151203 1435 Sports & Fitness Running General Running true Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:32:11 -0800 /system/videos/3/03/12/15/151203.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sports, fitness, running How To Run on a Track http://www.howcast.com/videos/151203-How-To-Run-on-a-Track http://www.howcast.com/videos/151203-How-To-Run-on-a-Track/edit approved 80 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=151203"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=151203" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 6 rsansivero http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151203/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1595 false false false 59857 1 19 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151203/19.jpg Check when the track is open Check to see when the track is open to the public before you start running on it. If it’s a school track, student sports and events always get first priority.

]]> 59858 2 28 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151203/28.jpg Set a goal Set a clear goal; that way, you’ll be less likely to quit until you’ve reached it. Maybe you want to sprint the straight-aways and walk the curves?

]]> 59859 3 37 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151203/37.jpg Choose a pace Pace yourself. Some people prefer a constant gait, while others alternate laps between sprinting and jogging.

]]> 59860 4 44 Tip Alternate running clockwise and counterclockwise each time you go to the track. Turning a different direction helps keep your knees balanced.

]]> 59861 5 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151203/50.jpg Faster runners use inside lanes Run in the outside lanes if you’re slower, and use the inside lanes if you’re faster.

]]> 59862 6 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151203/56.jpg Keep outside of teams If a team or group of runners is using the track, stay in the outermost lane, or ask their coach which lane you should use.

]]> 59863 7 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151203/64.jpg Stay hydrated Stay hydrated, even if it’s not sweltering out. Many tracks have water fountains.

]]> 59864 8 71 Fact At the first Olympic Games in Greece in 776 B.C., the premiere event was the stadion, a footrace of about 190 meters.

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