Mark Sheeks Sets Two Records in the 2008 Port Angeles (WA) Senior Games
Mark Sheeks of Woodinville (WA) set two records while literally running away from all competition at the 2008 Port Angeles (WA) Senior Games Sunday (9-21-08). More than 250 athletes from Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, Canada competed in 15 events. Find out who excelled in the track and field competition.
Team Slogans For Track and Field – Urge Runners to Go the DistanceOften, the coach of any given track team is required to approve the team slogan before it goes to print. Team slogans for track and field do not undergo any censorship at the hands of track meet judges but the basic rules of propriety are enforced by their own coaches back at home. Sometimes, parents will be outraged by slogans that coaches let sneak by.
USAFA Track and FieldThe USAFA track and field team, coached by Ralph Lindeman, will begin their new season on 1/3/09, in Reno, Nevada. They will be taking part in the National Pole Vault Summit. Coach Lindeman announced the team’s schedule for the upcoming season on September 19, 2008.
The History of Running TrackTrack and field is one of the most popular events of the Olympics. Every year, old records are broken and new narratives emerge in this exciting and ever changing sport. What is the history of running track? It is a long story dating back to the athletic competitions of ancient Greece.
Standard Running Track SizeAt the Olympics, track takes center stage. After seeing the events, you may have wondered what is the standard running track size. The size of the track actually depends on which track season it is.
Javelin Throwing For BeginnersWhat you need to know to throw javelin. Javelin basics for Beginners.
The Usain Bolt Chest Thump in BeijingMuch has been said about 100 meter sprinter Usain Bolt’s celebration before and after completion of his world record run at the Beijing Olympics. Before criticizing Bolt too much, maybe we should learn a little bit about what the Usain Bolt chest thump means to Jamaicans.
Kathryn Martin Dominates on the Track at the 2008 USATF National Masters MeetThe shining star in the prime running events at the 2008 USATF National Masters Meet in Spokane (WA) was Kathryn (Kathy) Martin, who won 5 national titles in the 800, 1500, 5000 and 10,000-meter races, and set an American record in the 2000-meter steeplechase. The 56-year-old from Northport (NY) was virtually unstoppable in the 55-59 age group competition. Get the full story.
Safety at Javelin TrainingJavelins are sharp pointed objects that can cause serious damage. Learn how to avoid injury and mishaps when throwing.
How to Use the Javelin Run UpYou need to have a run up to throw the Javelin effectively. Learn what plays a part in maximizing your strides.
A Glimpse of the US Trials on the Way to Beijing 2008The 2008 Summer Olympics that will be held in Beijing, China, are just a few weeks away and in the United States many sports disciplines are in the trials process to determine the athletes that will be part of this year’s US delegation, which will be its largest delegation to date and it will be competing in 27 sports. Track and field is one of the sports disciplines facing the Olympic trials. On the women’s side one of the biggest names in the American track this year is Allyson Felix, who won in 22.
Lagat, Goucher and Flanagan Are Big Time in ’08 Olympic Track & Field TrialsOne of America’s newest citizens, Kenyan-born Bernard Lagat, ran with a renewed passion at the recent 2008 Olympic Trials at the University of Oregon. Lagat, who captured an historic double victory in the 5000 and 1500-meter events at last year’s World Championships, repeated the feat before the nation’s greatest track fans at Oregon’s newly-remodeled Hayward Field. Read all of the details.