Introduction

The 2010 season is almost upon us. As we look towards tryouts at the end of February, there are some things that potential athletes need to consider:

• Over 120 girls tried out for the team last year for 30 spots. We will be in a similar situation again this year.
• With this in mind, it is important for athletes to start getting into shape now, so that they may be ready to give their best at tryouts. Track is a sport that requires great self-motivation to be successful.
• Working out will NOT gauruntee that you make the team. Being on last years team will NOT garuntee that you will make the team.
• Even more importantly, it is important for athletes to make sure that they have their academics in order. The semester report card will determine who is eligible for the season.
• Last, but not least, start planning on getting your yearly physical from your doctor (download the physical form here). If you got one for a fall sport or for a winter sport, they are good for one year. If you have not had one since last track season, plan now on when you will get it. Nothing is worse then an athlete who is in shape and has their academics in order, but cannot tryout due to not having a physical.

Workouts

As mentioned above, to be in a competitive place to make the team, it is important to make sure you are working to get into shape. The best thing for an athlete to do is be involved in a fall or winter sport. If you are involved in a fall and/or winter sport, Focus only on the training that is required for that sport as that will get you into excellent physical condition. When you are done with your fall sport, and do not have a winter sport to play, then you will need to consider additional training.

For those who are not apart of a Fall or Winter sport, it is good to begin training to get into the best shape you can be in. Everyone should do the warm up by stretching , and then find the training to fits the events you are looking at doing. Make sure to fit in Strength/Condition 2-3 days a week along with your running. There are three categories of workouts listed below. Choose the category that fits the events you want to try out:

Sprinters & Jumpers (60m, 100m - 1/4 lap, 200m - 1/2 lap, 400m - 1 lap)

Distance Runners (400m - 1 lap, 800 - 2 laps, 1600 - 4 laps)

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