A Beginner's Guide to Track and Field!
publisherJen
time2023/02/13
- Want to try track running? Then you've come to the right place (and plan to run in the right place).
Plan to run in the right place
A track is the perfect place to improve your running speed, learn how to run and hone your running game away from the monotony and distractions of road running.
After all, athletics tracks (hereafter referred to as "tracks" ) are made for running.
In this article, I'm going to share some beginner track guides to get you on the right track.More specifically, this article covers the following:
What is a track?
Benefits of Track Running
How to start track running
Rules and etiquette for track and field running
Race track terms you need to know
Track workouts for beginners and advanced runners
The track running gear you need .
Running Track distance explained
Here are some track measurements to help you understand track running 100 meters – the length of each line.
200 meters - half a lap around the standard track, starting at the corner and ending at the end of the straight.
400 meters—or a lap. About a quarter mile, it's one of the most challenging sprint races due to the speed and stamina it requires.
800 meters - Two laps or about half a mile around a standard track.
1200 meters—three laps, or about three-quarters of a mile, around a standard track.
1600 meters—four laps of a standard track, or about one mile.
Using the same math, you can calculate farther distances.
For example, if four laps of the track equal 1 mile, then running 5 miles around the track will get you about 20 laps.
Benefits of Track Running
If you're still hesitant to try track and field training, here are some of the benefits.
Think running alone is boring? Head to the track to find new friends and a little competitive spirit.boost your confidence.
Training on the track helps improve your image as a runner, which can benefit your self-esteem and confidence levels.meet new friends
For the same reason, you'll often do track training with your partner or club, so you can get an extra boost when competing against more experienced runners.
Every running surface, whether it's a trail, road, concrete, or treadmill, has its pros and cons.
By getting more workouts on the track, you're also adding variety to your training ground, which can help you improve your running and reduce your risk of injury track your progress.
Thanks to the well-designed standard track, you can easily track your speed, effort and time over a set distance.
You can also do this in a safe and uninterrupted manner.
Unlike on the road, where you usually have to stop due to traffic and other obstacles.
The track is your playground.