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KEEP
UP.

Walking fast.
Making it my thing.

I'm Dylan, aka Speed Walker. Follow the challenges, the everyday walks, and the journey to give this sport a little more attention.

Watch the videosMeet the walker
Speed Walker — Technique. Training. Progress. Blue city lights and a walker in motion.
TECHNIQUE. TRAINING. PROGRESS.EST. ONE STEP AT A TIME.

Not every journey needs a running start.

01 / WATCHThe channel in motion02 / DISCOVERA sport with a story03 / STARTFind your own pace

01 / THE VIDEOS

LESS TALK.
MORE WALK.

Challenges, everyday moments, and a little speed-walking energy. Start with these six picks.

Newest uploads on YouTube
06 PICKS
ChallengesYOUTUBE SHORT

100,000 steps. One day.

The idea behind my biggest walking challenge.

ChallengesYOUTUBE SHORT

The IShowSpeed call-out.

A different kind of speed challenge.

EverydayYOUTUBE SHORT

Get your steps in.

Your reminder to get moving.

My storyYOUTUBE SHORT

How this all started.

Meet the person behind Speed Walker.

There's always another walk.
Catch every new upload on the channel.

See all Shorts

02 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE PACE

I JUST WALK
A LITTLE
FASTER.

DYLAN / SPEED WALKER

A simple thing.
A big part of who I am.

I started Speed Walker to share something I enjoy and get more people talking about it. This is my place for the videos, the challenges, and what I learn along the way.

I call it speed walking. You'll also know it as race walking. Whatever you call it, there's more to this sport than most people think.

MAKE IT VISIBLE.KEEP IT FUN.KEEP IMPROVING.

THE SPORT, IN A FEW STEPS

SPEED WALKING.
RACE WALKING.
MY KIND OF SPORT.

I prefer the name speed walking. Race walking is the official competitive name, with two technique rules that make it its own discipline.

01

Stay connected.

There must be no loss of contact with the ground visible to the human eye.

02

Keep the advancing leg straight.

From first contact with the ground until it passes beneath the body in the vertical position.

The discipline, via World Athletics

03 / THE HISTORY

A LONG
WAY HERE.

More than a century on the Olympic stage. Explore seven moments that helped shape competitive race walking.

1908 — 2024 / SELECT A YEAR BELOW
London

An Olympic starting line.

Standalone walking events enter the modern Olympic programme in London: 3,500 metres and 10 miles. George Larner wins both.

World Athletics · History

A sport that keeps moving forward.

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04 / GET MOVING

START SMALL.
KEEP MOVING.

Curious enough to give it a try? Start with the basics, find a comfortable rhythm, and make it your own.

PICK YOUR STARTING POINT

You don't need a huge step count.
You need a pace you can build on.

THE FUNDAMENTALS

Make smooth your first goal.

  1. 01

    Stand tall.

    Head up, shoulders relaxed. Keep your body facing the direction you're moving.

  2. 02

    Find a quick rhythm.

    Use controlled steps. Reaching too far forward can interrupt your rhythm.

  3. 03

    Let your arms help.

    Bend your elbows and swing forward and back, keeping your shoulders relaxed.

  4. 04

    Build with patience.

    Learn the movement at an easy pace before adding speed or distance.

Warm up with easy walking and slow down again at the end.

Looking for livestreams? Visit the channel's Live tab

06 / GOOD QUESTIONS

A FEW
FAST ANSWERS.

The name, the rules,
and where to go next.

01

Is speed walking the same as race walking?

Yes—on this site, speed walking is my preferred name for race walking. Race walking is the official competitive name; I just like saying speed walking. Competitive race walking has specific technique rules, so walking quickly by itself doesn't necessarily meet them.

02

What are the actual rules?

In competitive race walking, there must be no loss of contact with the ground visible to the human eye. The advancing leg must stay straight from first contact until it reaches the vertical position beneath the body. Officials judge both rules.

03

Do I need special equipment to start?

Comfortable clothes, shoes that fit well, and a suitable place to walk are a good starting point. Bring water as needed. Start at a manageable effort and build gradually.

04

Is the 100K step challenge a beginner workout?

No. It's an extreme personal challenge featured on my channel, not a routine to copy when starting out. Begin with short, comfortable walks and build consistency at your own pace.

05

Where can I find new videos and livestreams?

Follow @ispeedwalk on YouTube and TikTok. The links below take you to the channels for new uploads, livestreams, and announcements.