Resources - Race Walking Internet Links
The following is a compulation of the best walking links on the net. If you would like to add a link to this page please email the web master listed at the bottom of the page.
Note: If you are looking for a racewalking club in your area, visit the Club Contacts page for additional links.
ORGANIZATIONS
- Australian Federation of Race Walking Clubs
The Australian Federation of Race Walking Clubs was formed in the 1960's and is a Federation of all the major Race Walking Clubs of the States and Territories of Australia. It has a current membership of 12 clubs with a total membership of some 500+ racewalkers.
- Dave McGovern's World Class Race Walking Page (aka racewalking.org)
Your one source for Dave's World Class Racewalk Clinic information, Dave's race walking ramblings, elite athlete photos, links to other great racewalk sites and more! Check out Dave's compendium of articles on all sorts of race walking topics!
- English Racewalking Association
The official site of the English Racewalking Association
- EroFit
An organization promoting race walking and fitness.
- IAAF
The International Ametuer Athletic Federation's Race Walking Home Page.
- www.racewalking-naumburg.de
- The North American Racewalking Foundation (NARF) is a national/international service organization that provides instructional and networking information. The Foundation's web site has beginning instruction, Racewalk 101 with Icabod, along with four calculators for age grading, calculating track and road distances and times. It's index, contains information on many aspects of racewalking from starting clubs to judging to books and videos. The Foundation is located in Pasadena, CA. E-mail address: narwf@aol.com
- Racewalking International, Inc. (RWI)
Racewalking International (RWI) is primed and ready to enhance race walking through development of youth programs, and provide a professional coaching center for intermediate and senior level walkers. RWI sponsored a walking symposium at the Sydney Olympics and will present its second international symposium at the World Championships (2001) in Edmonton. Youth camps, seminars and special walking programs are scheduled throughout the year.
- South Americans Veterans Athletes
South American activities. Health sport. Records. Calendar activities. Training.Links. ASUDAVE. CAVRA.
- US Track & Field Website
Check out the USTAF homepage. Racewalk.com is the official racewalking page for USATF.
ALL SORTS OF INFORMATION ON WALKING
- Big AOL Racewalking Link List
Links from around the world.
- High School Race Walking
A great site with a ton of stats for high school race walking.
- Curt Sheller's Page
A plethora of walking information that is updated frequently.
- Race Walking Record Magazine
After 60 years in print, Race Walking Record ("The voice of British race walking") is now available in electronic form, via a new web site. Each month, Race Walking Record includes:
Reports of major races.
Inspirational interviews with top race walkers.
Fitness and training advice from leading coaches.
News of interest to the race walking community.
Full reports of the latest British races and thorough coverage of major oversees and international events.
Listings of forthcoming races.
...plus many quality pictures of race walkers in action.
- SportsInjury.com.au
An excellent source of information about sports injuries. (No specific section on racewalking yet, but we're working on them...)
- The Mining Company Walking Pages
More than just race walking, this site contains walking info for all kinds of walkers.
- The Walking Connection
The Walking Connection is an alliance of people worldwide who love to walk, hike and travel. Based in the Valley of The Sun in Arizona, we provide walkers of all fitness levels and interests with information, products, services and activities locally and globally.
- The Web Walker
Dedicated to the unique information requirements of the Masters Race Walker.
- UltraOz
A website dedicated to utra-walking and ultra-running.
- Walkertown USA
Club listings, results, etc. A plethora of information!
- Walking.About.com
Excellent, very complete, source of walking information.
Check out the list of walking friendly marathons.
- Walking and Hiking in the UK, WalkingAndHiking contains over 50 articles all written by our team of experts and we add around new 10 articles each month.
- WalkWays Productions
WalkWays Productions looks to make your walking activities better, easier, and more enjoyable by supplying you with information about proper walking technique, training, and competitive opportunities.
Based in the New England area.
- World Track and Field Web Site
Track and Field News Resource
- Yahoo! Group - marathonwalkers
This is a support group for anyone interested in marathon walking. We will share information, advice and support. For all experience levels - whether you are planning your first marathon or your 50th.
- Yahoo! Group: Texas Racewalking
Discussion group for walkers in Texas interested in racewalking for fitness and fun. This is a support group to meet other people, find out about local races, etc. All levels welcome.
- Yahoo! Racewalking Group
Racewalking technique, events, results, standing, and discussion. Sign up to receive daily summaries of email discussions.
INDIVIDUALS
- Chris Maddocks Retired 5-time Olympic athlete, author and family man.
- Denis Langlois website
Denis LANGLOIS is the best walker in France, on 20 Km and 50 Km Walk. He's the 8th at 50 Km W Road World list (as 24th June). Visit the racewalker website with his results, his trainings, pictures...
- Dominique Guebey's racewalking pages
A contribution to racewalking on the net : information, training, links and numerous photos
- Kjersti Plätzer's web site
The official web site of the Norwegian Race Walker who won an Olympic Silver Medal in Sydney 2000. Site is in English
- Nathan Deakes
Read about Nathan Deakes, a top Australian race walker.
- Mark Easton
Photos of UK Race Walking.
COMMERCIAL
- Jonathan S. McElvery, Photographer
Great shots of the 2001 USATF 1 & 2 Hour Champs
- RunnersGear.com
Offering an extensive variety of products to enhance your walking/running experience. All first time visitors receive 20% off their first purchase.
- SnowPack Cold Therapy
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- Treadmill Reviews and Ratings
Treadmill reviews, treadmill ratings, treadmill buying guide and more.