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Track:Hurdles
Hi, I am a freshman in Hight School and I am doing track, short distances and hurdles. I was wondering if anyone knew some good tips or anything about this. and i am also having a hard time with hurdles, so does anyone know, or has anyone does hurdles, and can give me some good pointers? My coaches help, but I know that i am not good enough for our first meet in 2 weeks do do hurdles.
Also, I get cramps in my kneck when i run. ANyone know how to solve this?
Lastly- Any good streatches for hurdlers and sprinters??
Thanks soo Much!!!
*-KeLs-*
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When I was in high school track, I did shot put, 100 meter dash, and hurdles. I actually found hurdles pretty easy, I'm just a stocky person and not built for running very fast. I think that I found them easy because of the karate I have taken. All those kicks keep my leg, hip, and groin muscles very limber. I recommend that you do stretches and excercises for those areas of your body. The same goes for your neck. Stretch your neck out throroughly before beginning any strenuous activity. Make sure you aren't clenching your jaw when you excercise. A lot of people do this and it can lead to headaches and neck pain. Also, in regards to hurdles, I'm sure your coaches already told you, but make sure you aren't jumping too high. The closer you are to the hurdles without contacting them, the better. It will help your speed. Good luck!
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My fiancee used to run track. He said for your neck stiffness do neck rolls. Start with your head down and slowly roll your neck all around to the head down position. Don't slow down when you get to the hurdle it makes your time longer. practice your footing alot!Know how many steps until the hurdle so you can anticipate how long it will take to vlear it! Also do hurdle stretches. (one leg bent in hurdle postion on the floor then lay back) stay there until it burns! Hope I helped
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you should probably stretch a lot. stretching will help with your neck and make you more flexible to get your form right and jump higher. doing jumping jacks, and jumping rope will help your verticle jump. basically, almost anything you do will help. good luck! always here,
~mandy
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