Race Walking, while traditionally kept outside the “normal” opportunity zones for long term athlete development, displays the same pattern of growth to achieve standing at the national or international level of competition. Athletes reaching the level of competency to compete
The NSAF Outdoor Nationals returns after a hiatus from Covid and at a new location, Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Reduced racing opportunities for all T&F athletes nationwide have adversely affected the quality and quantity of the fields here. Race
This season has been quieter than most, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t races and top times being produced around the nation. So, yes, our annual performance lists must be kept up to date. You can find them under the
The Harrier TC and Amberly Melendez have announced a $250 grant for 2 athletes to attend and compete in the 2021 USATF Junior Olympics in Jacksonville, Florida, starting July 26th. Applications should be submitted immediately. Full details available here. Information
The Youth Committee USA Track & Field has released the dates and locations of Championship events for 2021-2022. All of the T&F meets include 1500m & 3000m RW events, based upon the age group. As with everything else during Covid,
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia was a great show and for many athletes competing at Fairmount Park on Sunday April 11, they’ll be able to hold onto that feeling in spite of the expected overcast skies and rain showers they’ll
World Athletics (formerly known as IAAF) has opened a survey where they are trying to gauge what is important to athletes, fans, coaches, administrators, etc., within the sport. With the Race Walking community being overlooked and underrepresented in discussions on
As high school athletes start to achieve a higher level of performance that has them qualifying for and competing in national championship level events, they will encounter the Antidoping process. This necessary function in sport is there to assure that
In a recently released study, Pacing behaviour of middle-long distance running & race-walking athletes at the IAAF U18 and U20 World Championship finals, the subject of proper pacing for Race Walkers in the U18 & U20 divisions was evaluated over
The NAIA has addressed it’s 2021 Indoor Champs by changing the meet location, schedule and qualifying procedures. While the location has caused some logistical issues for teams being able to find hotels close to the venue, the scheduling and qualifying
