San Diego Racewalk Chair Qualifies for Olympic Team

On May 11 at the IAAF World Racewalk Cup, Philip Dunn qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.  Dunn, USATF San Diego/Imperial Racewalk Chair, won the U.S. Olympic Team Trials 50km Racewalk in February but still needed to meet the Olympic time standard of 4:07:00.  In Cheboksary, Russia, he walked 4:05:10 to qualify for his third consecutive Olympics in the 50km racewalk.

Racewalking in San Diego

San Diego has a variety of racewalking opportunities for walkers of all ages and abilities.

For walkers interested in learning the basics or improving their skills, check out Liz Salvato's Walk2Win training program for a "goal-oriented program offering guidance, motivation, structured training and FUN!"

For younger walkers, several youth clubs offer regular practices and competitions in various locations around the county. Check out the List of Local Clubs at USATF.

Many local road races encourage walking participation, though Elite Racing's Carlsbad 5000 is the only one to recognize a separate walking division.

Good places to get in some racewalking training here in San Diego include:

  Bike trails around Mission Bay
  Lake Morena loop
  Miramar Reservoir loop
  Chula Vista Marina area
  Silver Strand bike path from Imperial Beach to Coronado

See you at the races!

See also:
  www.racewalk.com
  USA Race Walking Grand Prix Series