Race-walkers trumpet sport’s health benefits
By KRYSTLE CHOW
Published in the Sports section of Centretown News.
Feb. 25, 2005.
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Roger Burrows wears a maroon windbreaker and track pants with sturdy sneakers as he strolls at a leisurely pace, breath steaming against the brisk air as he talks. Picking up his arms to chest level, he shortens his stride into quick, little steps while driving his foot along the ground, increasing his speed until it almost matches that of a runner.
This is race-walking.
It’s a sport that’s become increasingly popular in the past five years, says Burrows. (more…)
