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WALK RACING
G.C Foster College
Degree C
GC Foster Sports Information Group
If its sports we know it!!!
HOW TO RACE WALK
 Double Support Single Support Double Support Single
Support
Phases of Walk racing
HOW TO RACE WALK
COND’T
 Arm Action
Objective: To conserve forward momentum and balance.
 Technical characteristics
 Shoulder drops to counterbalance the drop of the opposite hip.
 Elbows are carried at approx. 90
 Hands should not move lower than waist level or higher than mid chest height.
 Chest to pocket arm action
 Quick pull back of forward arm
HOW TO RACE WALK COND’T
 Feet action
Objective: To place feet correctly for achieving
optimum stride length.
 Technical characteristics
 Feet are placed in a straight line with the toes
pointing straight ahead.
 Touchdown is on the heel
 Push-off is from the ball of the foot.
HOW TO RACE WALK COND’T
 Hip Movement
Objective: To rotate the hips in a manner which
ensures proper foot placement and optimum stride
length.
Technical characteristics
 Lateral movement of the hips is visible but should
not be exaggerated.
 Hip flexibility is essential.
Head should remain
on same level
INJURIES IN RACE WALKING
 Tendonitis of knees
 Planter fasciitis or feet
injury
 Shine Splints
 Ankle Injuries
TREATMENTS AND PREVENTION OF
INJURIES IN RACE WALKING
 The R.I.C.E treatment is always
good for any athletic injuries
 Wearing proper gear (foot wear
etc)
 Train on good training surfaces
(on grass)
 Proper technique is key in
preventing injuries
 Ensure that warm up is done
properly
BENEFIT OF RACE WALKING
 There are many advantages of race walking
for fitness. At high speeds, race walking
actually involves a higher rate of muscle
activity and burns more calories per mile
than does jogging at the same pace
THE END
THANKS FOR VIEWING !!!

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How to race walk

  • 1. WALK RACING G.C Foster College Degree C GC Foster Sports Information Group If its sports we know it!!!
  • 2. HOW TO RACE WALK  Double Support Single Support Double Support Single Support Phases of Walk racing
  • 3. HOW TO RACE WALK COND’T  Arm Action Objective: To conserve forward momentum and balance.  Technical characteristics  Shoulder drops to counterbalance the drop of the opposite hip.  Elbows are carried at approx. 90  Hands should not move lower than waist level or higher than mid chest height.  Chest to pocket arm action  Quick pull back of forward arm
  • 4. HOW TO RACE WALK COND’T  Feet action Objective: To place feet correctly for achieving optimum stride length.  Technical characteristics  Feet are placed in a straight line with the toes pointing straight ahead.  Touchdown is on the heel  Push-off is from the ball of the foot.
  • 5. HOW TO RACE WALK COND’T  Hip Movement Objective: To rotate the hips in a manner which ensures proper foot placement and optimum stride length. Technical characteristics  Lateral movement of the hips is visible but should not be exaggerated.  Hip flexibility is essential. Head should remain on same level
  • 6. INJURIES IN RACE WALKING  Tendonitis of knees  Planter fasciitis or feet injury  Shine Splints  Ankle Injuries
  • 7. TREATMENTS AND PREVENTION OF INJURIES IN RACE WALKING  The R.I.C.E treatment is always good for any athletic injuries  Wearing proper gear (foot wear etc)  Train on good training surfaces (on grass)  Proper technique is key in preventing injuries  Ensure that warm up is done properly
  • 8. BENEFIT OF RACE WALKING  There are many advantages of race walking for fitness. At high speeds, race walking actually involves a higher rate of muscle activity and burns more calories per mile than does jogging at the same pace
  • 9. THE END THANKS FOR VIEWING !!!