Track & Field
Sprint Training for Children
The idiom, ‘Sprinters are born, marathoners are made,’ assumes that the major factor in sprinting is genetics. That is accurate if your goal is to become a world-class sprinter. However, [...]
Complete Full-Year Workout Program for High School and Collegiate Javelin Throwers
If you want to become a better javelin thrower, you need to train to be explosive. Why? Throwers must be able to exert tremendous force in as little time as [...]
6 Phases of A Perfect 400m Race
The 400m is a tough race, so training for it is pretty rigorous. However, many athletes make it harder on themselves because their training lacks an indispensable element. A race [...]
An Olympic Sprinter Reveals Why Relaxation Is Essential to Sprint Speed
Here are five tips that can help you relax and run faster during your next sprint.
Coaching Tips for Middle School Track and Field Athletes
Coaching any sport takes time, dedication, and continued personal growth. Coaching is not for everyone, but with planning, organization, and a willingness to learn, it is a skill that can [...]
Meet Cass Elliott: University of Washington’s 400m Hurdler Talks Track
How has he achieved such success on the track for someone who wanted to be a pro football player?
So, You Forgot to Run This Summer, Now What?
The cross country season is not lost but be smart as you get fit. It has been a good summer. You have been working part-time and finding a good balance [...]
How to Create a Strong Female Throws Crew
There is a huge challenge in high school track and field to try and create an environment for female throwers. Usually a coach will do so if the athlete has [...]
How To Setup A Track & Field Training Schedule
With the ever-growing information available on methods for training, strength and conditioning, and speed/power development, it is essential that coaches and athletes can organize these methods into a coherent and [...]
Plyometric Exercises for Runners
Picture yourself on the starting line of a race. You’re in the blocks. You pull back to create eccentric motion in the lower leg before firing forward to victory. Now [...]
