r/track

Outdoor season just ended for me and I only started running the 8 halfway through the season. I will be a sophomore in a few months. I started at 2:47 then 2:45 then 2:43.8 then 2:43.2 then split 2:37 in 4•8 then got 2:43 on last meet on an extremely windy day. and I believe I can get that time down if I pace better and run xc. I just want to know if it could be possible for me to run in college at a d2 school and if xc would help.

Obviously, it's going to make for entertaining television. But what are the ethics of holding this kind of weightlifting competition? I get that on one hand, it levels the playing field and makes it harder for people to cheat.

On the other hand, it's hard not to wonder how this could affect impressionable weightlifters seeking that extra edge.

I've got a big district meet later today, and I'll be running the 1600m in 96 degree weather with 40% humidity, and the 800m a bit later. How can I keep cool while racing? I've been to the place before, and there's no shade, unless you count the porta-potties. I'm hoping it gets canceled, but it prob won't be.

edit: It honestly wasn't that bad, and I got first in my district and PR'd for the 1600m and 800m, so it was worth it. The weather cooled down towards the end, since this was a loooong meet.

Hello, I have been having some problems with my calves and them mainly just cramping, I’m going to a physical therapist today just to get help but if anyone could relay some good calf stretches for me to use from now on that would be greatly appreciated

I have sectionals coming up this weekend, and I need tips, right now I run a 4:48 mile and 2:08 800, but I am in 8th grade. I want tips on how to lower my times and just race better in the mile specifically, my 800 is pretty nice but I need a way better mile.

Hey, so I just made it to state in the 300m hurdles and the 4x1. Im a freshman and this is my first time going to state in high school. I mean I made it in middle school but Im going to assume that its a whole different ballpark. If you guys could give me any advice, please do! Im not really sure whats up lol!

I'm a sophomore just finishing off my first year of track.

next year I want to try long jumping, as my brother went to state in long jump.

my main events are 1600 and 800, and I do taekwondo run and lift. and I've got a skinnier but not lean and athletic build, at 5'7 120lb

you guys think I can long jump next season, is there any plyometrics I should be doing? I run XC in the fall.

ideally I'd wanna prioritize my runs but see how I do with jumping.