How to Train for Track and Field Events

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: For jumps

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   Arms, hips to lips. , Then do 3 exits into the first hurdle, 3 into the second hurdle and so on. ,
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   Step 2: do things to increase form.

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   Step 3: For long jump

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   Step 4: work on your standing jump into the pit.

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   Step 5: For triple jump

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   Step 6: work on cycling your leg through for the first step

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   Step 7: also bounding with or without jump ropes is really helpful when it comes to your second step.

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   Step 8: For both of these you will want to practice your approach many times.

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   Step 9: For high jump

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    Step 10: try working on your back arches

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    Step 11: and do a standing jump over the bar.

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    Step 12: For the throws and shot put

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    Step 13: discus

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    Step 14: and hammer throw

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    Step 15: you want to work on upper body strength.

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    Step 16: Be very careful doing these events

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    Step 17: using the proper form as not to injure your shoulders or elbows.

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    Step 18: When running distance

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    Step 19: work on your endurance

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    Step 20: as well as breathing patterns

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    Step 21: those can really help!

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    Step 22: For sprints

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    Step 23: work on block exits.

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    Step 24: say you're running the 200m dash

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    Step 25: train by running 250 or 300 meters (820.2 or 984.3 ft) so when you run the 200 you won't burn out in the end.

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    Step 26: With any running

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    Step 27: work on form.

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    Step 28: For hurdles

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    Step 29: work on form by having 5 or so hurdles right in a row and walk over them using proper form.

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    Step 30: if you're running the longer hurdles

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    Step 31: 300⁄400 meter (2.5 ft) hurdles

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    Step 32: you will want to train distance once a week so you get the endurance.

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