Fitness/Power Walking

milly · Post by **milly** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:41 am

Would appreciate any technique tips for power/speed/race walking?

Is the skill in the swing of the arms?
Is it in the step?

I currently do a 4km walk to work each morning and it takes me 30 minutes. I know I can and want to do better but can't seem to get legs to go any faster. (a personal goal I have set is 5km in 30 minutes)Not into jogging, too hard on the knees.

What's the secret? I know it can be in the detail of the technique.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:50 pm

a good way to go faster is to run, there will come apoint where you just can;t walk any faster...probably more timing then a specific technique thing too

milly · Post by **milly** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:24 am

swanso5 wrote:a good way to go faster is to run, there will come apoint where you just can;t walk any faster...probably more timing then a specific technique thing too

Thanks swanso5 - understand what you are saying, but I need & am looking for some practices that I can put into action. I'm sure that there must be techniques or ways to increase efficiency in power walking, whether it be in the movement/momentum of the arms or legs/hips etc.

I feel as though I can still go faster just not sure what the key factors are. Not into running, too hard on the joints for me.

Appreciate any comments/tips you can provide me.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:47 am

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