Track team?
Question:This year when I go to highschool I was wanting to try out for the track team.
If I can run two miles without stoping and it takes me 7 minuits to run one mile is that good enough to be on the team?
Thank you.
Answers:
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It depends. How far do you want to go and how hard are you willing to work? right now, i guess thats good timing w/o any training but u'll probably have to improve your time. it depends on the state you live in. (TX 3200 8:40-9:50)Even if you couldn't run 7 minute miles, you should still run for the track team. The least you can get is to develop the love for running and get in shape while you're at it, which is more worth it than potentially winning a trophy or medal. But in your situation, as a freshman and coming in at 7 minute miles, you should definitely do it. You won't win any races this year, most likely, but if you commit to it as a four-year project, your senior year should put you under 6 minute miles, which is always a nice goal.
You just might make the team if that is the average in your high school. I would think more in the 5 minute or less a mile you would make the team. I ran track in the 80s in high school and that was what made the team then. My daughter on the other hand in 5th grade was running a 5 minute mile. So it all just depends. Goood luck!
To those who have trained and completed a marathon:?
Well i ran track this year and i wasn't even that good. It all depends on what you want to run. Running a 7 minute mile is not bad ,but i would try to get it down to almost a 6 minute mile to stay competitive with the other kids..How long is a 6k run in miles?
Most high school track teams are no cut so no particular mile time is required. However, if you can already run two miles without stopping and can run one mile in 7:00 you have plenty of running talent. If you are serious, run 3 or 4 days a week over the summer. Build to 20 to 30 minutes a run at an easy pace (you get the most benefits from endurance training if the runs are at least this long). Consider running cross country in the fall.As stated by a few others many schools dont make cuts.
But the ones that do will tell you the time that is the cut line well before the try out date so you can start working towards it.
Also if you are talking those types of times for an 8th grader you should also look into going out for Cross Country not only will this get your foot in the door, but also build a good base for you to get ready for track. You should also be looking at doing Cross Country just because you want to do distance and its a lot of fun.
yes Amber it should be at all but the largest and most competitive schools.
Most schools will offer a student the opportunity to compete in TracK and Cross Country without "cutting" the squad down.
recommend both sports as it gets you noticed by the coaches and actually coached (if at a big school).
Participate and don't whine about workouts. Summer Team leader workouts should be attended enthusiastically!
Good Luck
Old Guy, Coach and Parent
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