TRACK AND FIELD Byron Jensen Track and Field

TRACK AND FIELD Byron Jensen

Track and Field Overview Sprinters. � Jumpers � Throwers � Long distance runners Several events fall under these four categories. �

Carbohydrates � � Two different types of Carbohydrates are Simple and complex. Simple is energy used in short burst. Complex takes longer to break down and produce energy, this form of carbohydrate also produces the most energy. Before a track meet the athletes are told to load up on Carbs the night before by eating pastas and other carbs.

Proteins � � Proteins allow the muscles to rebuild what was lost from a heavy workout. During heavy workouts muscles tear and protein is used to bring these muscles back to normal sate of mind.

Hydration � � � Water, water, and much more water! Gatorade, powerade, and many more sports drinks Hydration is the key in every sport when the body starts feeling tired and exhausted this is also part of poor hydration.

Track � � 50 meter dash, 100 meter dash, 200, 400, 800, 1200, and 1600 yard dash, Relay races and many more.

Field � � Events such as Discus, Shot-put, hurdling, and javelin, long jump. All require long training and strength training.

Personal Experience � � When running track in high school, without proper hydration I would feel completely drained and dysfunctional even before the race. Loading up on carbs was a huge benefit, I first thought it to be a myth having no knowledge at the time regarding it, I wouldn’t load up on carbs the night before one meet and I wouldn’t perform at near the level I would if I loaded up on carbs the night before.

Weight Training � � While in high school the throwers and jumpers where constantly strength training and building muscle. These strength training sessions tended to last any where from one and half hours to two and a half hours.