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Running, jumping, and throwing are some of the earliest documented forms of human expression. From these basic skills, the first Olympic challenge—a single race spanning a mere 600 feet—came into existence and lasted for several years.

Since the inception of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, track and field events have served as the centerpiece. Hundreds of men and women compete against each other every four years, a tradition as old as the Games themselves.

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How to Get in Shape for Track Season
January 29, 2019
During track season, you’re going to need muscular endurance to get through relentless training drills and practice races. Track and Field athletes must prepare for their competitions way before they reach the starting line. Though competition season typically runs from April to July, athletes must try to stay in shape during the winter months. Pre-season […]
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Five Training Tips for Developing Track Athletes
July 19, 2018
Athletes are much better served by multiple “chances” each year to focus exclusively on maximal speed and power production, with weights present only for surges of potentiation if the athlete is responsive that type of work. In the 1960’s, barbell training found its way into the training of track and field throwers (to great success!). […]
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Running Against the Clock: Female Athletes Often Slowed by Puberty
June 28, 2018
It’s a situation that can’t just be solved with more training or dieting and should be approached with patience across all sports. Track and cross country coaches have long been familiar with the unpredictable effects of puberty on female runners, but some may be surprised by the extent of its impact. In a recent New […]
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Track and Field Sprint Relay Training
May 28, 2018
We spend part of at least three practice sessions per week on the sprint exchanges. If you overlook this part of your workouts you are missing the opportunity to score valuable points for your team. Our philosophy is that we can beat most teams in the 400-meter relay by utilizing superior exchanges that have been honed […]
Honesty Plays Big Role for Discus Thrower
May 24, 2018
“He’s got a bright future ahead of him, not only as a thrower but as a person,” Barry said. Davis Robey didn’t think twice about being honest at last week’s district track and field meet, regardless of the result. After all, it was simply the right thing to do. An official scorer had erroneously listed […]
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How Hurdler Kori Carter Transformed Disappointment Into World Title
May 22, 2018
Altered diet, new workout regimen and close friendships pushed her to the top
Shot Put and Discus Drill Techniques
May 11, 2018
Medicine balls are good tools for helping beginners learn shot-put technique. They are larger and easier to throw, and you can use a lighter weight if necessary. The shot put and discus throw put the muscle in track and field, but technique also plays a vital role in achieving success in the events. A variety […]
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Track and Field for Beginners
May 8, 2018
The hurdles are placed so that the edge of the bar nearest the approaching athlete coincides with the edge of the track marking nearest the athlete. Track and field facilities are usually designed as multi-purpose facilities (tracks with playing fields inside). Sports facilities for track and field athletics are generally used for daily training as […]
Shot Put and Discus Technique
April 11, 2018
As the thrower gains experience, the thrower can lower the upper body into a crouched position. THE GLIDE Various styles of the glide The glide style of shot putting has many outstanding technical throwers since the days of Parry O’Brien started facing the opposite way of the put. Two technical styles have survived over the […]
The 800 Meter Runner: Speed and Endurance Required
March 20, 2018
This is how distance athletes get faster. Do all of this while continuing to slowly improve the aerobic energy system through mostly continuous runs of varying lengths and intensity. The 800-meter run is considered the shortest of the distance races in track and field. While it is half the length of the 1,600-meter run, it retains […]
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