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TT: How to Walk a Race


Today’s Topic is FREE: I’ve chosen this one:

Some of my running friends are now walking (by choice) and some of my running friends are walking due to injuries.

I have walked a few races myself and I may do so again in the future.

So here are a few tips:

  • Make sure the race is open long enough and allows walkers. Contact the RD if you are in doubt.
  • Respect Runners’ Etiquette.  Start in the back and move over if runners are trying to pass you.
  • Train.  Don’t just wing it. Practice walking the race distance (or close to it) several times.
  • Follow the same precautions as if you are running.  Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Eat appropriate pre-race food.
  • Brace for an Anticlimactic Finish.  You may be last. The post-race refreshments table may be empty. There may not be many spectators cheering you on.
  • Embrace Your New Adventure and its Advantages. You will be able to talk comfortably, more easily view and enjoy the scenery and you will recover more quickly.
  • Have fun!

Happy Running! Have you ever walked a whole race? Please share.

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Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida (The Running Teacher) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).

and tomorrow:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs

11 thoughts on “TT: How to Walk a Race”

  1. I’ve never walked an entire race, but I have been walking a lot lately. It’s definitely a different perspective! I think it’s a great alternative if you can’t or don’t want to run for some reason, but really love races.

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  2. I have not walked an entire race but have taken advantage of run walk intervals. I think it’s great that people walk races too! We all cross the same finish line

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  4. I have walked tons of races. I’ve never been last, either. If you use your arms and keep your steps small, you can really get a nice pace going.

    It’s actually funny – I was doing intervals on Sunday, and was on a walk break. I really wanted to get done, so I was booking it. I heard two women behind me, and they wanted to walk… but the one woman was like “but I can’t walk like THAT. We are going to have to go slower.” So I guess she was impressed by my speed lol.

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  6. These are great tips on walking a race, Darlene. I’ve been thinking about that recently and wether or not I want to walk our local turkey trot now that I’m no longer running. I just don’t think I can do it. I might go cheer on my friends at the start and then go for a walk in another direction. I think my heart would be broken being on the course and not running the race.

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    • Perhaps. It’s not easy if you prefer to run and can’t. For me often it’s better than deferring. Also you walk with others it’s less depressing.

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