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This one's for @mattmatt: There are two rules that govern racewalking. The first dictates that the athlete's back toe cannot leave the ground until the heel of the front foot has touched. Violation of this rule is known as loss of contact. The second rule requires that the supporting leg must straighten from the point of contact with the ground and remain straightened until the body passes over it

almost 2 years ago

  • Kathy S.P
    Kathy S.
    Kathy S.

    Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racewalking

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  • Caleb K.P
    Caleb K.
    Caleb K.

    Then clearly the guy in the lead is cheating because both of his feet are off the ground. See, he just wants to run!

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  • Heather G.
    Heather G.
    Heather G.

    oh yes, I spy the cheater! I would never have the self restraint for race walking!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Drew V.
    Drew V.
    Drew V.

    THATS A RUNNER IN THERE!!!! DID SOMEONE TELL HIM??!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Kathy G.
    Kathy G.
    Kathy G.

    Dun dun DUUUUN!!!!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Christina H.
    Christina H.
    Christina H.

    I've always wondered...and now I know...and the more you know...

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Peter L.P
    Peter L.
    Peter L.

    I see two cheaters. Boy, I sure hope Christopher McDougall doesn't set his "barefooting" sights on racewalkers. "Born to Racewalk" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

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  • Phong C.
    Phong C.
    Phong C.

    I've seen a couple of 'racewalkers' train on the weekends before, it's...different..I'm sure it's pretty competitive too!

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  • Stephen R.P
    Stephen R.
    Stephen R.

    humans have gaits just like horses. your body wants to break into a run because walking past a certain speed is just inefficient. hard not to pass judgement on this sport.

    almost 2 years ago • Like