Get Fit – Have Fun – Walk Fast™
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About Coach Carmen®
Coach Carmen® is a USATF Level 1, Safe Sport Certified Coach with over 25 years of experience. She has been a competitive walker since 1986, making the US 50k Women’s Racewalk Teams in 2015 and 2016. As a former gymnast, her expertise is in functional movement. She also has a Barefoot Training Specialist certificate from the Evidence Based Fitness Academy.
Race Walk 101 – Technique Basics
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Files: Racewalk 101 Recap Elements PDF – Racewalk 101 Recap Workout PDF
Race Walk 101 – Learn the Basics, Get Started and How-to Advice from Coach Carmen
Online Coaching – Technique Review
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Posture misalignment, or lack of strength and flexibility can impede your ability to race walk efficiently. If that’s you, sign up for a month of extra drills and exercises to focus on those problem areas specific to you.
Relay Team Training
Packages available for single or multiple group sessions
Learn all the components for a team relay race. Whether it is a few hours long or multiple days, Coach Carmen® will help you prepare for success. She starts with a quick review of fast, efficient walking before transitioning to a cardio training program to get fit enough to safely race fast. You’ll also learn tips and tricks for avoiding logistical mistakes on the road, so you’ll have a smooth event.
NOTE: This class offering can be done as a one-up or a series. Contact Coach Carmen® at cj@reshod.com to arrange a separate single session for your team. Otherwise, one or more of your team members can join our weekly workouts at the track.
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Spring Training
Get Fit – Have Fun – Walk Fast!
Coach Carmen® offers in-person group training for the Portland, Oregon area beginning in May. Gather your walking buddies or relay team members to hone your walking technique through functional movement exercises, strength training, walking drills and fast walking! This 4-week session is a fun and affordable way to jump start your summer walking goals. Choose from a Tuesday evening, Wedesday evening or Saturday morning options. Cost: $50. Drop-in fee $15.
Choose from three locations in the Portland, Oregon area: Grant High School, Southridged High School or the Rec Center at 158th and Walker Road, in Beaverton.
Summer Track practice
Get Fit – Have Fun – Walk Fast!
Get in shape over the summer with group training. Many of the walkers who participate in this session are preparing for a 24-hour walking relay race. Coach Carmen® offers a 12-16 week session to get you ready for whatever your summer race plans happen to be. So gather your walking buddies or relay team members and sign up today, as space is limited! Group training is a fun and affordable way to help improve your race walk technique, speed, and efficiency. There are two locations offered in the Portland, Oregon area.
THE SUMMER SESSION BEGINS THE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE, 2024. The Southridge option starts May 4th. We’re planning to do several local races as well as carpool to Eugene to watch the Olympic trials on Saturday, June 29th.
Cost: $150
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- 16055 SW Walker Rd. PMB 112, Beaverton, Oregon 97006 USA
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