How to Compete in a Steeplechase
The steeplechase is a track and field event that combines hurdling, distance running and water jumps. The competitive steeplechase distance is 3,000 meters on a track and contains 28 hurdles and seven water jumps. A person who competes in the ... [... more]
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How to High Jump
You're in good company if you want to high jump. The high jump has been a track and field event since the days of the ancient Greek Olympic games. The technique has changed a lot since then, but with some study and a lot of practice, you can ... [... more]
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How to Determine Your Pace Count
Knowing how far you've traveled is key to dead-reckoning navigation and staying oriented in the wilderness. To do it you need to know how many paces you take per 100 meters, and keep a running total of distance covered. It sounds tedious (and it ... [... more]
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How to Throw a Discus
The discus throw has been part of the Olympics since inception. This challenging sport, is today, a continuing contributor to track and field on all levels. From high school to professional level, the discus can be learned with a few moderate ... [... more]
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How to prevent blisters on your feet.
How to prevent blisters on your feet from new shoes, sandals or boots. Blisters are small swelling of the skin that contains watery fluid. They are caused by friction + Moisture. The body responds to the friction by producing moisture. The ... [... more]
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Fundamentals of Track & Field
 For both athletes and coaches, former Olympic athlete Gerry Carr teaches steps and drills and performance standards for all track and field events, with emphasis on learning the events in progression. 275 how-to illustrations. 15 photos. [... more]
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How to Train for the Shot Put
The shot put is a classic track and field event requiring precise use of strength and technique. In your training routine, be sure to incorporate both general fitness workouts, as well as core stability building and weight training exercises. ... [... more]
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Winning Track and Field for Girls
Track and field events have been a mainstay of athletics since the time of the ancient Greeks. Today track and field draws nearly half a million high school girls to competition and ranks second only to basketball in popularity with young female athletes. [... more]
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Best Of Best/Track & Field (Women of Sports)
Women in Track and Field: I enjoyed this book but did find it somewhat juenille in context. It covers many famous women runners from Wilma Rudolph to Flo Jo and also gives a good history of how women got started in track and field and the barriers they [... more]
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USA Track & Field Coaching Manual
Written by 30 of the most successful coaches in the sport, this manual contains comprehensive and up-to-date information and techniques available for testing, teaching, training, and maximizing the competitive performances of men and women in every track [... more]
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Coaching Track & Field Successfully
Guthrie presents coaches with a blueprint for building a successful track and field program including information on managing off the track, planning for big events, and motivating athletes to excel. [... more]
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Coaching Youth Track & Field
Written by the American Sport Education Program in conjunction with Matt Lydum and other experts from Hersheys Track & Field Games and USA Track & Field, Coaching Youth Track & Field is the only resource available today aimed at coaches of [... more]
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