I've heard you need to have different size spikes for different events. As i am relatively new to track and xcountry running, does anyone have any official details about what size you need for competitions? Thanks.
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Most tracks limit the spike length to 1/4 in. or 6 mm. Longer spikes dig too deep into the synthetic surface. For cross country on grass, the standard spike length is 5/8 in. or 9 mm. Normally, cross country spikes are sold with the 9mm spikes so you may need to purchase some 6 mm spikes for track use. In some states, metal spikes are illegal in cross country. In that case, you run in spikeless spikes. These have plastic nobs in place of the metal spikes. A running store can show the different versions.
Spikes aren't strictly needed for these event. Good racing flats also work fine.
Let me her your mile times?
you need 1cm fo 800m and 1500m on track and about 3 cm for cross country.
Where can i find track spikes on a short notice?
I ahve 1 cm spikes that i use for the 800. I don't know about theh other ones though, sorry!
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