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Choosing Your Event: A Guide for Newcomers

As an athlete in track and field there is always something to fit you. This guide below helps you find what suits YOU, the best.

SPRINTS

These are best for explosive and fast athletes who enjoy running full speed at shorter distances. Training involves a lot of acceleration, block work and strength training.

This would suit you if you love the adrenaline rush.

Middle distance

These events are the perfect balance between speed and endurance. A lot of strategy is required for these types of running events, but most importantly you need to be extremely fit and strong. Training looks like tempo runs, as well as pacing drills.

Perfect for you if you love pushing yourself physically but also mentally in your races.

Jumps

These are my personal favorite. The most important aspect to these events are the power and coordination between each jump. These focus very much on technique as well as power which would be gained lifting, plyometrics, and speed work.

Awesome if you love explosive movements.

Throws

Strength and rhythm is the number one thing in the throws. If you are great at converting your power into explosive work, then maybe this is best for you.

Great if you love working with strong and powerful movements.

- Quick tips to help choosing your event -

If you are still struggling to find one that suits you, ask yourself these questions:

  • What feels most natural?

  • What sort of workouts do you most enjoy?

  • Do you prefer speed, endurance, or technical based training and competing?