Walking
Why We Walk
Guest: Shane O’Mara, professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin. Author of "In Praise of Walking: The New Science of how We Walk and why It’s Good for Us"
“Take a Walk” is a pithy and classic phrase of de-escalation that is ironically sometimes escalatory in nature. Does scientific research support the efficacy of this obstinate order? Find out next, on Constant Wonder.
Race Walking
Guests: Jeff Salvage, race-walking coach, founder, racewalk.com, and former international competitor; Miranda Melville, Olympian race walker
Race walking is a serious sport for serious athletes. It is distinguished from running by keeping one foot on the ground at all times. Fastidious form is paramount, and it's helpful for everyone to learn how to do it as they age. Marcus Smith wonders if it's a sport he should take up.