Ray, Pretty good theory. A case in point is a photo I posted a long time ago in the misc photos folder called the "'95 Pan Am Games 50K." I'm at the back of...
Certainly I oversimplified the issue in this case, but I was walking with another Anglo-Saxon the majority of my Pan Am Games race. After 1992, I fully...
Yes, I agree with Dave that it's not about the athlete's height or pigment, it's about interpretation of the rules, and I would add, a difference in race...
The second Race Walking Australia championships were held last weekend in Adelaide. Although it doesn't have the strength and depth of the first one annual...
Is there any way to insure your knee is straight at contact? My knee has a small bend in it when my heel hits the ground. Thanks for any info. Steve...
Hi Ray, I'm glad that you said "in many cases" in your below posting. After observing the Mexican dominance at Eschborn, Germany, I came back with short arms...
Anyone looking for the IAAF RW Challenge video highlights from 2007, and does not wish to navigate the IAAF site to find them, can get to them in 3 clicks of a...
After several years of having my access to the racewalk mail list blocked - both as e-mail and as a web page, I'm finally back. For various reasons, I'll be...
I agree with Ray Sharp's theory about higher turnover versus the "long pendulum" style resulting in faster performances. Our race walk history clearly has gone...
In a message dated 8/3/2007 6:54:28 AM Central Daylight Time, edward.fitch@... writes: I'm a little distracted by my upcoming church wedding and it's...
Since there seems to be a small virtual reunion taking place, thought I might as well say hi too. I've been lurking around, reading news, and remembering fun...
From the USATF Press release: Winners in the men's race walk were Edward Parrot of Tampa, Fla., (M35, 25:10.88), Edgardo Rodriquez of Gotha, Fla., (M40,...
USATF-Long Island has a limited supply of international yellow paddles available. Paddles will be sold in two ways: 1.) Sets of three paddles; one loss of...
There was a live video feed from the Master's Nationals on the USATF website. The web link is http://usatfmasters.sportnet.com/index.php? stream=08_03. I...
It would be nice if they even covered the races at the Open T&F Champs, let alone sending out someone to cover the other events. As it stands now, they will...
Does anyone have any experience using Diadora Mythos Racers for racewalking? Thanks in advance for any advice/experience. Lauri in AZ Visit my Blog!! ...
Lauri, Diadora is a wonderful shoe maker. I have raced for years in Diadora "Double Action"...a lightweight racing flat thats perfect for RWing. I am...
TR (dick) Petruzzi
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Aug 5, 2007 2:56 am
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Lauri, Diadora is a wonderful shoe maker. I have raced for years in Diadora "Double Action"...a lightweight racing flat thats perfect for RWing. I am...
TR (dick) Petruzzi
mrpro@...
Aug 5, 2007 2:58 am
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Complete results for the 5k and 10k are available at wwww.mastersracewalkrankings.com or at the USATF web site:-). Tom Higbie...
Passing this along -- saw it at the Marchadores list serve. (Ray) Many readers may be interested in commenting on proposed changes of rules for Veteran...
I am the Chair of the Race Walking Committee within the Masters Track & Field Committee (jurisdiction over American Race Walkers resides with the Masters T&F...
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Aug 7, 2007 2:23 pm
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Bob, Hell...why would Proposal (38) only allow a Bent knee...why not allow the Walker to also then spring off that bent knee and free himself/herself from...
TR (dick) Petruzzi
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Aug 7, 2007 3:20 pm
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Beitia and Paquillo in awesome form - Spanish championships Monday 6 August 2007 San Sebastián, Spain – Ruth Beitia and ‘Paquillo’ Fernández...
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Aug 7, 2007 3:48 pm
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Don't know the difference between their Nationals and Elite Nationals, as some competed in both, 2 weeks apart Numbers are strong Juniors, held on 28, follow...
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Aug 7, 2007 3:51 pm
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I received the following from a non-race walk friend and pass it onto the list. I lap-counted for a female race walker from Florida and I think her name was ...
