race walking information

Race Walking Info:

If your goal is to work your way from walking to running, then check out Your 10-week walk/run programme - "The aim of this programme is for a complete beginner to be able to run 30 minutes non-stop at the end of 10 weeks. Before you start with this schedule, get your legs ready with eight days of walking (after you have had a medical exam, that is): Walk for 20 minutes a day for the first four days, then increase to 30 minutes a day for four more days."

The Complete Guide to Racewalking Technique and Training by Dave McGovern
Amazon Customer Review: 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. Walkers who don't actually compete in events would benefit from the information provided and would become better, more efficient walkers. Runners would also benefit from learning the how to racwalk and use it as a cross-trainer. A highly enjoyable read.

Injury

The most common running injuries are foot problems, chafing and knee problems. I have some basic information about these issues below. I'm not a doctor - this is just information I have found in research.

If you have specific questions, I highly recommend asking Neil Chasan, PT, MMT. Neil Chasan answers medical running questions for On The Run's runners clinic . He is very helpful and knowledgeable.

If you are looking for a broader understanding of how to prevent injury, there are a three books that I recommend:

The first is Running Injury-Free : How to Prevent, Treat and Recover from Dozens of Painful Problems by Joe Ellis, Joe Henderson. This book is all about helping you to distinguish nagging pains that you can treat at home from more serious issues.

My second book recommendation is Healthy Runner's Handbook by Lyle J. Micheli.

"Healthy Runner's Handbook helps runners put an end to nagging injuries by showing them how to run safely and successfully. Health Runner's Handbook shows runners how to diagnose, care for, and rehabilitate 31 specific overuse injuries. It also provides valuable guidance on how to prevent these injuries in the first place! The heart of Healthy Runner's Handbook gives general guidelines for both self- and doctor-prescribed treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to the foot; ankle; lower leg;..." -Midwest Book Review

My third book Recommendation is The Runner's Repair Manual by Murray and Barbara Burr Weisenfeld.

Learn to diagnose and treat running injuries. Shin splints, stress fractures, they cover it all. Then, learn to diagnose and treat the underlying problems.

Everything is clear and practical. This is a must for anyone who runs hard. By learning to diagnose and treat yourself, you'll prevent injuries and improve as a runner.