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Upcoming World Class Racewalking Clinics

Dave has helped thousands of walkers of ALL abilities to walk faster with fewer injuries. There's no better way to improve your racewalking or marathon walking--sign up now!

"I learned more in two days at Dave's Dallas clinic than I did in nineteen years of racewalking!"

--Fan Benno-Carris, Age 93, World Masters Racewalk Champion


"Dave's clinic in Anchorage was terrific! I learned more in that weekend about going faster than I had in the previous six years combined."

--Robin Helm, Seattle, WA


"I've attended six of Dave's clinics and I continue to learn something new each time. He's taught me how to train, how to compete, and how to win."

--Karen Karavanic, 2009 50k National Champion


  • ALL abilities are encouraged to attend. Dave has the unique ability to put beginning walkers at ease while getting them up to speed, while at the same time challenging more advanced racewalkers to excel.
  • Please register early! Some clinics fill up early; others are subject to cancellation if fewer than 12 participants are registered within two weeks of the clinic. Also, if enough people sign up early Dave can arrange for special guest instructors to help out. Want an Olympian at your clinic? Sign up early!
  • Recent guest clinicians and coaches have included 2000 Olympic silver medalist Aigars Fadejevs, 3-time Olympian Philip Dunn, 2-time Olympian Tim Seaman, US Women's American 50k Record-Holder Susan Armenta, Australian Commonwealth Games and World Cup team member Simone Wolowiec, Biomechanist/shoe designer, and World and Pan American Racewalk Cup team member Ian Whatley, World and Pan American Racewalk Cup Team member Dan Serianni, US National Team and Pan American Racewalk Cup Team members Loretta Schuellein-McGovern and Susan Randall, US National Team member Carolyn Kealty, US 75-Kilometer and 50-Mile Racewalk Record-Holder Augie Hirt, US Women's 50-Mile and 100-Mile Racewalk Record-Holder Lizzy Salvato, and four-time US World Cup Team member Steve Pecinovsky.

2012

January 6-8 Fullerton, CA

February 10-12 Mesa, AZ

March 9-11 Nashville, TN

March 23-25, Austin, TX

March 30-April 1 Waverly, NE (Between Lincoln and Omaha)

April 13-15 Annapolis, MD

Warning: Sell-out likely. Annapolis fills up fast!

June 8-10, South Bend, IN

Clinic takes place at the University of Notre Dame--
Walk one for The Gipper!

July 20-22 Locust Valley, NY




August 10-12, Cleveland, OH

September 21-23, Indianapolis, IN

World Class Racewalking's 6th Annual
"Racewalk Summit"

Solana Beach, CA

October 19th-21st, 2012

World Class Racewalking's 21st Annual Training Camp!

National Training Center
Clermont, FL

November 13th-18th, 2011

  • An elite-style training camp for regular folks!
  • Appropriate for both beginning and advanced walkers
  • Hosted by world-renowned racewalker, racewalking coach and author, Dave McGovern
  • All inclusive! $825 camp fee includes first-class lodging and meals, full Training Center access and testing, airport pick up/drop off, etc!
  • The "World Class Racewalking 5,000m Championship" will be our "Final Exam."
  • Contact: Dave McGovern

Camp Montage

USA Triathlon

National Training Center web site

  • Click here for Dave's resume!
  • Click here for guest coach bios!
  • Click here for online registration!
  • Gift certificates are available!
  • Click here for additional clinic information and photos!



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