Walking Place, for Wishers walking their races

[windwalker]

Happy Monday

My first experience in a run/walk was this Saturday. I had such a great time. But I was pretty nervous beforehand!
I walked the 4 mi. in 58:40:16. I didn't "race" but I definitely walked hard the whole way and passed some other walkers at the end. I'd say 95% of the people there were running.
What can I say - I loved it! Looking forward to a 5K in September and another in early October.
For anyone who knows - how does it work if you both run and walk in a 5K or other race, as far as your "time" - it seems like it's not fair to full-blown walkers to have a time based on some running? (I'm doing the C25K right now for fun.)
Thanks.

Great job on your race, you did super.

To answer your question if there are awards for the walkers and you register as a walker do not run or jog. We walkers take our sport seriously and it's a point of pride to win our awards fairly. If it's an open race where you just register with no catagories but age group then do whatever feels good.

Dave

 

[Cotillard]

Great job on your race, you did super.

To answer your question if there are awards for the walkers and you register as a walker do not run or jog. We walkers take our sport seriously and it's a point of pride to win our awards fairly. If it's an open race where you just register with no catagories but age group then do whatever feels good.

Dave

Thanks!
And thanks for the explanation. That certainly makes sense. I knew it wouldn't be fair to walkers yet I've heard of people both running and walking in races. So I guess if you sign up as a runner and have to walk part of the time THAT is what can be done fairly b/c you're not going to win any awards for time but fairly get your medal for finishing.
It's all very new and exciting to me still!

 

[windwalker]

Thanks!
And thanks for the explanation. That certainly makes sense. I knew it wouldn't be fair to walkers yet I've heard of people both running and walking in races. So I guess if you sign up as a runner and have to walk part of the time THAT is what can be done fairly b/c you're not going to win any awards for time but fairly get your medal for finishing.
It's all very new and exciting to me still!

I'm planning to start back training on wed, I've taken 2 weeks off to heal my planter fasciitis (PF), I've lost some fitness but I'm not hurting much at all now. I have a half marathon scheduled on Sept 18th and then Oct 2nd I have the state trials for the National Senior Olympics. I race walk, a sport where you are judged on form as well as speed. I do all my races at proper technique because if you get in the habit of doing it right then judged competitions are not a problem.

Dave

 

[Cotillard]

I'm planning to start back training on wed, I've taken 2 weeks off to heal my planter fasciitis (PF), I've lost some fitness but I'm not hurting much at all now. I have a half marathon scheduled on Sept 18th and then Oct 2nd I have the state trials for the National Senior Olympics. I race walk, a sport where you are judged on form as well as speed. I do all my races at proper technique because if you get in the habit of doing it right then judged competitions are not a problem.

Dave

That is really cool. Way to go and good for you for giving yourself that time off. Is PF the one where your heels hurt like heck if you don't stretch your calves enough?
National Senior Olympics? That is incredibly impressive

 

[windwalker]

That is really cool. Way to go and good for you for giving yourself that time off. Is PF the one where your heels hurt like heck if you don't stretch your calves enough?
National Senior Olympics? That is incredibly impressive

Yes that's what PF is, feels like a nail stuck in your heel, ICK! The Senior Olympics are great because over 50s like me can compete in a national competition against our own age group. I went in 2007 and there were 12,000 total competitors in all the events. Bruce Jenner and Peggy Flemming lit our torch and Bruce gave a very good speech. We even had dancing to the oldies at the Expo with Richard Simmons. (I passed on that.)

Dave

 

[Cotillard]

Yes that's what PF is, feels like a nail stuck in your heel, ICK! The Senior Olympics are great because over 50s like me can compete in a national competition against our own age group. I went in 2007 and there were 12,000 total competitors in all the events. Bruce Jenner and Peggy Flemming lit our torch and Bruce gave a very good speech. We even had dancing to the oldies at the Expo with Richard Simmons. (I passed on that.)

Dave

LOL about Richard Simmons.
Hope your PF is behind you. Congrats on your incredible competitive spirit and abilities!

 

[grammynelliebelle]

Bumping up. Still walking. Grammy

 

[MeredithRX]

Hey Grammy!

I'm still walking too. I did my personal best distance of 10.1 miles yesterday and am very proud of myself (can you tell? )

I hope everyone is doing well!

 

[windwalker]

I'm still around to guys. I'm covering for another store and mine as well so I'm putting in 60 hr weeks and not getting much else done. But Hey I have a job.

My training last evening was a 10 min walk around the block. After a 2.5 hr drive here and working the Lenscrafters store by myself I was beat.

Keep on putting one foot in front of the other and we will all end up at the mouse house.

Dave

 

[Benducci]

I like walking, I do not like running or jogging so I am thrilled to find others who would rather walk also. I do a 16 minute mile currently and am trying to get down to a 13 or 14 minute mile so I can do the Princess half marathon. I just started training so I figure I have time. Just rying to get my legs used to all this walking!

 

[DreamBeliever]

Hello Windwalker and fellow walkers

I've been away from these boards for quite a while, but I continue to walk for exercise and competitive events. I'll walk any course for a shiney new medal. I've participated in several Disney half marathons, Minnie Marathons, and Race for the Taste events. As you can see below, I'm currently training for the Wine and Dine Half in October. I'm considering the Princess Half in February if a bounce back is offered once I get to Disney in Oct. Yes, it is an addiction.

Now that I've found this thread, I'll be sure to stay in touch and I look forward to knowing you better.

 

[windwalker]

Hello Windwalker and fellow walkers

I've been away from these boards for quite a while, but I continue to walk for exercise and competitive events. I'll walk any course for a shiney new medal. I've participated in several Disney half marathons, Minnie Marathons, and Race for the Taste events. As you can see below, I'm currently training for the Wine and Dine Half in October. I'm considering the Princess Half in February if a bounce back is offered once I get to Disney in Oct. Yes, it is an addiction.

Now that I've found this thread, I'll be sure to stay in touch and I look forward to knowing you better.

Welcome back princess.

 

[DreamBeliever]

Welcome back princess.

Thank you!

As much as I love training for these events, the heat and humidity of this summer is torture. We all need to be extra mindful of our energy and hydration levels.

Good luck walking and training.

 

[escape]

I'm planning to start back training on wed, I've taken 2 weeks off to heal my planter fasciitis (PF), I've lost some fitness but I'm not hurting much at all now. I have a half marathon scheduled on Sept 18th and then Oct 2nd I have the state trials for the National Senior Olympics. I race walk, a sport where you are judged on form as well as speed. I do all my races at proper technique because if you get in the habit of doing it right then judged competitions are not a problem.

Dave

Hi Dave! I just took a race walking clinic with Dave McGovern. Wow! My shins are sore. I used muscles I never knew I had. I'd like to get into racewalking but I think I need to lose a lot more weight. Most of the speedy people seemed to be pretty lean. I guess that's true with regular walking and running. However, I think to get the proper technique with speed, you have to be fit and lean. I'll work on it after this fall. I may need your advice every now and then. I'll try not to bother you too much, though.

 

[windwalker]

Susie you are never a bother darlin. I need to get my pudgy butt back in training to, I've been working a herd of hours so I haven't felt like training. But this week should be better.

Dave

 

[Cotillard]

How's everyone doing?
I am doing Couch to 5K and incorporating it into my 5-mile walks. I must say, I love it! I'm almost through Week 5.

 

[Benducci]

Still walking here- I am still around a 1-16 minute mile but I am hoping to start speeding up. Doing a 5k this next month & I really hope to do it in 40-45 minutes.

 

[Cotillard]

Still walking here- I am still around a 1-16 minute mile but I am hoping to start speeding up. Doing a 5k this next month & I really hope to do it in 40-45 minutes.

Good luck with your 5K!

 

[DreamBeliever]

Just checking in with fellow walkers.

I'd be willing to walk in the rain to cool off from all this heat Training this summer has been brutal. However, I think I'll be primed for the W&D Half. Last year, heat played a huge factor in my slow timing during the RFTT, but at I managed to cross the finish line. This year I say, BRING IT ON

Don't forget to hydrate!

 

[eyor44]

I haven't read the entire thread yet, but wanted to say thank you for starting it. I walked the 5K and 1/2 in January and will be back in January 2011. Can't wait.
I was able to maintain 13.5mm going in but the weather and crowds really slowed me down. I finished in the allotted time but not when I wanted.

If this is your first race, don't be discouraged by the crowds. I tried hard to stay out of others way at first, but soon found my pace and learned how to get through the crowd. I never stopped but found that I passed people the entire way.