I need help with my track running!?
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I am on a track team, here is what I advise you to do. I don't know what kind of build you have, height, etc, so this is perhaps a generalization. I would for starters, try building strength in your legs. Do what are called Stassi Squats, which is keeping your feet spread and parallel, bending down at a 90 degree angle, and with your back as straight as you can make it. Hold this for a minute. Repeat 4 more times. You should also try 20x100 meters as hard as you can. By the way, 52 is a good time, a very good time. You should strive for better, always, but on the way be proud of yourself for being able to run that. I'm a distance runner and I wish I could do that.
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618146
I think you are right; it isn't fair. For distance races you are probably going to pass people on the curve anyway but it DOES matter like you said. I think it matters a lot in the 4 by 4. I always hated running the 2nd leg because I would have to run a couple extra feet and it would add on to my time :(. But just try not to worry about it because you are going to end up running a few extra feet anyways if you want to pass someone. God luck in track!
636810
Are you running in States? Anyway, depends on the track. with a less porous track, you're looking for a smaller/blunter spike. If the track is top quality, go for a long/thin spike. Good luck!
275324
Well as you may know, you have to train probly 5-6 times a week. Cutting 19 seconds off your time is going to take some time and patience. You should do a few runs of 4-5 miles, a long run of about 6-7 miles, and a few track workouts each week. Examples of track workouts could be 8-10 400m runs, 15 200m runs, or possibly 6 or 7 800m runs. If you do 400m, try to do them at about 75 seconds each, 2-3 minute rest. 200m should probly be around 30-33 seconds and 800m around 2:20-2:25. Change your track workout each week, like do 400's one week and maybe 800's the next. Hope that helped!!
196920
Try a company called Racing Beat.
913218
It could be your choice of drivers. Try switching them and see if this helps. You can also go to a local short track. There are some really nice ones in Minnesota.
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Yes you can.  I ran track in high school and college and stopped because of an injury.  After college, I started running again and made up my mind that I'm going to run in a USA Track & Field Meet.  They have open meets throughout the country so that is an option that is open to you.  You can also try to find a local running club but not all of them host meets.  They would be a good way to find other people to train with.  Good luck with your running!
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I am a freshmen girl that ran xc and track. That is a really good time for an 11 year old. Personally, I think that is far too young to run at her best time. She seems committed though, which is great and will help her out a lot. Just tell her to push herself in practice, and it will definitely pay off, especially at the end of the season. I know this from experience, because I dropped from a 2:48 to a 2:24 in the 800 in one season!
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WOW that's really fast!!!!  With that time you will win every swim meet!!! \n\nActually you might want to repost under the running forum :)\n\nBTW you are already fast, and if you see potential to go faster go for it!
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Track contains more physical conditioning to do.  Therefore track is best.
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1. Get your hands on one of Jeff Galloway's books. He has a very sane approach to running.  You can probably find one or more of them at your local library.\n\n2. Find a local running club. They either have a program to help you, or can point you to some place that does. It's also easier if you have someone to run with.\n\n3. Ignore about 90% of what you read here.\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0936070277/103-7968513-0327010\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0936070250/103-7968513-0327010\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0964718731/103-7968513-0327010\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1841261661/103-7968513-0327010
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Do some running,\nit will help you a ton!
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I run in track and have it. You just have to take everything step by step. If you can't run 2 miles, then take your time. You dont have to be better than anybody else. A way to get rid of asthma is to exercise and go at your own pace.
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Relax. That's the most important thing. My brother is a running coach and MA. Running all scholastic champion. He told me the most corniest thing but it works. "smell the flowers, blow out the candles." It's corny but it works. Breath in and then out. Don;t worry about running, concentrate on your breathing, not your running. You don't wanna hurt yourself
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The best solution I've ever found is 'wind sprints'. Find a location where you have 100 yards or so to work with. Mark off lines at 20 yards, 40 yards, 60 yards, 80 yards, and 100 yards. The object here is to push yourself beyond normal limits, while having short, attainable goals.\n\nStarting at the 'start line', sprint to the first mark (20 yards) and back again as fast as you can. Rest 5 or 10 seconds. Sprint to the second mark (40 yard) and back as fast as possible - again resting 5 or 10 seconds afterward. Continue until the 100 yard (200 actually) is complete.\n\nThe main problem with any endurance training is a lack of goal attainment. Running 20 miles is fine, but at 10 miles your goal is to simply finish. You've not demanded more of your body than normal. Good luck to you!
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A starting block would be good. To help your leg, go to a track-field and practice jumping over posts or fences!\n\nGood-Luck!