How can I prepare for track season/choose events?

Food for thought:

Training Days:

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All runners who compete need a closing kick. So, learning the proper technique to sprinting 100m with standing starts is very helpful.

A better 100m run – form and technique will get you there. - ptfa.geo answer:

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After that, distances will shape your mindset on improving your speed. You have to find suitable techniques, to your style of running to achieve faster running times.

Running Technique Keys:

Faster Running in General:

Running faster requires - either, a higher out put of leg rotation or running on your toes or both. Pumping your elbows to the back harder and faster is the key to getting a higher leg rotation. However, XC runners should stay away from being too high on their toes - risk of twisting an ankle is too great.

A racing shoe that properly fits your foot and used for race purpose only, will enhance your speed. Placing a thin insole in your racing shoe makes your racing shoe feel very comfortable for running in without soaks. Replace the insoles when they begin to show signs of wear or when they are flat in your impact area. They can be bought in some grocery stores.

Faster 100m -

requires 100% application of arms and legs at a maximum output rate.

Faster 200m (curve) -

requires special lean techniques for running the curve at top speed. The straight lean for wide curves and the "T" Torque for tight curves are the dormant lean styles. Application of the 100m running technique is used for the straight.

Faster 400m -

requires strategy, stamina, cursing power and a burst of closing kick energy. Having enough energy to close strong is the key.

Faster Speed For Races Greater than 400m -

requires strategy, higher leg rotation endurance, cursing power, body ventilation and relaxation skills, an on-and-off valve for generating power with your arms and, a final burst of closing kick energy. Having enough energy to close strong is the key. (Your technique is knowing when to use these essentials.)

Faster Hurdles:

Requirement:

One needs to have an ability to go air born in a balanced manner and then return to earth by hitting the ground running.

The secrete to hurdlers' speed is in; the placement of their starting blocks, the rhythm in their running between hurdles, the use of their arms, the placement of their lead leg after clearing the hurdle and, the methods needed to close out the last four hurdles.

The hurdle heights for high schools are:

American Girls - 30 inches and 33 inches

American Boys - 36 inches and 39 inches

The hurdle heights for college and open divisions are:

American Women - 30 inches and 33 inches

American Men - 36 inches and 42 inches

Faster Race Walking:

Requires:

Sustained pressure on the hip joints. One must have an ability to keep one foot on the ground at all times while walking forward after locking the knee joint. Power swings with the elbow in conjunction with accentuated hip swivel provides the power behind speed walking.

Short Sprinting Tips: - ptfa.geo answer

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When to use - The Closing Kick For Distance Runners: see ptfa.geo answer.

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The Principles Applied Towards Field Events: see ptfa.geo answer.

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Information about some running shoes and spikes for hardcore runners: see ptfa.geo answer.

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Well there are a lot of events, distance, sprints, pole vaulting, high jump, long jump, throwing, and javelin throw. I'd say because your slim, I wouldn't do throwing, pick between high jump, long jump, or pole vaulting for one event. Try them all and see which ones you like, and you'll probably be able to do a couple of those, talk to your coach. And for the other ones, to pick between distance or sprints, it depends, do you have a good endurance and like long distances? Then you want distance. Or do you have not as good of and are a fast runner? Then you want sprints. Talk to your coach, he/she will be able to observe you, or even look at you and tell you what they think your good at. Good luck with your running! :)

What were your events when you ran?

You could try those again, or try something new.

Since you don't know what you might like you should try different things until you decide which you like the best.

Talk to the coach about their pre season program and follow it.