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Q: I'm 14 years old. I run a 4.8 forty-yard (it's been two years since our coach timed my 100m, so I won't even say it). The last time I ran the mile (which was after we finished a three-hour practice during two-a-days), I ran a 6:14. I compete in long jump and my farthest so far is 17' 4". My best high jump is about 5' 6". Is that good enough to be on varsity normally, and if so, how far do you think I could get, like district or regionals. I just want to know if that is good enough to be competitive in a small, 1A Texas school.
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I'm not a real expert at high school track times, so I had to do a little research on this one.
It looks like you're pretty fast on sprints, getting, after a little back of the envelope calculation, about a 12 on the 100 meter, which is better than a lot of the early season meet results I'm finding, but your mile looks a little longish; I'm guessing you probably sneed some endurance work. Your long jump looks pretty good, but your high jump seems better compared to the stats I'm seeing.
Do these numbers look competitive? For early season, yes. You'll need to maintain your training, though, and make some better times to stay in toward the finals.
This is doable, though. Obviously you have the natural ability, and the desire, or you wouldn't be asking this question. The real secret is going to be to train, and train hard, train like you really want it, and to put in the consistent effort. You'll have off days, and bad days, and days you just really don't feel like working, but do it anyway, because that is the persistence that you will get you to your finals and beyond.
Good luck, and I'd love to hear how you do.
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Thanks. I broke my wrist during football season, so I'm doing cross country, which should help endurance some (but like I mentioned, I ran the other one after a three-hour football practice in 100 degree heat). Track isn't for like another five months, but I know I'll have to work hard the entire time to make varsity (our coaches don't really like putting freshman on varsity). I'll keep trying and hopefully I'll make it. Thanks again.
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First, I am a rationalist.
If you ask me a question, prepare to have it examined under the cold and sometimes harsh light of reason. I'll do my best to provide the best and most rational answer.
Beyond that, I'm a musician, an armchair philospher, sometimes computer programmer, student of many subjects, and all around swell guy.
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Website: Gender: Male Location: Nashville, TN Age: 34 Member Since: September 2, 2005 Answers: 14 Last Update: September 29, 2005 Visitors: 1905
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