http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/ Racewalking technique, events, results, standing, and discussion. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:41:47 GMT Steve Vaitones http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21507 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21507 Jack's comparison is a good example of the need for time and steady training to mature and develop in the 50K See that Leon Jasionowski improved a solid 32 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:36:48 GMT Jack Mortland http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21506 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21506 When I posted those ancient results, I forgot to mention that the only competitor to appear in both the 1971 race and this year's race was Leon Jasionowski, Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:21:28 GMT Jack Mortland http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21505 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21505 Since Gary referred to the 1971 National 50 in Nutley, N.J., I thought the results of that race might be of interest as we compare them to the Surprise race. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:24:15 GMT Steve Vaitones http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21504 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21504 The IAAF site for Chihuahua is quite clear - Under Entry standards: There have been no set qualification standards established but it is strongly recommended, Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:33:19 GMT alvia gaskill http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21503 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21503 Given that it is at an elevation of  4642 ft., will the boys be allowed to bring along their oxygen tanks?  That 4:30 number was pretty scary, wasn't it Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:31:51 GMT alvia gaskill http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21502 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21502 It is my understanding that they are now in the hands of Andrew Young's attorney and will be made available shortly (for a fee). ... From: adavidsonnyc@... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:16:10 GMT adavidsonnyc@... http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21501 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21501 There were racewalk people taking pictures and videos on the course. I'd like to know if these will be put up on the internet and if so, which website. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:15:22 GMT AJ http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21500 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21500 Gary, USATF may not yet have a full team going. At this point only Jonathan and Ray have committed to going to Chihuahua. I am not and Steve is planning to do Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:54:35 GMT Rayzwocker@... http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21499 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21499 Gary, I'm still looking but don't see the 4:30 anywhere. If that is the case for sea level, it wasn't followed in Cheboksary. Ray Sharp finished in 4:42 and Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:22:05 GMT Gary Westerfield http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21498 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21498 I was right for sea level courses. 4:30 is the cut off. However, Ron Daniel reminded me that the additional time was added to the 4:30 to account for Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:26 GMT Gary Westerfield http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21497 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21497 I was wrong. It was 4:40, and that was for starting the last lap. Sorry. Gary From: rayzwocker@... [mailto:rayzwocker@...] Sent: Tuesday, February 09, Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:49:55 GMT Ron Daniel http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21496 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21496 Gary, Great remembrance.  I too wandered that course. However, unless there is a new policy, below is the standard published on the World Cup cite.  This Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:44:40 GMT Rayzwocker@... http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21495 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21495 Gary, The IAAF Chihuahua web site says: ENTRY STANDARDS There have been no setqualification standards established but it is strongly recommended, tokeep a high Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:37:20 GMT Gary Westerfield http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21494 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21494 While the numbers at the 50 K were impressive, the times are reminiscent of the times some of us permanently retired walked 39 years ago. I believe Ray is Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:55:18 GMT AJ http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21493 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/racewalking/message/21493 Prologue: At the end of October I had the wonderful opportunity to be in Rachel and Tim's wedding. The morning of the wedding I was able to train with Tim and