Upcoming Dec-Jan Indoor Races
(Updated 12/19/20) Standing around like the young men in this picture looking for something to do? Well, here’s a list of events for HS & Youth Race Walkers that you can put on your schedule for the months of December
Madison Morgan Serves Notice
Until recently, Madison Morgan was a name that would not have garnered much attention outside of the Junior Olympic circles. As an ever improving XC runner, things were looking good for her this year. Fast forward to the AAU Race
Burnout in Elite US Race Walkers
In 2016, Joseph Rayner & Juan Gonzalez PhD of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley completed a study on the Psychological Factors of Burnout in Former/Retired Elite-Level Race Walkers in the United States. Recent events in the professional end
AAU RW Champs Race Preview
The first of it’s kind event being hosted by the AAU is all set and ready to go this weekend, Dec 4-5, in Tallahassee, FL. In an effort to minimize possible health concerns, 3 start times (2:00, 3:15, 3:30) are
Where Are They Going, 2021 Edition
Signings have started for the 2021 school year. Always of interest is where the graduates from any year are going to continue their academic and athletic careers in college. Most of the major sites covering Track & Field, regrettably, ignore
Strive for Greatness Invite Live Stream
Yes, there are indoor meets happening in some areas of the country, so you can get some racing in and watch the live streams, when they are available. On 11/19 at 1:45 ET, you have one such opportunity, thanks to
AAU National Race Walk Championship
The AAU has decided to get back into supporting the Race Walk at a level that has not been seen since USA Track & Field (then TAC – The Athletics Congress) replaced it as the National Governing Body for sport.
NAIA Passes Landmark Name, Image and Likeness Legislation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) passed the first legislation of its kind in college sports to allow its student-athletes the opportunity to be compensated for use of their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). The legislation
It’s All About Heart:
The Benefits of Training Using a Heart Rate Monitor The following article appeared in Walk! Magazine, Vol 4 Issue 1, Spring 2008.Some edits have been made by the author since it was originally published. Much has been made over the
Coach Amberly Melendez
The budding cross country/track & field programs at Pratt Community College have added yet another accomplished coach to its ranks, hiring Amberly Melendez as an assistant. A former North American Central American Caribbean (NACAC) U23 silver medalist, Melendez will assist