Many Walking Club members enjoy competing in races - local races, national races and races in other countries, races that include a judged racewalk and races that don't.

     Not all racewalkers race!  Many have never entered a competition, and have no desire to do so. 

     However, many of us enjoy participating in races - some participate in a select few races each year, some do every race with a judged racewalk, some do any and all races they hear about.

     Participating in races gives us a good reason to keep walking each week whether we are in the mood or not.  Racing makes us pay attention to our training, and helps us get more fit. 

     That doesn't mean we all plan to win a trophy!  We just enjoy being there, seeing friends, making it to the finish line, getting that tee-shirt.

     Read some of the stories about racewalking in races.  You may be inspired to give it a try, or maybe not.  But I think you'll be inspired, regardless.