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| top speed | 10/21/2009 |
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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| track and field beginner | 10/3/2009 |
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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| should i try it again? if yes how. | 9/21/2009 |
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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| a diet made for athletes | 9/2/2009 |
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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| discus throwing | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I am a 15 year old discus thrower now, 5.9ft, 80kg, and has a PB of 47m with the 1.5kg discus.(spin) ...
A: First, stop doing 1 rep max lifts--you're really taking a chance at injuring yourself. I'd say stay ...
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| improve core | 8/12/2009 |
Q: could you help me draw up a schedule of what a should do? thank you wes ANSWER: I can't give you ...
A: the basics of core training involve engaging your transverse abs (TVA). You do this by drawing in ...
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| 400 | 7/29/2009 |
Q: how do you practice for a 800,400,and 200 when you have a head and chest cold one week before an ...
A: 61 secs for a 13 year old is a good time. I would continue training and that alone should improve ...
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| track | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My son is 10 and runs the 400m. I would like to know what he should eat and drink before his race. ...
A: This is a dietitian's question more so than not but your son should in general be looking to eat a ...
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| Getting time down in 400 and 800 | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I am going to the 7th grade and I run the 400 in 1:02 and the 800 in 2:38, I would like to get my ...
A: The main energy system being used for these two races is something called the "Fast Glycolytic" ...
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| unproportionality | 6/18/2009 |
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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| Shot put and Dsicus | 5/24/2009 |
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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| sprinting | 5/20/2009 |
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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| aceleration on my sprints | 5/16/2009 |
Q: here is my problem. I can not acelerate very well at all. When i am in blocks i frankly stink.What ...
A: I would suggest getting a trainer and working on Core strength and acceleration drills. Your core ...
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| improvement | 4/28/2009 |
Q: i am tarek and i am a soccer player. i would just like to ask you if you could give me some ...
A: Unfortunately Tarek, I can't give you exercises over the net. I would need to assess you in person ...
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| stretching against injuries | 4/24/2009 |
Q: i have heard that stretching is very important for athletes. thus i am willing to strecth everyday ...
A: Stretching is important for athletes Lorenzo. However, the bulk of the research I've come across ...
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| Diet for 400m and 1600 Relay | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My son is a 13 year old 7th grader. He usually eats a fairly well balanced diet. What foods and ...
A: Unfortunately, this is a question for a registered dietitian or sports nutritionist. I'd be careful ...
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| Track | 3/30/2009 |
Q: How much does a discus and a shot put weigh?
A: There are different weights depending on your age. highschool disci for men weigh 1.6kg, and 1kg ...
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| 400m dash | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I'm a high school sprinter in my junior year. Last year was my first year of track. I run the 400 ...
A: I'll do my best to answer all of these questions Dennis, If I miss one--feel free to send me another ...
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| Polevaulting- track & feild | 3/11/2009 |
Q: this is my second year on varsity track at high school and I've always run long distance and done ...
A: To be honest, if you're talking about this season, it would be tough to get in shape for pole ...
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| 1 1/2 mile track run | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am 14 in 8th grade track -I run long distance 1 mile and 1 1/2 mile-I run cross country too- Track ...
A: First things first, you've got to get cleared by a physician to make sure you're healthy before ...
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| 100-meter sprint times | 3/3/2009 |
Q: My name is Olivia and I am a 7th grade runner. I was wondering what a good time would be in the ...
A: It's a bit tough to say Olivia but, anything under or around 14 seconds would be a good time. ...
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| Muscle Strain | 2/26/2009 |
Q: This is my daughter's first year in high school, and she is running track again this year. It has ...
A: Unfortunately, I'm not qualified to give you advice for an injury. Only a Doctor, Physiotherapist ...
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| An "Open" Runner? | 2/13/2009 |
Q: This might seem like a silly question, but what is a runner called if they are too old for Youth ...
A: You're basically just a regular aged athlete in Canada, you'd be called a "senior" which caries the ...
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| traveling | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I heard that when you are a professional track runner you get to travel to different countries in ...
A: This is true Daniel, Top track athletes do quite a bit of travelling to various countries around ...
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| wrld junior championships 2009 | 1/13/2009 |
Q: my name is keith and i am 16, and i run in the male 100 200 and 400 meter dashes. i was wondering ...
A: I'm not completely sure what you're asking of me Keith so feel free to re-phrase and re-submit your ...
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| finding a track coach | 1/8/2009 |
Q: i go to Edison high school. This year our head coach quit. we need a coach for all of the events ...
A: Unfortunately, I don't know too many track coaches in that area Storm. I would suggest searching ...
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| core | 12/30/2008 |
Q: Do you have any good work out for my core I am 17 and a female and I want to do 4x4 relay 800m and ...
A: Speed training would help for pole vault but hinder your 4x4 and 800...if you wish you can specify ...
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| Time Conversions | 12/21/2008 |
Q: What does a 4.5 second time in the 40 yard dash project to in terms of the time for a 100 yard/meter ...
A: To be honest, it wouldn't be easy to extrapolate because I don't know your physical dimensions. If ...
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| explosivness | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I am a 400m sprinter and am looking to increase my speed. I am looking to increase my explosiveness. ...
A: Training for explosiveness is simple. The more you tell your brain to move quicker, the better. Do ...
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| explosiveness for javelin | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I throw javelin but i am lacking explosiveness. I am strong in the weight room but i lack that ...
A: There's something called the force-velocity curve that you need to investigate regarding javelin ...
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| indoor track- 55m | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I'm a sophomore in highschool and this is my first year doing indoor track. I did outdoor track as a ...
A: Your main focus at this point in time regarding gaining speed would be to work on sprint training ...
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| Discus Throw | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I'm a discus thrower in grade 12 and I started to throw in grade 9. I didn't have much of a success ...
A: Here are a few things to work on Tomasz. First, I would definitely video tape yourself and compare ...
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| track | 10/26/2008 |
Q: how do i train for the 200m.my times are like the mid 24's.i am a freshman in high school
A: You're probably best off to get some formal coaching. It sounds like you've got some speed and it's ...
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| Improvement from Static to Glide Throw | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I am a coach, and have a freshman girl who is throwing about 40ft in the shot with her glide ...
A: Tough to say exactly how far she would be able to throw but, you are right in questioning why she's ...
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| Javelin Throwing | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I'm a senior in high school and have ran Track for three years. Since high schools in Illinois or ...
A: I've got great news Jerrod! You can definitely still become a great javelin thrower. On top of that, ...
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| Improving speed, form, and endurance | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I am a sophmore in college, and have decided to try to run track this year, although I haven't since ...
A: There's a whole bunch of great stuff you could start doing Adriana. I'd suggest starting a strength ...
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| shot put training. | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Alright, I'm 14 years old (I know that seems young but i take this seriously) Right now I'm a ...
A: That's great that you take your training seriously Jon. It would be a little tough to tell you what ...
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| training | 8/25/2008 |
Q: can you give me some core training exercises. My season doesn't start until april. Im primarily a ...
A: unfortunately Ai, I would have to see you in person to be able to give you proper exercises. I ...
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| Question about the track | 8/20/2008 |
Q: On a standard high school track 4 laps is a mile right and you know how the track is split into 4 ...
A: Yes, each 4 parts of the track are equal in distance. As far as running 300 meters, it'd be a little ...
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| Becoming a Javelin thrower | 8/16/2008 |
Q: Iam a 22 year old male from the UK, I have a huge ambition to become a professional javelin thrower. ...
A: Well, You've come to the right place Jon. I actually run a javelin site! www.throwjavelin.com. ...
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| core training | 8/14/2008 |
Q: how does this help with running faster in track.and how do i get a stronger core
A: Your core is your foundation. The stronger your foundation is, the more power, speed and ...
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| long jump | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have been jumping the long jump for about three months. I am 14, and 6' half inch tall. I have ...
A: That's ok if you don't have boxes. I wouldn't suggest getting into anything that dramatic just yet. ...
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| long jump | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have been jumping the long jump for about three months. I am 14, and 6' half inch tall. I have ...
A: Justin, At your age, you should be looking to work on two things: Runway speed and vertical jumping ...
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| Triple Jump | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am 15 years old about 6 and a half feet tall and weigh about 145 pounds. I do mostly long jump and ...
A: David, I'd look at adding speed with some sprinting drills and maybe a light plyometric workout no ...
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| triple jump | 7/8/2008 |
Q: hey, I've been triple jumping since the the grade and am still currently jumping at my college. My ...
A: Though I don't have a lot of experience with triple jump, I can still give you some basic ...
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| 400m core training | 6/25/2008 |
Q: what type of core work should I do during the off season in pre paring me for the 400m. Also what ...
A: there's actually a lot of stuff you can do for core training. It would be tough to give you a full ...
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| shot putt | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am in year 8 and wondering whether 10.17m is a good distance. if not how can i improve?
A: Sounds pretty good to me! You're probably a little young to start developing your technqiue at this ...
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| Shot Put | 6/12/2008 |
Q: On the 24th June I am going to District Athletics to do shot put, I am 14 years old and about 5'3 ...
A: It sounds like you're right on track performance wise for your height and age. 8 meters is a solid ...
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| Club | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I'm a 14 year old boy just going into to high school and am looking to join a track club. I live in ...
A: I'm not that familiar with the track clubs in that area but here's what I would do in your case. ...
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