Are you looping the walking code? You may have too break up the steps into smaller segements. Make small adjustments in each segement too keep the robot from falling over.
We were able to make a few attempts between running back to the pits for code adjustments, but by the time we made it back on the third shot, the room was cleared. We had to do ten steps in ten seconds or less, and fell nicely within the limit, but like you said, our timing was off just enough that he'd fall. By lengthing the delay between each repitition, it gave him a chance to stabilize some... it just wasn't long enough.
I would have thought the gyros would have kept the robot from felling over?
Yeah, the gyros are nice, but no cure-all. The servos, from heavy use over the months, had much more play in them than they used to. It's a good idea to change them out w/ new ones before an event like this especially, and was able to w/ some, but I fried three or four of them previously from over-volting, and ran shy on replacements... and the funds needed to buy 'em.
Do you have a plan for what you'd like to do to RP yet?
Well, his present design isn't bad. I'd still like to mod the legs further and beef up the servos in various spots.
On the small chance that I get my robot to actually work reasonably, I think it would be fun to follow your lead and travel to Japan for the next competition, sounds like it's a blast!
I totally recommend experiencing it! It was a blast, and we learned so much...
After seeing all that fun you guys had in Japan it really inspires me to get started on a robot.
I doubt very much you'll regret it. I can't think of too much more I'd enjoy doing than "playing" around with robots. 
It would be nice to see more competitions starting up in the US and Canada.
Have you checked out the RoboGames/ROBOlympics? http://www.robogames.net It's held annually in San Francisco, CA... usually father's day weekend. Hope to see you there in June! 
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