Track Help!!?

Question

I have never been on a track team but I want to next year in high school. so can someone tell me about track meets or what ever they are called? what is the best way to train from now until Sept.? and can you tell me about track in general?

Answer 1

At track meets, there are normally prelims (qualifiers) and finals. If you finish fast enough in the prelims, you go to the finals. That's basically how the running events go.

Answer 2

track is fun

all i have to say to get better is to push your self and don't stop

Answer 3

The thing about being a newbie at track is that you HAVE to try every event you can. That way, you can find the events you are best able to do, and focus on those. Don't be afraid to try something that seems "hard" or "scary". I was too timid to try hurdles in 5th and 6th grade. Now that I'm in high school I wish I'd had those two extra years of training.

Answer 4

since you are white..looks like you'll be doing long distance...you run a mile everyday if u r a begginer..and 1 mile is easy so no complaining

Answer 5

Yep, track meets are TOTALLY AWSOMELY FUNTASTICAL!!! rofl. It gives you a chance to show what you're made of (running/jumping wise). Well, the events that I'm able to do since I'm in middle school, although high school is almost the same except for the longer distance races, are stated in the paragraph below >.>.

Ok, the novel's over lol. Here comes the good part: What kind of events are in a track meet!

Ok, in middle school, we've got the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m races, hurdles and relay [which, of course, is running and then passing the baton to another person on your team]. Then the jumps, which are the standing long jump, running long jump, and triple jump. Plus shot put =). I think in high school there's also high jump, 1600m and 3000m (or somewhere around there).

Also, track meets usually go for the whole school day, so you need lots of snacks *wink*. Hmmm.... let's see.... anything else? Oh, right, now I remember! HAVE FUN!!!!!! WOOOO!!!!! rofl

Answer 6

u just have to run!

Answer 7

O.M.G.!!!! Track is AMAZING!

It's definitely worth it...so depends on how your coaches are, but it's intense.  Practices definitely make you work hard, but it all pays off.  Track meets are really fun too---not only can you cheer on teammates and be cheered for, you can see other people from different schools compete, and learn things to help improve yourself just by watching them.  Even though Track isn't as popular as other spring sports, it's definitely a great thing to be a part of...and gets you healthy, fit, strong, and fast! :)

Training:

~Distance: start building up mileage slowly...once you think you've got a good amount (I would say be able to run at least 5 miles at a stretch)...start working on building up speed.

~Sprinting: I don't know too much about this, but I would say go to a nearby track and just work on a medley of 100s, 200s, 300s, 400s, and even 600s and 800s (which will help the 400s and below seem easier).  Also, work on resistance training...such as 1) velcro-ing a parachute to your waist and sprinting, or 2) put a giant "rubber band" around your waist...have someone grab the other end...and pull you back while you try to sprint.

Hope you have tons of fun! Good Luck! :D

GO TRACK! :)

Answer 8

I have been running for 8 years now and would recommend the following:

I would strengthen the core: calves, quads, hams, back and abdominal (the "six pack" muscles along with the obleks), chest and arms. But when strengthening these muscles, I would focus more on the muscle endurance not the muscle bulk. For more advice for this, I would consult with a personal trainer. For the running part, I would stay flexible as it helps/contributes to your balance (so do the muscles in your core) but also helps prevent some injuries like pulled muscles and shin splints. Also, I would try to make up a schedule where you can run for X amount of days and try to have a long run. I would start off slowly, running about 2-3 miles per run for the first week and increase my mileage per week. Make sure you have the following: a good diet, hydration, sleep, a good sense on how to take care of your body, and sleep. For shorter distances, increase the weights and decrease the distances. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Good Luck!!!

Answer 9

Fiercely competitive, they use elbows to throw your pace. I think high school tries to make it seem somewhat a team sport. My sister quit because of the competitive trash-talking parents. Traveling and racing and competition, if that's your cup of tea, go for it.

Answer 10

you run