Race Walk 101 - How-to and Learning the Basic Techniques for Racewalking - Advice from Coach Carmen

Just wondering why isn’t she in better shape tho?

Brilliant break down. I don't have the flexibility on my calf to get my hamstrings and calves straight at same time and my calves work so hard pushing out the back. Methinks I'll have to do major flexibility to have the capacity for this

I have been trying to find information to break down the race walking technique to learn proper form. I am so glad I stumbled upon this video! At this point, I am always looking to find information about proper technique which is something that I need and desperately want to hone. I knew there was far more stuff that met my eye. I have been trying really hard to figure out technique aspects on my own.

Ok I’m right handed and my back foot is the right one. Should I start my walking with my back foot all the time during walking for exercise? I ask u because when I’m standing it’s impossible to start walking with my left foot, and I think this is because my right foot is my back foot and my left foot is my front foot.

lol I broke a shin 7 weeks ago and I'm not allowed to run but I'm the master of loopholes so here I go. thx mate, bullies have never seen anyone limp so damn fast :D

Hi and thank you for sharing. Can you please tell me about what kind of shoes I must wear and what is the best for beginners

Walking best video ma'am 🥰🥰

Hi Carmen, thanks for the chat today and for guiding me towards purchasing Pushover 2 black. You are amazing and thank you for all your tutorials. I am following you closely from London UK.

Thank you very much for this. At the age of 60 I am taking up racewalking. Tho I know the general aspects of it, I did not understand how the individual elements worked. Thanks. This helped greatly and I look forward to the rest of the series.

What is the age limit of race walk

I am 53 and wanted to reduce running & get into speed walking. This race walking101 has been very useful. There isn’t a way to buy these walking shoes in Bangalore but these videos are helpful. I am still slow at 10k in 73 mins and hopefully should come to 65-66 as I practice harder - Thank you Couch Carmen! If you happen to come to India, love to catch up with you

Ma'am can you please suggest good race walking shoes for men 🙏

You have my attention coach. Semper Fi

BTW, where did you buy your shoes from?

Thank you

I had a speed walker catch me at the NYC Marathon, in the late nineties, of course I scoffed, and picked up speed, but now I've had a hip replacement my goal is to be as fast as he was, he was doing an 8–9-minute mile!

Excellent!

Very informative

I am your big fan mam

Wow, very strong and clear explanation. Thank you

Sani sapita badane hai

Thanks alot, mam . You have given wonderful tips for race walking & cleared all the doubts about techniques

Hi Coach Carmen.. My name's Susana and I started race walking or power walking on my own last month (January)... I'm a former runner, never ran to compete just to enjoy the half marathon and end it feeling great; however, I started having knee trouble so I took up this dorm. of exercise... no impact and great results... I tuned I to your 101 and 102 videos.. They were great.. by the way Thank you...applying your warm ups and walking technique, I walked one hour and covered 7.5 km today... amazing!! I felt so happy that I wanted to share.. Thanks again

I did part 1 about a week ago.

The Hip Drop seems to help me walking better. Plan to to work on all part one at a time like you suggested. Thank you!

Does it matter if I step with the left or right foot first when walking?

So the back swing should be more prolonged than the front swing?

Should I swing both arms at once? One to the front and one to the back? Opposing my legs. Does it matter if it’s right left or left right?

How come the Americans blow in race walking

Really appreciate this! I realize now I was not rolling on my foot correctly. I was still landing flat and pushing off which was slowing me down.

Thank you for this video. This is by far the best and detailed video about race walking. As a injured runner I looked for many other sports but still mis the running. I'm going to try race walking hoping without pain. Can you tell me why the hips have to wiggle? Is this for more speed?

Just turned 64 and feeling the age. Been a serious runner for just over 10 years now and have gone from running to run/walk/run to hurting! The enjoyment of running has diminished recently so I thought I would try racewalking. Found out it will affect your lower back if it is weak so I'm going to try to concentrate on stretching much more. Thanks so much for this tremendous tutorial. Great job! I have a half marathon this weekend and will definitely attempt to walk it using much of this information. I may be a permanent new convert!

Hii I'm walkr

Hi Coach, Is there something like this for power walking or do I just adjust the technique to bend my knees but use the same exercises? I would like to train to compete in the State Masters for power walking. So, I am looking for a training plan. Thanks for your help,

Love you madam..I am Raja from India

This is very helpful, thank you. Could you also make some content on common/potential injuries in this sport for newbies as well as veterans, and how one can reduce the risk of those?

Nice video on racewalking! Tried today as a 24 year old that regularly exercises. This was, unexpectedly, very intense. Very nice workout!

Thank you for your assistance, it means a lot to me. Despite my age of 64, I am new to this, but I am an enthusiastic cyclist. I've recently begun walking at a brisk pace, averaging around 8.30 to 10 minutes per kilometer, which is acceptable for my age. However, I would like to improve my efficiency and achieve a more consistent and longer stride while walking. I stumbled upon your page while searching for ways to walk faster, and although it wasn't what I expected, it makes sense when I consider the techniques and the results. Thank you for sharing. By the way, is there a specific type of footwear recommended for this type of walking, or are good quality sports shoes adequate?

I want to race walk. this helps as a start. will look for other videos

Could you explain why hip drop is important, and what is the reason for doing it?

Incredible video! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

Thank you coach Carmen! I've been a running for nearly 40 years but just switching to racewalking recently due to leg injuries I've got lately & it feels really good. Your how-to technique is really helpful since there are more different landing & techniques between racewalk & running. Really love this!!

this looks painful

By far the best video on anything I have seen, and pls note am 53! Inspiring, comforting and so many things at the same time!! Thank you Coach!

If she had more emotion of Evelin not being around her I could believe it was an accident. But…. Having emotions after you’re in the hot seat makes it look like I only have remorse for myself.

If she had more emotion of Evelin not being around her I could believe it was an accident. But…. Having emotions after you’re in the hot seat makes it look like I only have remorse for myself.

Mam, Carmen ji, thx.a lot for sharing this valuable video on the Race Walk. I have learnt a lot from u. Pl.keep it up and STAY BLESSED ALWAYS AND MAY U LIVE LONG. MY DUE REGARDS.....

So I'm training for my arduous pack test (45 lbs in 45 minutes for 3 miles) and I'm on board with your recommendations but have concerns about heal striking as everything else I've watched says this transmits stress and doesn't absorb it. I'm also using barefoot shoes with zero rise heals. I guess I'm also confused about stride as I'm watching running videos which say to worry more about pace vs stride. Is maximum comfortable stride length better vs pace? I guess advice on what NOT to do when race walking that you would normally do when running would help. Thanks.