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| discus grip | 7/9/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: Well I'm asking if there is a legal way to get more grip on the discus when throwing it. I have a ...
A: Ells: Junior Olympics is a program under the auspices of the USATF. The Rules of USATF with ...
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| 400m | 7/1/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I just started to run the 400m this year. I am a junior in highschool and ran it in 59.33. I find ...
A: Yes, you must focus on keeping your rhythm. ALso, run off of the bend, do not find the curve or the ...
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| false starts | 6/29/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: Can you please tell me the rule on false starts according to the USA Track and Field guildlines?
A: Gary: The rule on False Starts is USATF Rule 162. It is fairly lengthy, but the general sense is: ...
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| 800m is this good? | 6/28/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: I have not run I'm for 4 years. I am a 12 year old boy i don't train. Recently i have ran it 3 times ...
A: Ben: In order to be a safe runner, you need to practice, be guided and observed by a running coach. ...
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| unproportionality | 6/18/2009 | Byron Collyer |
Q: i tried all kinds of things but nothing worked but now i think the reason for that is because of my ...
A: This isn't so much a Track and Field question, it's more of a fitness and or weight loss question. I ...
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| distance | 6/13/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: Hey there, I'm Alex. I just turned 13 in May and at the end of summer I will be in 7th grade. 7th ...
A: running 2 miles everyday is fine. This is going to give you great background and strength for your ...
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| discus private training/tutor western MA. | 6/13/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: My son is completing his sophmore year at Hampshire Regional and has improved quite a bit on his ...
A: Ann (and Jay): I am not a coach and have not been (in track and field). I am very uneasy about ...
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| Pro Track | 6/12/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: My name is Lino Reyes and im currently running track in college. I run the 400 Hurdles in 51.4 and ...
A: Just really focus on running well. Once you continue to run well, the schools will contact you and ...
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| track deminsions | 6/12/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I want to calibrate my watch at the local high school track. The lines on the track are Greek to me, ...
A: Each lap should be 400 meters. If you are starting in lanes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8. Tere is a ...
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| discus private training/tutor western MA. | 6/11/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: My son is completing his sophmore year at Hampshire Regional and has improved quite a bit on his ...
A: Ann: You might call running track clubs like Sugarloaf runners to see if there is an adult member ...
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| workout/diet | 6/11/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: my daughter is 16 and runs varsity track in high school. She runs the 400m/4x2 & 4x4 relay, can you ...
A: I am not an advocate for diets for high school kids unless they are overweight. As long as se eats a ...
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| 400m training | 6/8/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I am training my 14 y/o daughter in 400/200m. Her pb are a 63 and 28 flat. Do you possibly have a ...
A: CHeck out this site for suggestions. DO not do the exact workouts but use them as a reference. ...
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| distants running | 6/7/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: Im not sure if you have any knowledge in this area but i thought I should ask anyway. I am a ...
A: EVeryone is different. THis means everyone has a different body type. Guys who are bigger can run ...
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| pole vault | 6/7/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: Can you tell me how long is a pole-vaulters pole is please?
A: There are different lengths for poles. The better, stronger, and faster you are, the longer and ...
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| 100m,200m | 6/7/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: Hey, back in my senior year of high school(I was 16 by the way) I used to run 11.7 in 100m and 22.4 ...
A: Your weigt depends on how much body fat you have. Your training regiment would depend on what event ...
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| 110hh 400ih | 6/7/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: my son runs in the big west conference. he was 9th and 8th respectively in the conference this year ...
A: Where does he train? I need additional info. Is he planning on running any races this summer? What ...
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| Starting to train again. | 6/6/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I use to be an avid T&F athlete running for over ten years. I stopped running right after high ...
A: just listen to your body. If you are overly fatigued or sore, you may want to rest again. When ...
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| starting blocks | 6/5/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I have a son who runs in usatf age 7. He is a 400m runner, best time so far this year is 1:11, also ...
A: AT this age it is best to use what is comfortable for him. On the pro level we use a 1 foot, 2 feet ...
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| 400 meter in college | 6/5/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I have been running the 200 in high school over the last 4 years. This year I ran a best of 23.47. ...
A: Use this site as a reference to help you for your 400 meters. I ope this helps. ...
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| Getting faster | 6/4/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: i ran the 100, 200, 4by1, 4by4, and 400 all on varsity. my 100m time was 11.41 my 200m time was ...
A: Jimmy: Starting from the top, coaches actually have an important place in the sports world and you ...
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| shot put | 6/3/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I have a 12 year old daughter in 5th grade that has thrown the shot put 31 feet and was wondering if ...
A: te important thing is to find out if she enjoys it. I am not certain what is a good distance at that ...
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| New Runner | 6/3/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I'm going to be starting track and field for the first time next year. I am a decent runner, but I ...
A: If you are good at sprints, then you should start there. Try the 100, 200, or 400. See which one you ...
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| 400m track and field | 6/3/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: my name is Matt and i am a sophmore in highschool. i run a 51.64, 400m dash. i know that i have the ...
A: You have to find a strategy that works bst for you. This is done bt practice. Practice a race plan ...
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| 400M Dash Training Regimen for 7 year old Boy | 6/2/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: My 7 year old son enjoys running, especially the 400 Meter Dash. His best time this year was 1:21. ...
A: SInce he is 7, I would only give im stuff he likes. At that age you want to make sure the kid is ...
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| triple jump | 6/2/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: How far should I place the take off mark for the first phase of the triple jump (hop) for 12-14 year ...
A: Rod: I have been looking for guidance to answer your question. At first the question is under what ...
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| 400m track and field | 6/2/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: my name is Matt and i am a sophmore in highschool. i run a 51.64, 400m dash. i know that i have the ...
A: you should work on speed and race strategy. You can do speed build ups of 60 to maybe 150's . ALso, ...
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| Private coach fee | 6/2/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I'm looking at hiring a coach from a local high school for the month of July to work with my ...
A: fees usually depend on expertise and time. FOr instance, I sometimes charge by the hour or I charge ...
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| Triple jump time limmit | 5/29/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: How long is the time limit for a triple jump athlete before they must take off?
A: I have not been able to get one answer as I do not know if international and national times are the ...
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| Timing sprinting and running events | 5/28/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: I have been going to my daughters track meets for the last 4 years and have helped time at alot of ...
A: In my region FAT is becoming quite common and hand timing is only for the dual meets and tri-meets ...
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| 400 meters | 5/27/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: hi i am 14 years old and i did 360meters (my grandads field) in 34 seconds if i exclude the corners ...
A: Yes it is good if you are able to run 34 seconds for 300 meters. At age 14 it would be very very ...
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| 100, 200, 400 | 5/26/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: Hey Khadevis! Im a 6 2 160lbs 8th grader who wants to make the 4x400 relay in high school and run ...
A: This is usually the time of the season where you would be racing. Check out this site: ...
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| Searching for.... | 5/26/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I'm trying to find the name of a Navy triple jumper from the late 60's. I have 'some' information ...
A: FOr some reason I keep getting THomas Palkie, but I am not sure this is correct. I cannot find the ...
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| Shot put and Dsicus | 5/24/2009 | Byron Collyer |
Q: I'm 6 ft and weigh 215 lbs and have long arms and seek to increase my shot put and discus distances. ...
A: To be honest, though I'd love to help, I can't give a lot of usable advice without seeing your ...
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| Shot put and Discus | 5/24/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I'm 6 ft and weigh 215 lbs and have long arms and seek to increase my shot put and discus distances. ...
A: You have to make up in technique what you lack in size. Adam Nelson is not as big as the other shot ...
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| accutrack timing systems | 5/22/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: recently at a meet and accutrack system was used. Even considering human error 8 stop watches all ...
A: Usually accutrack is correct. Use the accutrack timing.If the accutrack was off ten it is usually ...
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| High Jump | 5/21/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: Please define what constitutes a scratch or disqualificiation (if anything) in terms of 'breaking ...
A: Imagine that the bar between the uprights is the top of truly flat curtain. The curtain below the ...
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| Track and Field | 5/20/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: Is 56.3 seconds a good time for a freshman in the 400 meter dash ?
A: Joshua: I was going to write that it was a great time for a woman, and also for a man. In any ...
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| sprinting | 5/20/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I play soccer and play on the wing so i require alot of speed.I am one of the fastest on the team ...
A: It depends on how far outward are you pointing your toes. If you are pointing them only very ...
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| sprinting | 5/20/2009 | Byron Collyer |
Q: I play soccer and play on the wing so i require alot of speed.I am one of the fastest on the team ...
A: This toe position could be normal if you have relatively muscular thighs. I would suggest seeking ...
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| Improve 100/200/400 times | 5/18/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I am a 19 year old sprinter. My p.rs are 11.06,22.47,and 50.0 how could i get my times to 10.50, ...
A: the best way to improve your times would be to continue to train consistently. It takes time to get ...
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