speedwalking
Fast-paced foot travel
Speedwalking is walking as fast as possible without breaking into a run—at least one foot must stay in contact with the ground at all times.
As a competitive sport (racewalking), it has strict form requirements and Olympic events.
Casually, it describes anyone walking with unusual urgency: I was speedwalking through the airport to make my connection.
Locomotion pattern
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- strideExtended single footstep
- paceSpeed of movement
footfall · form · posture · contact · extension · alignment · biomechanics · turnover
Competition of speed
- medalMetal honor token
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- trackPath or monitored route
- athleteSports competitor
judges · disqualification · referee · timer · stopwatch · course · lap · kilometer
Quick and invigorating
pace · velocity · acceleration · tempo · hurried · zippy · snappy · sprightly
Capacity for sustained effort
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- distanceSpace between two points
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- long-distanceAcross great distances
perseverance · consistency · dedication · discipline · pacing · hydration · fueling · recovery
gait
Locomotion pattern
pace · footfall · form · posture · contact · extension · alignment · biomechanics · turnover · propulsion
race
Competition of speed
athlete · judges · disqualification · referee · timer · stopwatch · course · lap · kilometer · record
brisk
Quick and invigorating
swift · pace · velocity · acceleration · tempo · hurried · zippy · snappy · sprightly · fleet
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- distanceSpace between two points
- marathonLong-distance footrace
long-distance · perseverance · consistency · dedication · discipline · pacing · hydration · fueling · recovery · fatigue
exercise
Activity for fitness
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- workoutStructured physical exercise
training · regimen · routine · warm-up · cool-down · stretching · toning · calories · health · wellness
speedwalkingambling
Walking without urgency
shuffling · strolling · sauntering · crawling · dawdling
speedwalkingstanding still
Absence of motion
sitting · lying down · resting · staying put · immobility
walk, speed, speedy, walking, walker, pedestrian, walked, walkers, racewalking