Monthly Archives: September 2014

How to better yourself in track and field. . .

Track and field is an important sport to show off and enjoy.  Track and field is based upon friendship, teamwork and basically having fun all in one. It is an sport that is played any and every where, ” it’s the type of sport to bring that city out.” And I say that little quote meaning it is live, fun and an excited sport to participate in all in one.  Track and field is also used by people who just want to have fun and better their track experiences.  Track takes a whole lot of practice and hard work ship. First, I’m going to talk about what track is all about and basic things to do while dealing with track and needed as well. While practicing  in track and field you will need a specific type of shoes dealing with the event that you are dealing with at the time. The most important thing to know and remember is that there are two basic type of shoes that exist and they are running shoes and track shoes or competition shoes , each has its own purpose and design for an event.  You will end picking your type of track shoes based off what event you attend and participate in throughout your time as doing track and field . There are some shoes called motion-control shoes and they are used for those who over pronate moderately or severely. These type of shoes give you the maximum rear foot control and extra support that is needed at any given time. These shoes are also mainly for heavier weight people and those who have low arches , they are benefited for best performances  and more quality. The other shoes are called cushioned shoes and they are used for lighter weighted people and minimal arch support . If I was you I wouldn’t command these type of shoes if you are over pronate. You would be wasting your money and time but at the end of practice and meets and more you will probably be hurting. Well at least your feet and cabins muscles running benefits it all dealing within the upper body. Performance training shoes are for those who compete the most and train as well.  Also for those who mainly know how to hold there balance and that are suitable for racing, speed work or daily training. Mid- distance runners will use these shoes on speed workout days. Racing shoes are meant for competition and usually an light weight but mainly fast shoe reserved. These shoes are for competition and practice and having fun but mainly staying focus. Its best to know what type of shoes you will need but based on the type of event you are in and practicing before the meet. But always be prepared and have the right shoes and mind of set going so that you capable to win and do your best even if you don’t.  Its  not always about winning but as long as you did what you could and tried your hardest. Dealing with track and field it is not an place where you win or lose . But it is an place in where you are classified in and that determines whether or not if you and you fellow team mates will make it to the next met. When you labeled as first place second or even third you are most likely to see and met new and better team that are about the same as you or even better. Track and field also has an special event that is called pen replays and it is important and only made for an selected few. The selected few is only a counted from the coach and the best of the best and I believe it is only 12 out of about 25 to 28. The 12 people that are a counted for to make it to pen relays are hard workers and motivated and is labeled as an go getter. And I say, ” A go getter” because they work hard to get where they are today and make to the best or the best. And also dealing with pen relays you will have to travel to another state and meet new  people and also people that you do not know from another state. Which Is also a good thing as well because it prepare you for later in life and also to strive better and work as hard as possible. Just remember to always keep your head up and do your best in any competition , race and practice. Practices makes perfect !!

First offical blog

Dealing with track and field there are all types of running events and some are called sprints, middle distance runners, long distance runners, hurdles, jumps and throws.  Each event involves different types of things that all involve running but different techniques.  Basically track and field is a sport which combines together with other various athletic sports and there are contest that are rest along with them. When teams go against each other from different schools, cities and sometime outta town. Like pen relays, it is for people who really has the heart and strength to go and push their self to go further into the contest. And it is only for a selected few people from each team so everyone do not make it , only the best outta the best  12 people at the most and if that. It is also called track and field because overall it revolves running and the field involves grass which is where the throwing comes along. 

Now I would like to tell you about the events and exactly how each and every one is done and played out.  Sprinting is running event that is based on running over a short distance to a top speed.  Due to the research of human physiology, the runners have to be near an top speed and cannot be no more than 30 to 35 seconds over or it will cause you to lose. Sprinters are runners who are fast but only over short distance. There are world championships that are labeled 100, 200 and 400 meters dash.  It’s a must that you have some type of quick speed in track and field so you are able to gain you spot and win for you and your team.  And be the best for everyone and do what you can and know out there on the field never think or worry about what another has to say about nothing.  

Middle distance runners are here to start in their own lane and keep it moving as fast as they can and make it around the track at least 4 times within a certain amount of time. Most of the time you each runner is timed and someone is at the end of the finish line where they let the head person know the score and that’s how they know exactly who won at the end of each race whoever has the best and least score then that is the winner. Long distance runners are here to go for a long time and run as longs are they are told. Long distance runners are the ones who are also trained more and do a lot because they really have the most work to do and more practice because they have to run nonstop and until they race is over.

Hurdles is an event that’s in track and field that is based on running and jumping at the same time. But mainly it’s you  jumping hurdles throughout the race and its about 5 to 6 hurdles throughout each race too jump. The only thing that you must is jump very high to get across the hurdles and try your hardest not fall and make it over the hurdle in time to keep going and make it over and through the rest of the rest.  Hurdling forms the basics numbers in track and field events which are highly specialized and formed off an obstacle racing. They are also set and measured at an special height and distances which each athlete must pass and run and jump over to get by. Failure to pass over or by or even knocked over an hurdle is an disqualification of each hurdle and teammate that’s in the race at the moment. That’s why its always best to practice so that each time you come up to one jump as high you can. Track and field is a fun sport to have fun and just enjoy you.  Last but not least shot put is an event that happens through out the races and calculated and given to the judges to be presented towards the end of all tournament.  The shot put ball is made out of iron brass and almost 5 to 6 pounds and may look little but it is really heavy and can hurt your arm if you try to throw it too fast or hard. It is also an easy thing to do in during track and field because you are not doing as much running as the others. But don’t get me wrong its still plenty running involved throughout practice and events beginning.