Welcome!
Racewalkers Northwest was founded in 1993 by John Hanan II. We are dedicated to physical fitness through safe, systematic training and mental fitness through competition. Our club members represent all ages and racewalking abilities. Check us out - join us for one of our weekly club walks. We welcome new members!
Our membership year runs from January 1 - December 31, and is a deal at $25! Your membership includes a weekly e-mail newsletter, access to a Members Only web page, and notification of all club events. Members can purchase entry to all 4 club races for an additional 25! Need additional details? Want to join? Click here to download a membership application (PDF format; Adobe Acrobat required.)
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| What's New - July 25, 2010 |
Weekly Track Workouts Added: Additional workouts added on the east side (Floyd Light Middle School track) and west side (Sunset HS Track). Click on "Walk-Race-Volunteer" link at left for more information.
Sign Up for the RWNW Whistle Stop 10K Racewalk on August 15: Click on "Walk-Race-Volunteer" link at left for more information and a link to download an entry form (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).
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| RWNW 2010 Officers (from left): Les Shields, Carmen Jackinsky, Anne Whitaker, Rob Frank. |
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President Carmen Jackinsky began racewalking in 1986 and is a charter member of RWNW. She loves to compete, coach and cobble shoes. Carmen owns ReShod Walking Shoes, a brand that caters to walkers of all types. Vice President Rob Frank is the head track coach for Banks HS. He qualified for the Olympic Trials in 1976 and has never lost his ability to speed! Treasurer Les Shields and his wife (not pictured) joined the club in 2003 and enjoy staying in shape by attending group walks and racing throughout the year. Secretary Anne Whitaker is also a charter member of RWNW. She began racewalking in 1990, won two gold medals at the Nike World Master Games and raced at the WAVA Championships in Gateshead, England, as well as five National Masters Championships. She's a Certified Racewalk Official and keeps members connected with club and worldwide racewalking activities through the weekly RWNW Highlights.
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