Have you ever found yourself on a walk, craving a more intense workout but dreading the idea of an all-out run? Enter race walking: a sport that “combines the endurance of the long distance running ...

Have you ever found yourself on a walk, craving a more intense workout but dreading the idea of an all-out run? Enter race walking: a sport that “combines the endurance of the long distance running ...

Race walking is making an unexpected comeback in an era where high-intensity workouts and ultra-marathons dominate fitness headlines. This centuries-old Olympic sport blends athleticism and ...

There are a couple of myths that might keep women from signing up for a local race. The first is that you have to be a runner in order to do a race. The truth is, you can totally walk—or even run-walk ...

Track and field at the 2024 Olympics got off to a slower start Thursday with race walking kicking off the athletics events in Paris, but what exactly is the viral sport and how does it work? Men's and ...

PARIS, France — Tug of wars, live-pigeon shooting and single synchronized swimming were among the absurd Olympic sports throughout time. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics introduced new sports like climbing, ...

In recent years, a niche breed of extreme ultramarathons has slowly emerged into the public consciousness, inspiring varying levels of excitement, awe, confusion and horror. From the mammoth 106-mile ...

While track athletes are sprinting for gold at the Stade de France, other competitors will be walking to the finish line in Paris. Among the dozens of track and field events, there are three race ...

(NEXSTAR) – No, the Olympians competing in this year’s race walking events aren’t “cheating” — but it sure might look like it, if you’re unfamiliar with the official rules. Race walking was first ...