Miranda
Race Walks .....
...An experienced racewalker moves in a fluid forward motion...
What is an OLYMPIC
"B" Standard?
Miranda
started Race Walking in High School to help her team get points at track
meets.
A technically demanding event, race walking is continuing to grow in
popularity across all age groups for its fitness and competitive aspects.
The
Rush NY native was a champion in the junior ranks and has consistently
qualified for the USA Senior Nationals in Track & Field, both Indoors,
at the 3000m distance, and Outdoors, at the Olympic 20k distance
The Race Walk has been an Olympic event since 1906!
Racewalking
in the Olympics
is
contested at 20km and 50km.
"I just want to try to make it to the Olympic trials for 2012.
That'd be awesome, that's one of my goals." Miranda
likes the challenge of trying to go faster and farther.
Racewalking
is a Judged event.
What do the Paddles mean?
Miranda racewalked a 10K in under 53 minutes. That's faster than
445 people ran the same distance at the Medved Lilac 10K in Rochester,
NY in 2007. --And don't forget, she was walking.
"Race Walking is an intense event of technical ability -- you just
have to practice, stay focused and stay committed..."
USATF Niagara
Outdoor T&F Championships, 2009.
Racewalkers from
around the world tried to keep cool as Tempetures soared to a scorching
90F
The Athlete ...This All American excelled on the USA Junior National team and won the Junior National championship before moving up to the senior ranks. She has compeated on the international stage in Russia, Mexico and Canada for Team USA, and the USA World Cup Team. She is an Empire State Games Champion, Olympic Trials Qualifier, and scholar athlete...
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2012
World Cup Bound
Best's
Olympic "B" Standard Miranda participates in Students in Service (SIS), a part-time AmeriCorps program that offers scholarships to college students who participate in community service. |
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During a race Miranda can walk over 225 steps/ minute using a near flawless technique.
Heart rates of racewalkers are often higher than joggers because both the upper body as well as lower body is employed.
"Race walking is anything but a stroll in the park, and it certainly isn't like the speed walking you see ladies do at the mall. It's a real sport and it takes practice and intense training".
Burnett - 2011 Upstate Holiday Classic - Melville"I practice every day, seven days a week. No matter how I feel, no matter what the weather, I know I have to show the discipline to get out there and do my workouts."
"Race Walking taught me patience, dedication, & prioritization. I believe through hard work and dedication to the training you become a better athlete."
"You just have to persevere and stay committed and know that if you put in the time and effort, that's where you could end up."
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5/13/2012-
Under Brutaly Hot road conditions, Melville finishes
49 out of 106 at World Race Walking Cup Saransk Russia. |
Race walking can have much the same cardiovascular benefits of running but with less impact on joints, and can burn 90 - 120 calories per mile.
RaceWalk Technique http://www.eracewalk.com/Home.htm
RaceWalking
-- is an event of
Technical Ability within
the Sport of Track & Field.
It's
recognized
within the Olympic Games, the World Track & Field Championships,
the Pan American Games, and numerous national championships.
As a member of the USA Race Walking Team, "I like being a part of something that is a little more unique."
USA
Track & Field (USATF), National
Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and racewalking
in the United States.
Univ. Wisconsin-Parkside All-GLVC Scholar Athlete
Miranda racewalks or runs anywhere from 3 to 15 miles a day, lift weights, and trains in preperation for 20 kilometer Olympic races
Checking her
time @ USATF National Championships, Eugene OR, 2009 photo
from www.Racewalk.com
For more information go to, USATF Race Walking
At the highest levels, an athlete can average 7 minute miles over a 50-kilometer competition.
