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| Olympic training at age 35 | 11/20/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I've always dreamed of running in the Olympics but I have not run track since College. I allowed ...
A: I believe in GOD, therefore I believe all things are possible as long as they do not defy LAWS. SO, ...
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| 400m Training | 11/20/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I have ran Cross Country for my Frosh, Soph, and Junior years of High School with decent results. I ...
A: You should try it out. Those are completely different disciplines and you would need to train ...
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| treadmill training | 11/15/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: I am wanting to train this winter for the 800 meter, however, I live in Northern Michigan where the ...
A: Cody, Running on a treadmill is very boring. If possible have a TV that you can watch. Also have a ...
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| Getting into a Div.1 college | 11/13/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: What are the times to get into a division 1 college like Texas, Texas A&M and Baylor(in the 800m, ...
A: the time depends on the University. Once you start to run close to 1:54 and close to 4:05 then ...
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| training schedule after injury | 11/10/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I'm a 17yr.old female who plays soccer and runs track.I have been out since for 5wks due to possible ...
A: it is important to take it easy and slowly get back into training. Once your body is ready then you ...
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| Masters 400 meter winter training. | 11/9/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: Ross I turn 50 this spring and i plan to begin competing in the 400 meters. I am currently running ...
A: Ken, I am a 77 year old masters athlete who runs the 400 and 800. I have a very detailed training ...
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| SPORTS | 11/7/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: i am 16 year old female and i want to know what diet i should be on. tips i need. how often i should ...
A: Emi, You should follow your coach's advice on your training. You should practice five or six days ...
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| Diet for sprinters/ training | 11/6/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: I want to know what kinds of food i should eat before a race as well as throughout the season. I am ...
A: Amber, You should eat what you normally eat. Do not eat for four hours before practice or a race. ...
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| speaking | 11/3/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: After reading the questions and advice you have given to people and the advice you gave to me I was ...
A: Brandon. Yes, I am a speaker. I would need to know specifics and more info to give you a definitive ...
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| winter training plan | 11/3/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: I want to thank you in advance for taking your time to help me out. I am a senior in high school ...
A: Joey, Do some weight training but not too much. You do not want to add a lot of muscle mass that is ...
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| Adidas lonestar spikes | 11/1/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I was just wanting to know if there is any way to get the adidas lonestar spikes like Jeremy ...
A: I am not sure bro. I do not know how Adidas works. I can ask an athlete I coach as he works for ...
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| 400 meter training | 10/31/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: how are you? my name is akeem and i have a question about the 400 meter run. i am a 12th grader @ ...
A: Akeem, No one runs as fast indoors as they do outdoors. The shorter the track, the slower you will ...
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| winter training plan | 10/31/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: I want to thank you in advance for taking your time to help me out. I am a senior in high school ...
A: Joey, Your 800 time is the best of those you listed, so you should concentrate on that and nothing ...
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| 800 | 10/30/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: I have watched your 800 runs and I was highly impressed and i was wondering how to train for the ...
A: In the fall you mus emphasize endurance and strength. Wat this means is to make sure they get enough ...
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| measurements | 10/28/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: How many meters is the 8th lane if the starting point and the end point are at the same spot?
A: it depends on where you start. If you start at the number or stagger in Lane 8 it would be 400 ...
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| mid distance | 10/22/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: i'm starting my freshmen year in high school. last year my times were 5:20 flat in mile. and 2:09 in ...
A: The system says that for some reason my answer of last week did not go out. I am sorry as such ...
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| top speed | 10/21/2009 | Byron Collyer |
Q: i am 14 years old and run about 13 secs for the hundred meters(on a grass track), I race against ...
A: Sure ben, here are a few basic ones. 1) Strengthen your hamstrings-they're one of the key muscles ...
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| Mileage | 10/20/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: Hey I'm a highschool long/middle-distance runner and i run about 50-70miles a week but dont seem to ...
A: it is not the amount or number of miles you run, yet it is how you run them. Maybe you have to run ...
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| sprinting diets and training | 10/18/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: my name is Lindsey and I'm 16 years old. i need some help with my sprinting diet and training. I'm ...
A: Lindsey: First you need to remember that I am an official and not a coach of track and field or ...
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| 400m training | 10/14/2009 | Khadevis Robinson |
Q: To begin, I just wanted to let you know that I'm 20 years old and have not been able to train ...
A: I am glad to hear that you are one that is again chasing their dreams. The best advice I can give ...
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| Discus | 10/14/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: 195 LB Senior. I just recently threw in the mid to high 120's in disc and was wondering what my ...
A: I am an official and not a coach and do not want you to misunderstand my answer. Because I have ...
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| track and field beginner | 10/3/2009 | Byron Collyer |
Q: I am a 12 year old girl and recently began running track for my school. I consider myself to be ...
A: At your age, it's quite simple. You should be concentrating on building your cardio up. This can be ...
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| dimensions of a 16 times around track | 9/30/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: I am trying to design a track for an elementary school for my Boy Scout Eagle project. I want a ...
A: Ryan, The distance around 1/2 of a circle is 3.142 times the radius of the circle. If the oval is ...
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| Improve Running Form | 9/26/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: My running technique is not as good as it could be. Earlier I run “sitting in the bucket”. I’ve been ...
A: Bert, Send me your e-mail address and I will send you specific training information on sprints and ...
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| Improve Running Form | 9/26/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: My running technique is not as good as it could be. Earlier I run “sitting in the bucket”. I’ve been ...
A: Bert, You need to keep your body straight up and down when you run. If you lean forward when you run ...
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| 800/1500 meters | 9/25/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: I am a junior in hs, and will be running track. My goal is to run a sub 2:05 800 and sub 4:30 1500. ...
A: Jason: I am told that you did not get my answer last week. We had electrical issues here and ...
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| Middle Distance Training | 9/22/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: I don't know whether you know much about middle distance or not, but I'll ask my question anyway. ...
A: All running,actually all athletic events, are totally personal. A coach is needed to observe and ...
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| Middle Distance Training | 9/22/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: I don't know whether you know much about middle distance or not, but I'll ask my question anyway. ...
A: Justin, If you send me your email address I will send you a detailed annual training program for the ...
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| Measuring the long jump take off mark | 9/22/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: My question is about measuring a mark for long jumpers so they don't have to do a run back each time ...
A: I believe that most long jumpers and their coaches work out how and where they like to determine ...
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| should i try it again? if yes how. | 9/21/2009 | Byron Collyer |
Q: I used to be (like over 15 years ago) a shot put thrower and I was good at it but most important i ...
A: Don't see why not-there are throwers in their 60's still competing. I probably wouldn't be of much ...
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| 800 Meter Training | 9/19/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: My current best 800m is 2:17. I am a freshmen this year. I am running cross country right now this ...
A: Aziz, If you can run a 1:00 400 you should be able to run faster than 2:17 in an 800. I have a lot ...
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| Running technique | 9/16/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: I have been a sprinter for about a year now and have a personal best of 11.3s in 100m and 23.2 in ...
A: Sumugan, You should not run on the balls of your feet. You should run flat footed. You are probably ...
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| track and field | 9/9/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: What is the positions of officials in track events?
A: Romel Carlo: Track officials assume positions on the track event which are different for so many ...
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| track and field workout routine??? | 9/8/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: Track starts in march. My best event is the 100m dash. my time is 13 seconds and I want to get it ...
A: Lindsey: It always takes one day at a time. People do not change without work, dedication and ...
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| track and field workout routine??? | 9/6/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: Track starts in march. My best event is the 100m dash. my time is 13 seconds and I want to get it ...
A: You have reasonable goals which are attainable. No question that a great deal of work and practice ...
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| Off-Season Sprint Training | 9/4/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: I'm a bit puzzled as to how to train off-season for track and field. At the moment, I am a junior in ...
A: I am sure that there are as many routines for training any event as there are coaches and runners. ...
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| a diet made for athletes | 9/2/2009 | Byron Collyer |
Q: I am a track and field athlete and I do multi events, so i basically do everything from running , ...
A: Unfortunately, I can't give you nutritional advice over the Internet. However, I can point you in ...
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| wooden tracks | 8/31/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: Whats the best track shoe/flat for a wooden surface? We run on a wooden track and corner boards. Any ...
A: Mike, I have not run on a wooden track since I was in college a whole lot of years ago, so I am not ...
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| getting back out there | 8/26/2009 | Richard Howland |
Q: ? I've been a track runner (sprinter) for 16 years. I gradtauted college and had 2 kids. I am in ...
A: Stacey: I cannot answer for the coaches of U of H, but most coaches are thrilled to be able to ...
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| 100 meter | 8/22/2009 | Ross Dunton |
Q: i am a 17 year old from South Africa. i am a big fan of the 100 meter sprint and i wish to ...
A: Rui, You have to live with the muscle fiber types that you are born with. You can not increase the ...
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