The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction will host a free racewalking clinic to help walkers looking to improve their racewalking technique. The clinic will be led by two-time U.S. Olympic trials qualifier and three-time national champion Jordan Crawford and two-time Olympic trials qualifier Bricyn Healey. The racewalking clinic will take place on Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. at Community First Credit Union’s headquarters, located at 1575 Dresang Way in Neenah (map).
While the racewalking clinic is free, participants are asked to register by visiting www.foxcitiesmarathon.org/training-events/race-walking-clinic/.
Healy and Crawford, a USA Track & Field certified race walk official and winner of the 2023 ThedaCare Half Marathon Competitive Walk , will lead this one-hour long training session.
“We are incredibly lucky to have not one but two U.S. Olympic trial qualifiers able to help competitive walkers improve their form and prepare for race day,” explained Julie Johnson, Fox Cities Marathon race director. “Racewalking is a sport that is gaining momentum across the country, but very few races offer a racewalking competition like our ThedaCare Half Marathon Competitive Walk. The Fox Cities Marathon aims to provide a race for every pace, and we live up to that commitment of being an inclusive community-hosted and operated event.”
During the racewalking clinic, Crawford and Healey will be actively assisting racewalkers in refining their form. This interactive clinic, featuring live demonstrations, will require active participation from attendees who will be practicing walking techniques in real time. To get the most out of this engaging session, participants are encouraged to come prepared with proper footwear for walking, dressed in comfortable attire and equipped with sun protection and a water bottle.
All paces and levels of racewalkers are welcome, from those curious about the sport to those who actively compete in racewalking. Attendees of the racewalking clinic can look forward to an immersive learning experience that covers:
· Proper racewalking techniques
· Strength training exercises for racewalkers
· Rules of Competitive Racewalking
· Appropriate racewalking shoes and attire
For those interested in signing up for the ThedaCare Half Marathon Competitive Walk, click here. For more information on the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction or to register for an event, visit foxcitiesmarathon.org.
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About Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction
The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction, inspires health, wellness and community … one step at a time. Its weekend of events brings together thousands of participants, volunteers, spectators, local businesses and community partners at eight events, including a marathon, half marathon, half marathon competitive walk, relay marathon, 10K, 5K, selection of kids events and health & wellness expo. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Community First Fox Cities Marathon has returned nearly $1.2 million to local non-profits, community partners and running organizations since 1991. Visit foxcitiesmarathon.org for more information.
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