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How to Buy Relay Batons

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Buying relay batons is a fairly easy endeavor once you know what features you need and what your options are. You may want to customize your relay batons if you belong to a spirited school team. Use these tips to purchase relay batons for ... more »

How to Determine Your Pace Count

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Knowing how far you've traveled is key to dead-reckoning navigation and staying oriented in the wilderness. To do it you need to know how many paces you take per 100 meters, and keep a running total of distance covered. It sounds tedious (and it ... more »

How to Plan a Hash

By johnboyanoski

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Hashing is a sport that combines elements of cross country running, orienteering and adventure racing. More than 1,700 kennels and clubs worldwide trace their history back to the 1930s when British civil servants in Kuala Lampur took a children's ... more »

How to Prevent Injury When Running

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Thousands of people with various levels of physical fitness begin running programs each week, and far too many of these enthusiastic beginners fail because of injury. Prevent serious injury when running by using common sense and planning workouts ... more »

How to Raise a Future Runner

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Running comes so naturally to young kids that they don’t even care that it’s good for them. They seem to innately know that they must move fast to squeeze the most out of every day. Here are some ways to channel that energy into a future running ... more »

How to Train for a Triathlon

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Your methords for training for a triathlon will vary depending on the triathlon distances. Olympic triathlons include 6.2 miles of running, 24.8 miles of cycling and a swim of just under 1 mile. The 3 legs of a Sprint triathlon are roughly half ... more »

How to Throw a Discus

By Summer Banks Banks

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The discus throw has been part of the Olympics since inception. This challenging sport, is today, a continuing contributor to track and field on all levels. From high school to professional level, the discus can be learned with a few moderate ... more »

How to Train for a Strong Man Contest Part 1

By Bobbi Miller

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You may have seen a World's Strongest Man competition on TV and thought it may be for you. If you are serious about training and competing at a high level, check out these exercises to see if you can hang with the best... more »

How to Train for the Hammer Throw

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One of track and field's lesser well-known events is the hammer throw. The hammer throw is also one of the most technically demanding sporting events available to athletes. While the hammer throw may not make you feel like a rock star, training ... more »

How to Compete in a Steeplechase

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The steeplechase is a track and field event that combines hurdling, distance running and water jumps. The competitive steeplechase distance is 3,000 meters on a track and contains 28 hurdles and seven water jumps. A person who competes in the ... more »

How to decide between different types of javelins.

By Darren Price

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It may not be widely known but there are many types of javelins to consider before throwing in competition. It is important to pick the type of javelin that will fit your capabilities as a thrower... more »

How to Learn the Rules of Pole Vaulting

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Pole Vaulting is all about clearing the bar with grace, agility, poise and a little luck. While there are only a few rules, it's important to follow them, as judges are quick to disqualify. Here are the rules for pole vaulting... more »

How to prevent blisters on your feet.

By Sharon01

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How to prevent blisters on your feet from new shoes, sandals or boots... more »

How to Return to Running After a Long Break

By HeatherJ

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Injuries happen to even the strongest of runner. It’s frustrating to take time away from training, but if you don’t rest long enough, you risk prolonging healing process; thus, delaying your running life even further. Once your doctor does give ... more »

How to Run

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With the weather warming up you have probably started to see some runners traveling around your neighborhood. Even though you think they are crazy you have to admit that you are a little curious about how they started their routine. Get ready ... more »

How to Shave Time Off Your 40 Yard Dash with This Speed Circuit

By Bobbi Miller

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Here is a simple speed circuit designed to cut sprinting times through stronger drive, more explosion off the ground, and faster foot speed... more »

How to Train for a Decathlon

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The person who wins the Olympic Decathlon is known as the best athlete in the world. As well they should be, because these athletes must master or be fairly proficient in 10 events, many requiring different skill sets. Unlike other sports, a 6- ... more »

How to Train for the Shot Put

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The shot put is a classic track and field event requiring precise use of strength and technique. In your training routine, be sure to incorporate both general fitness workouts, as well as core stability building and weight training exercises. ... more »

How to High Jump

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You're in good company if you want to high jump. The high jump has been a track and field event since the days of the ancient Greek Olympic games. The technique has changed a lot since then, but with some study and a lot of practice, you can ... more »

How to Improve High Jump Technique

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The high jump isn't as easy as running towards a pile of big cushions, leaping over a horizontal bar and jumping in. It takes training and physical endurance and agility to participate in this sport. Follow these steps to improve your high jump ... more »

How to Improve Long Jump Technique

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Long jump combines speed, technique and strength into one area of competition. In order to improve your technique, you must master the approach, take off, flight and landing. Once you improve your technique, you should be able to jump farther and ... more »

How to Pick Discus Shoes

By Summer Banks Banks

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Throwing the discus is all about rotation and spin (and I am not just talking about the discus). The proper discus throwing shoes will decrease the friction between the shoe and the hard ring surface... more »

How to Run Hill Repeats

By Elizabeth McGuire

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A great addition to most any running regimen is the hill workout. Done in conjunction with respectable amounts of flat running, hill repeats will build strength, improve speed, and use muscle groups that are only mildly challenged on the flats. ... more »

How to Build a Temporary Shot-Put Ring

By Summer Banks Banks

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The rules and regulations of the track and field administration offer specific measurements for a shot-put ring. These rings are easy to assemble and great for home practice and practice on fields with no field event rings in place... more »

How to Know the Rules of the Triple Jump

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The Triple Jump is part of any overall track and field competition. Performed from high schools to college to the International stage at the Olympics, the Triple Jump requires, speed, agility and, of course, the talent of being able to jump. Here ... more »

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