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Track and Field pits teams not only against one another but forces schools and clubs to field strong teams in every category to win meets. Track and field events may be the best venue for watching athletes compete in the purest form of each event.
Learn some great tips on track and field drills in this free sports events, stretching, and preparation video clip. Read More
Learn some great tips on how to stretch for a track and field meet in this free sports events, stretching, and preparation video clip. Read More
Learn some great tips on how to stretch for a track and field meet in this free sports events, stretching, and preparation video clip. Read More
Learn some great tips on the history of track and field in this free sports events, stretching, and preparation video clip. Read More
Learn some great tips on how to prepare for a track and field meet and all the necessary equipment in this free sports events, stretching, and preparation video clip. Read More
Learn some great tips on the importance of track and field drills in this free sports events, stretching, and preparation video clip. Read More
Learn some great tips on how to keep safe in a track and field meet in this free sports events, stretching, and preparation video clip. Read More
Learn some great tips on how to prevent injuries in a track and field meet in this free sports events, stretching, and preparation video clip. Read More
Learn some great tips on how to dress for a track and field meet in this free sports events, stretching, and preparation video clip. Read More
Learn some great tips on what shoes you should wear for a track and field meet in this free sports events, stretching, and preparation video clip. Read More
How to breathe while sprintingThe key to a fast sprint is a proper breathing technique. Read More
Running the 100 meter dash takes focus, power and incredible form. To race at the highest levels of competition, you'll need a lot of natural speed. Something else you'll Read More
Training for the 100-meter dash focuses on building strength, speed and technique. There's no need for aerobic exercise, since your body only uses anaerobic energy to run Read More
The 200 meter dash is a classic sprinting event that combines speed, strategy and technique into one exciting race. It draws sprinters from both the 100-meter and 400-meter Read More
The 400 meter dash marks the boundary between the sprints and the middle-distance running events. You need to be fast in order to win, but you also need enough endurance to Read More
The 400-meter dash is one of the most difficult events in track. It requires a sprinter's speed and a half-miler's endurance. Athletes training for the 400-meter dash Read More
Learn about running the last 100 meters for the 400m sprint from our expert in this free training and fitness video on training for the 400m sprint. Read More
When you break the 800 meters down into its split times, the pace is close to that of the 400 meters, which itself is nearly a dead sprint. This combination of distance and Read More
Learn about knowing your lane choices for the 800m sprint with expert tips and advice in this free instructional video on running and training for the 800m sprint. Read More
The mile - a test of both speed and endurance - is the classic running distance. Improving your mile time also translates to running well at other distances. Read More
The High Jump requires speed and a deft agility to help negotiate maneuvering your body over the High Jump Bar. While it looks simple, there are actually rules one must Read More
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 Read More
The long jump begins with the approach, running down the runway at top speeds towards the board. The long jumper then springs off the takeoff board and lands in a pit of Read More
Akin to the long jump, the triple jump involves a quick sprint, a hop, a step and 1 giant leap. Typically, the event occurs on a paved path that leads to a large sand pit. Read More
The only equipment needed to compete in shot put events is the shot put itself. If you think that this is an easy sport then you are incorrect. You have to be physically Read More
Choosing a shot put is more about education than strength. Shot puts come is a variety of sizes, shapes and materials. Knowing which shot put is best for you will depend Read More
Throwing the shot put is the easy part, it is preparing for the throw that is not so easy. The steps to learning the shot putt can be understood by people of all ages and Read More
Discus choices are as varied as discus throwers. Choosing just the right discus is about more than size, it is about rim weight, discus weight and manufacturing material. Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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