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. We've also added some new features for 2009, including purchasing registration to all 4 RWNW 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?
Eastside (Grant High) Track Workout Suspended for Lack of Participation: Track practices at Grant HS (Thursday nights) are being suspended for lack of member participation. If there are members interested in restarting, please contact Marie VerMeer (send an e-mail via link on the Members Only page).
The Heat...and Track Workouts: Note that track workouts are automatically cancelled when the temperature reaches 90 degrees or above.
Next Predict Race - July 21, 7:00 PM at the Buxton Trailhead! Updated information has been added for the July 21 "Predict Race". For information, click the "Walk - Race - Volunteer" link at left.
RWNW Members: Take the Membership Challenge! The first 5 RWNW members to bring in a new member* (*anyone who has not been a member for the previous three years) receives an employee store pass to BOTH Columbia Sportswear and Nike! In order to receive your prize, contact Membership Chair Joe Mullens with the name of the person you referred. He will confirm that the membership form and fee have been received prior to issuing the prize.
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| RWNW 2009 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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