2021 RW Standards

USATF has released it’s Team USA qualifying standards for 2021. Because of Covid continuing to be an issue, things will look different this year. Here’s a basic explanation of the new things and other important items, as they relate to

Runner to Racewalker

Anthony Peters, the multi-time NAIA All-American, member of TeamUSA & 2014 HSRW Bruce MacDonald Athlete of the Year has released his Introductory Podcast. In this edition, Peters details his introduction to both running and race walking and talks about how

Feb – March RW Events

Our preliminary listing of RW events for February – March Date Distance Meet Name Facility 2/6 3000m CIU Outdoor/Indoor Columbia International Univ 2/13 Mile Millrose Games The Armory 2/14 1500m TFCUSA Indoor National Championship Birmingham Crossplex 3/11 – 3/14 Mile

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.