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We can't call it running if at least one foot has to be on the ground at a time. That requirement also drastically limits stride length, giving an inherent adva
by glitchc 2y ago
We can't call it running if at least one foot has to be on the ground at a time. That requirement also drastically limits stride length, giving an inherent advantage to the runner.
- IncreasePosts 2y agoIf you watch professional speed walkers they frequently have both feet off the ground. Just like in the NBA many players travel all the time, but it just isn't called.
- crustaceansoup 2y agoIt's an open secret that "cheating" (i.e. not having both feet planted) is ubiquitous, to the point that since 1996 the official rule is now "not naked-eye visible loss of contact, or visibly bent knee". You can watch any slow-motion video of racewalkers and they seem to lose contact on every stride.
- teruakohatu 2y agoAnd they seem to break that break even that very loose rule when they think they can get away with it. With cheap modern tech I am sure they could enforce the contact rules.
- philipwhiuk 2y agoYeh there was a lot of consternation in the sport the other year because it's now very easy to enforce but all the current pros would be DQ'd
- klyrs 2y agoA bomb on a pair of deadman switches? You don't need modern tech...