Here's some humor from race walker, Steve Attaya, to help brighten the Katrina Hurricane picture. Steve was one of the thousands of displaced New Orlean...
Bill, sorry, i missed seeing your email to me...so many on NE walkers... west Acton is great, a street fair and all. I came in second overall, and first in...
Hello all, I have recently joined this group because I am interested in learning how to racewalk and hope someone here can give me tips on how to learn the...
The best way learn is to see it in action Come to the NE 1 Hour race on Sunday, October 16, 10:30 a.m. at Bentley College in Waltham MA. We have a 15 minute...
Steve Vaitones
Usatfne@...
Oct 5, 2005 2:20 pm
1940
Makes one smile. Justin Kuo <kuo@...> wrote:Here's some humor from race walker, Steve Attaya, to help brighten the Katrina Hurricane picture. Steve was...
Dear New England Walker Volunteers: I posted volunteer instructions for next Monday's Tuft's 10K road race at: http://newalkers.com/tufts/ If you are helping...
Volunteers, Some browsers have a problem opening the URL I sent earlier. You can also open the page with: http://newalkers.tripod.com/tufts/ Thank you. --...
Cindy, With a back injury I would recommend swimming. Racewalking is particularly hard on the hips and lower back. Every day I race walk until I get pain in my...
Thanks to all for your responses! As far as racewalking and back problems, I am encouraged by my doc to walk and exercise, but avoid high impact exercise....
At least two from Worcester County: Brain Savilonius(please pardon the mis-spelling Brian) who is a Professor of Mechanical Engr at WPI, and me, from Grafton....
At 09:48 AM 10/6/2005, you wrote: Cindy, With a back injury I would recommend swimming. Racewalking is particularly hard on the hips and lower back. With all...
Steve Vaitones
Usatfne@...
Oct 7, 2005 6:46 pm
1949
Keep in mind that, when racewalking is done properly, and training is built up gradually, racewalking can be beneficial for the back. Stomach muscles are...
Hi Cindy, I herniated my lumbar 5 sacral 1 disc playing hockey when I was 28 and it was always trouble after that. It eventually ended my competitive running...
Hello all, The newbie has another question. What kind of shoes do you wear? I read somewhere that racing flats are good. Is this right? Thanks! Cindy...
Runners racing flats are good for racewalking. I like the Asics DS Racer, and a number of area racewalkers wear those as well. New Balance makes the 111, which...
Thanks Bill, I was looking at the Asics DS racer in road runner sports catalog because they list it as a stability shoe and for my foot stability is what I...
Richard, There are various forms of competition, some against people, but I will submit that the toughest opponenet is your stop watch. Try walking as fast as...
I also like these shoes the best. In July I bought a new pair from Donnie at Sports 'N More for $65.99 (free shipping). I did however, have to wait a couple...
No thanks. I was 5th at the World Veteran Games and got the team gold medal. I think I still hold the National record for the 50-55 hour walk at exactly 12 Km....
Justin, Thanks for the cheering on Monday from your family... smile... I finshed at 1:49?? I believe... I had a great time, that was my Mother I was with.... I...
Betsy, You and your 70 YO mother finished in 1:49:02. Your net times were 1:45:24 and 1:45:25. The results have been posted to CoolRunning.com. No need to...
Justin, I have the yellow caution tape (all x hundred feet of it) at my house. Sorry I couldn't locate you after the race on Sunday. I'll hold onto it for the...
Emmett Schmarsow
ecem4@...
Oct 13, 2005 12:49 am
1961
We're pretty close to set for the race on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Bentley Here are the loose ends: - I need someone to meet me before 8:30 a.m. to watch the...
Steve Vaitones
Usatfne@...
Oct 13, 2005 10:08 pm
1962
Steve, I am planning to compete. I can get there at 8:30 a.m. to take care of stuff. Us old guys need to have extra stretching anyway. Tom Knatt ... From:...
Steve, I plan to compete Sunday. Is there an entry form on line somewhere? I didn't see any on the USATF site. -- Charlie -- ... From: "Steve Vaitones"...
How could I forget about Charlie W.? We will have an over 60 decrepit team! I will be the leader in decrepitude, being the oldest. Tom Knatt ... From:...
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