How to train for trying out for Track and Field team?

Question

I've never done this before. But I want to try. And before I try out, I want to train. I play varsity soccer, and I am a sophomore in high school. What are some things I could do? I have a membership at the local aquatic center, but can't drive. So I don't go that much. What are some work outs I can do? Do I need to be really flexible to do track and field? Any websites that could help me?

Thanks

-Mack

Answer 1

you should go to a local track, maybe at our school or something, and try to run what event you are planning to do. If you don't know, then time yourself and see what you like, and what you are good at.

Track does not require flexiblilty and a good website to get times off of to base off other runners would be coolrunning.com

Good luck!

Answer 2

like above,you got to run. i'm doing the same next year [trying out]

i plan on running 3 miles everyday but sunday. it's really important to stretch because you don't hur the muscles in your leg. run up stairs [that's what hte track team does at my school] i watched one of their practices and i'm basically doing what they did- running up stuff, runnign around things, push ups, sit ups, and running!

Answer 3

It really depends on your events that you will be running. Since you are a soccer player, I'm going to assume that you'll end up sprinting.

Short Sprints (100 and 200)- speedwork, footwork, and cardio. Develop some arm muscles and work on your core (abs), as these are VITAL to these short distances.

Long Sprint (400) Same as short sprints, but work a little on endurance and increasing the speed of your pace.

Distance (800, Mile, 2 Mile) Run run run. Run at a pace for a llllloooooonnnnnnnggggg time. Do lots of core work. Do lots of cardio. Do more endurance than you ever thought possible.

Hurdles (100) Work on the same as a short sprint, but also work on leg and hig flexibility. Develop your uper arm muscles.

Hurdles (300) Same as Hurdles 100, but also work on endurance. Combine the workout of a Short Sprint and Long Sprint, and the Hurles 100.

Pole Vault: Develop your arms, abs, and legs. Speedwork.

Long Jump: Speed Speed Speed, leg strength.

High Jump: Flexibility, muscle control, torso strength.

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I'm a hurdler myself, (both the 100 and 300), so I can't give you elaborate workout details with all the straight running events.

Answer 4

I can only assume you are suggesting running events.  If you are thinking of something else, then you might disregard these comments.

Unless you have a specific event in mind, I'd suggest this generic workout for you in preparation.  The good news is that you soccer experience has kept you in shape.  I expect you run 3-4 miles during a match.

Anyway, I'd suggest you do some longer runs and some speedwork at the track.  Something like:

Day 1 - Rest

Day 2- Run 3 miles

Day 3 - 10x100s at the track; stretch, half-mile warmup and cooldown

Day 4 - Run 1 miles

Day 5 – Run 2 miles

Day 6 - 10x100s at the track; stretch, half-mile warmup and cooldown

Day 7 - Run 4 miles

Good Luck