Book Description
If a walker wants to get better and faster, Masters Racewalking offers a wide variety of information.Thirty American coaches and athletes share their experience and knowledge to help a walker improve

The reader receives the latest information on technique training, stretching and strengthening exercises, endurance and speed workouts, racing strategy, cross training equipment , injury prevention, nutrition and more.The final section explains the many opportunities available to masters walkers as well as American Records and World Top Peformances. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

Next best thing to a personal coach
The Complete Guide to Racewalking covers the whole gamut of racewalking from how to do it, to how to train, what to eat, how to compete and even discusses the physiology and psychology of walking.Racewalking differs from athletic walking, power walking or fitness walking.These are fast ways of walking for recreation or fitness.Racewalkingis an Olympic sport and has an official definition and rules by the USATF.Good racewalkers achieve amazing speed and endurance.

The author is a former cross country runner and has been a world class racewalker and coach for over 25 years.This book is the straight scoop.I got interested in racewalking because after years of running I developed knee and hip problems.Racewalking was reputed to be injury free and excellent exercise.I had attended a couple of racewalking clinics but still hadn't got the hang of it.I wanted a detailed description of racewalking technique and found it in this book.While there's no substitute for having an experienced racewalker show you in person how it's done, this book is the next best thing

Dave's a Great Motivator
I bought this book based on the Amazon.com reviews and I was NOT disappointed. I wanted to learn how to walk faster and have been able to achieve my initial goals in the few months I have been following Dave's training and technique advice. The book is well written, has many amusing bits, so is a good read as well as being of immense practical value. I keep referring back to it over and over.

for serious walkers
If you care about walking fast, and especially if you care about your place in walking races (judged racewalks or otherwise) then this book is for you.

This book isn't designed to sell anyone on walking as a sport; this is written for readers who already know that they want to spend time and effort into learning to walk fast.

There are sections on many of the aspects of walking; e. g. technique, drills to perfect technique, common racewalking errors, and a few workout schedules.The book is written in a conversational style.He also includes interviews with elite racewalkers.

There is also a handy chart which outlines:"if you have problem X, correct it with Y" which is VERY helpful; this helped me in getting zero cautions or redcards in my last 4 judged walks.

If there is a downside it is that some of the photos are a bit small; I'd also recommend that he upgrade his "poor technique" example photo to look a bit worse; perhaps he could use a photo of a thick-skinned novice walker.

excellent book for beginners and elite
This book is chock full of information on how to racewalk. I have racewalked for 6 years, but found the information to be outstanding from training tips to stretching and flexibility drills. Walkerswho don'tactually compete in events would benefit from the information provided andwould become better, more efficient walkers. Runners would also benefitfrom learning the how to racwalk and use it as a cross-trainer. A highlyenjoyable read.

Great overview of Racewalking in the US
I've been to Dave's clinics, I've spoken with him personally, and reading "The Complete Guide to Racewalking Technique and Training" is just like having him right next to you, cracking jokes and commenting oneverything.If you do not have the option of working out with otherracewalkers regularly, definately pick up this book and re-read it a fewtimes.You'll always pick up something new. ... Read more

Product Description
This is a VHS on racewalking ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

From a phantom to a race walker
I found the book, Racewalking, to be a wonderful introduction to the pulse quickening world of racewalking.

To be honest, besides wanting to get into shape through racewalking, I bought the book because of William Finley, the co-author.Why?Go rent Brian DePalma's 1975 movie, The Phantom of the Paradise, which Mr. Finley starred in.He was fantastic in that movie as the Phantom, and equally as wonderful as an author that introduced me to the sport of racewalking. ... Read more

Product Description
LOOKING BETTER, STAYING HEALTHY AND KEEPING FIT: Anyone can racewalk! But you never need to compete...just walk in the style of the racewalker. Learn how--with this invaluable, easy-to-follow guide to the sensible sport/exercise that will enable you to get to peak physical condition more easily and enjoyably than ever thought possible.Racewalking is a superb conditioner... for the average person it is superior to running for safely building your endurance, improving your health and appearance and reducing tension. Virtually injury-free, it works effectively almost all the muscle groups. It burns calories, develops cardi-vascular fitness, trims thighs, buttocks and hips and firms the upper torso and arms. Anyone, regardless of age or sex, can achieve a healthier and more beautiful body through racewalking. ... Read more