You have to learn how to crawl before you can walk and walk before you can run. Well, once you’ve got walking mastered, you’ll realize it’s the main form of animal transportation on earth, but it’s also a competitive Olympic sport enjoyed by people around the world. Race walking is a long distance event where competitors must walk. It’s different from running because at least one foot must have contact with the ground at all times. The supporting leg must be straight, and not bent at the knee, from the time of the first impact of the foot with the ground, until the supporting leg passes below the body. Competitors also swivel and tilt their hips to lengthen their strides. World-class race walkers can walk a mile in less than six minutes. It’s an inexpensive sport as all you really need are shoes and clothing.
