how do i train for track? and how much time will i need?

Question

i want to join track. It starts around the end of january, so i have about a month and a half. Is that enough time? and how do i train? and can someone please tell me how the tryouts are? like, do they make you run a mile or something and time you?

I'm thinking of doing sprinting.. not so sure about long distance, though i can change my mind

Answer 1

You need to run, run easy for 2 to 3 miles 3 to 5 times each week, until you are used to running and then start doing 2 days each week faster.
If you are going to be a distance runner then do a tempo run each week, and if you want to sprint then go to the track and do some 100 meter strides.

I have never used tryouts and we do not cut people from the track team.

If you have never run before it can take a long time to find your event so try different things.

Ask the coach what he thinks you should do and if you don't really know what you want to do try different things.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

What types of races will you run? Distance v/s middle distance v/s sprint training are all completely different. Are you also thinking of doing a field event like discus, shot or long jump? If so, there are other elements to your training that would greatly help you...we need more details.

Answer 4

ok 1st track a non cut sport, there are no tryouts (at least in washington)
2nd train by doing a few short runs aday and graduly increasing the distance each time


have fun with it, there are many rewards:)
good luck

Answer 5

its hard i advice you not to do it you have to run FOREVER