He qualified for the Olympic trials in the 20-kilometer race walk in 2012 and 2016. As a competitive race walker, he clocks steps at a faster pace than the average adult runs. “So my coach asked if I wanted to try race walking.” Skeptical but wanting to contribute to the team, Mr. Luettchau gave it a try. He will compete July 30 at the USATF 10,000-meter Race Walk Championships in Manalapan, N.J. Very few of my race walk friends get injured.” Runners can embrace any technique they choose, but race walking is a judged sport with a specific, legal stride.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 29, 2017 10:52 UTC