their respective events.

[pokerface]

How do you peak in the racewalk? I too hope none of the walkers use banned substances and that they race clean.

[racewalker13]

How do you peak in the racewalk? I too hope none of the walkers use banned substances and that they race clean.


Same way you would peak for running. Today is the day your best times should come through. Some might say no, it's at NE's. How many Maine teams are going to compete for the team title at NE's?

States is where you want you top performance.

[racewalker13]

How dare I be relegated to the third page. :)

Great state meets everyone. Good luck to everyone going to NE's. RW'ers, hope to see you at NON and at the RW camp in Bar Harbor in July.