Racewalking is a faster form of bipedal-locomotion (a.k.a. walking) in general. Competitive racewalkers follow a similar type of training regimen as competitive runners. Racewalkers also focus on technique, speed, the aerobic benefits of training and racing strategy. The final distinction of racewalking is that racewalkers are judged by certified officials and are expected to follow the two rules of racewalking as defined below.
Racewalking is defined as a progression of steps so taken that no visible (to the human eye) loss of contact occurs. In simpler terms, this means that a racewalker must have a protion of one foot on the ground at all times.
