Racewalking...

[cduane]

A friend dragged me into the walking division of a 5K roadrace for the benefit of the local YMCA. I did no preparation of any kind. I wore my old trail shoes, too heavy for pavement.

We located the winner of the last several years, so I followed him for the first half of the race. I had no idea I could keep up with him. His shoulders looked kind of tight.

I did not know the course, with all of its loops. So when the leader said we were almost done, I thought, maybe I had better push now. So I passed him. But there was another mile to go!

Now I had nobody to copy for technique and I listened more to my body. I came in a minute ahead of my opponent, who in turn bested his previous record by a minute.

My time was 36:57 minutes for the 5K, which works out to faster than 5 mph.

An amusing time was had by all. The Tai Chi must have helped...

[Scott]

Way to go C!

[robert_Thomson]

Charlie, you walking 3 miles at a good clip is like me hoofing it to the fridge during commercials to get a beer! That had to be a piece of cake for you. That's a really good sign! I think if one could only do 1 exercise, walking should be it.

Way to go!