Walk this way: How an Iowa marathon runner turned into one of the fastest walkers in the country
By DES MOINES, Iowa
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DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Nathan Limas, a senior at Grand View University, has become one of the top five race walkers in the United States by pure determination and resilience.
“I probably go through about a pair of shoes a month,” Limas said, describing the physical demands of walking an estimated 70 miles a day.
Race walking, a sport often seen during the Olympics or World Championships, was not Limas’ initial passion. He went to Grand View to run the marathon and distance.
After an injury during his freshman year, he decided to give it a try.
“I tried it once, and I absolutely hated it,” Limas said. “It was the worst experience of my life.”
But he didn’t give up.
With a few years of training, the Grand View senior has competed in big-time events, including the 2024 Olympic trials as well as the April 2026 World Championships in Brazil.
His ultimate goal is the 2028 Olympics.
KCCI’s Shannon Ehrhardt details how Nathan Limas became one of the best race walkers in the country.
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