Two major points to be repeated here: The SPORT is Athletics, the event group is Endurance within which Race walking is an EVENT. Any performance not recorded...
The difference between running and race walking is the leg is bent (i.e. flexed at the knee) on contact and in midstance when running; and straight on contact...
Drake, Andrew
A.Drake@...
Nov 27, 2009 9:50 am
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Bridget I cannot logon but hope this reaches you all. No our aim should not be to aim high that is Adndi's role at Carnigie. Yes our sport should be all about...
Will everyone please stop proclaiming the "Death of the sport" and the "End of Race Walking"? These phrases have been doing the rounds for thirty years at...
As Manx Harrier brought up the Parish Walk as a bad example, lets also use it to turn this argument on its head as a good example. Almost 1600 people entered....
Manx Harrier said *NOT having fields packed full of veteran shufflers and creepers who would have no reason to walk any other way if this proposed rule change...
Fantastic post! Would you mind sending it along to the _racewalking@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:racewalking@yahoogroups.com) list? If you're not a member, may I...
I'm in total agreement with my fellow Manxies Michael George and Bridget Kaneen on this. I especially agree with the sentiment that mass participation...
E & H can already apply for B permits for any of their events if mass participation is their goal - that is not quite the same as removing the straight leg...
You can all argue about whether E&H's's suggestion is good or bad until the cows come home. But I repeat Enfield are trying to find a means to increase the...
I have been reluctant to wade into this swirling mire but lets look at a few things, I had best declare where I stand, I believe there is only one rule, that...
Moving between A & B races does not cause you a problem Nick because you, from what I have seen in the past are able to lock out properly when you are race...
I see plenty of atrocious walking going past, but that's because they are lifting in a way that is not detectable to the human eye when seen sideways on where...
This discussion is getting away from the point of Enfield's proposal. Enfield who run the most popular series of racewalking events in the UK are trying to...
Even 'B' category racing can lead to some pretty atrocious looking walking. The advocates of this change seem to think that all competitors will be totally...
I think you a missing the point - if veterans are to compete in open competition they would still be expected to clear the full height of the senior hurdles...
And, Martin, the IAAF, (through WMA) DO reduce the height of hurdles (and adjust the distance between them) for Veterans! Arthur Thomson ... [Non-text portions...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz0R-E3Ijio The full results from yesterday's Australian 50km meet have now been posted on the AA website. They read Australian...
Whatever next! Dropping the YAG championships to be replaced by Vets championships? Imagine asking the IAAF or UK:A to remove the hurdles from hurdles events...
I see that John Constandinou has received enquiries about voting at the A.G.M. If someone thinks that he or she should have received notice of the A.G.M....
Every few years, someone who can no longer follow the rules decides it would better suit them to change the rules to something more appealing for their own...
I have been asked about who is allowed to vote at the AGM. The following is taken from the AGM final notice and gives details: NOTES ON THE CONDUCT OF THE...
I sincerely hope that when I cannot get through any of my races because of bent knee dq cards that I will do the decent thing and go hiking in the hills to...
Hi All, I read with interest the piece in RWR but come to the following conclusion: While I embrace the sentiment of inclusion proposed by this rule change, I ...
Hi, News story on UKA web site as published in current edition of Athletics Weekly: http://www.uka.org.uk/media/news/november-2009/18-11-09-official-line/ Our...
Drake, Andrew
A.Drake@...
Nov 18, 2009 3:27 pm
4447
Note that yahoo has put a line break in the middle of the link. The easiest option is to copy the whole link and paste it into the address bar of your browser!...
Try this link to find out: http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/clips/usain-bolt-speed-walking -race-92909/1161968/ Well they say any publicity is...
Thanks Peter, Apologies from me - Peel to Douglas will take up my attention that day. Keep up the good work Best wishes, Bridget ... From: cassidyhufflers To:...
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