Track and Field - Finding The Best Events For You

[@junkiekiller9002]

You lost me at naturally gifted athlete and good at everything but good vid 😂😂

[@courtneyjean3025]

💀💀💀

[@morgan70612]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@samihya333]

LMFAOO fr

[@Jackbaker99]

Same

[@keinanbriggs]

Oops I’ll take better

[@maryhope5369]

I don't know about 'gifted at everything' lol

[@maxcheeseright]

As a Track and Field/Cross Country Athlete, I agree with everything you said, and think this video was really well done, with how well paced it was, how understandable it was, and how informative it was.

[@keinanbriggs]

Thank you for the feedback and glad you enjoyed it.

[@Julia-vp9jr]

I like running but I’m scared to wear the uniforms lol... I naturally get cold and I fear that I wouldn’t be able to wear leggings instead

[@emilyparker7043]

Don’t let that keep you from doing what you love! It takes getting used to, but coaches usually let you wear black leggings under shorts so you stay warm

[@Julia-vp9jr]

Emily Parker ok tysm☺️❤️

[@emmanuelbooker851]

@@Julia-vp9jr you only have to wear the uniform when ur running😭

[@rylanbrenish622]

I'm in poal vault and In 7th grade I have practiced for 3 days for 1 hour each day and I can go way over 7 feet

[@allisonp7456]

DarkDingle YASSS

[@Lana-hh4bl]

I can’t do pole vault until I’m in high school

[@kaitlinchristian53]

My coach has me doing 1600 meter, 400 meter relay, and 300 meter hurdles. Should I get mid distance spikes or should I get something for 300 and 400 and something for 1600?

[@keinanbriggs]

Mid distance

[@alexandresilva-ed1je]

A new coach

[@joshuaantao6017]

alexandre silva 🤣🤣🤣

[@morgan70612]

I’m just starting track and I don’t really know what I should do because I’m fast and I have pretty good endurance but I enjoy sprinting more than distance running , any suggestions?

[@jamezkpal2361]

If you enjoy sprinting do that. Unless you're really good at distance running. Winning is very enjoyable.

[@daharmanswhatnot5361]

I know this is late but that sounds a lot like a 400 800 type runner, 100 200 is all out but 400 800 is still very quick but with more endurance needed

[@seanthat0126]

Oh my gosh I did the 3200m and the 4×400 right after my senior year it was terrible

[@fighter-yo3di]

I am not overly talented, but I am pretty well rounded and can do every event decently. What are some fun events that you guys would recommend?

[@kristinamarentic]

my fave is th 400m, but it really depends on your running style. If you have lots of endurance you could do longer distances like 400m, 800m, 1600m, but if you run out of breath faster but are a fast runner do things like 100m, 200m, 400m. There's also the jumps and throws, so do whatever will bring out your talents the best

[@akanotgiveafuck6970]

My favorites events are the 100m, 200m, 400m, and the 4x1 And occasionally hurdles

[@bigbuggie5]

I enjoyed the mile.

[@tess3612]

I am new in track and my coach wants me to do the 400 hurdles but I wanted to try the short sprints or the jumps. Idkkkk

[@stevespyder]

Fun, that is the word I wanted to hear. I took up hurdles and throws at age 58 ( former steeple and 800m runner ), because they looked like fun. I do multi events now. Still need to learn PV.

[@Kayla_Miller]

I want to do track but I do not want to do jumps or hurdles, is there a way I can do it without hurdles?

[@TW-pm1sd]

Same I’m filling out the form rn trying to chose what I wanna do also my school let’s up pick what we want

[@edwinscox]

GREAT advice! Thank you.

[@keinanbriggs]

🙏🏾 welcome

[@abbymorales8622]

I run the 400 and the 4x400

[@tarionfullilove9711]

I’m really nervous bout 200 meter

[@naomi-py5vd]

I’m in 7th grade And I’m not amazing at running but I really want to do track Please help

[@sheep1127]

Ur Mom Naomi go for it!

[@mollyvogrin8422]

that’s why im here rn but i already signed up. i say go for it. im in 7th as well and not a good runner. you will never become worse you will become a better runner

[@stevespyder]

Throws are a good option. Yes you need strength but technique makes the difference. Discus is and shot are cheap options as you can buy both for 50$ max on amazon. Javelin is the most expensive around 150+ and hammer about 50-75$

[@gagetlapa5624]

My times are 100m: Never tried 200m: Never tried 400m: Tried once and got 1:15 800m haven’t tried since 2 years ago and got 2:55 1600: 6:10 Long jump: 13’ High jump: 4’4

[@zechariahslade2644]

VENTURE how old are you?

[@emilyparker7043]

Dang!

[@akanotgiveafuck6970]

I don't know any of my times even though I've been running for 10 years so I started when I was 3 I definitely need to start looking at my times

[@rextwibell3650]

My Times (I’m 13) 100m: 13.04 sec 400m: 1 min 28 sec Never Done hurdles Mile : 7 min 42 sec ( I’m not a distance runner) Long Jump: 14 ft 8inch High Jump: 4 ft 9 inches but that was awhile ago I also did the Softball throw in 5th grade and got 164 feet because I’m a naturally good thrower. I’ve never trained for Track because Basketball has always been my main sport but what events would I be good in.

[@iscreampuppies3776]

I’m pretty good at any sport

[@OrbitWithoutOil]

IScream Puppies k

[@jujucasar2003]

Track and field needs to fix the time between the 400m and 800m races. My best events were the 400m and 800m. But the 800m was my best event so the coach had me do the mile cuz the 400m race is too close to the 800m. After seeing me in the 4 by 4 relay dominate he finally had me do the 400m at the end of my senior year cuz i wanted a school record and i only ran a 4:44 mile which is very slow compared to a sub 2 min 800m. I already had the 800m school record, but wanted the 400m school record. Since i was in a division 5 league the competition was weak. I normally run 2:01-2:04s and win by 8-10 seconds. So instead of just getting 1st in the 400m i wanted to break the school record and go balls out. I missed it by a 0.3 seconds, but it was only my 4th 400m race. Not only did i miss out on a school record for the 400m but i ran a 2:12 800m and barely got 1st place in the 800m cuz it started literally 50 mins later and i had almost no time to rest and was very fatigued and sore. I just feel mid distance runners with strong 400m and 800m talent r getting fucked simply by the scheduling. Put the 400m early and the 800m later stick useless hurdles and shit in btw and make it more fair. Cuz genrally 1 mile runners run 2 miles, and 400m runners run 800m.

[@keinanbriggs]

I totally understand this issue. The best way is to run one primary event one day and the other primary event another day. that will help you get better marks. I do see the main issue however.... at the state championship level it will be tough. I had a triple/high jumper and the events are the same time. We had to pick one in the beginning of season.

[@fultoneasterwood]

i'm in highschool and just started track but i've been told i have speed for sprinting, legs for distance, and i can jump good but don't know what to do

[@keinanbriggs]

Check out my long jump playlist and see what comes from it.

[@benjaminbriggs2130]

Aye, Nice last name and thanks for the help

[@petitegenius3351]

My times (15yr old female) 100m: Haven’t tried yet but hope to get 14 first try 200m: 29.75 (I hope to have PR of 27 by end of season) 400m: 1:12 (I hope to have a PR of 1:07 by end of season) I’m a sprinter and this is my first year of track btw. Advice is welcome in the comments! :)

[@keinanbriggs]

Great goals! My invitation to you is to set HS dream goals then work backwards. This will allow you to be more successful. Also since you are already watching videos like this, great job you are already on pace for a great season. Keep it up

[@petitegenius3351]

@@keinanbriggs Thank you!

[@mantis_monk]

I would love a video for people that have absolutely no talent and suck at all events...😢

[@johnathanrucker6275]

great video

[@IQ-xm7bf]

im 15 sophomore 1st year of track 1000m 2:57 400m :56 1600 5:14

[@uberboat4512]

That's a damn good 400.

[@fighter-yo3di]

How important are track spikes?

[@jeffbill7735]

If you want to be more competitive and want to see faster times or better results track spikes will help.

[@marsiah8112]

I have no idea what i want too do, i joined thinking id do long distance. Because ive always enjoyed running like during school miles and stuff. But i just joined this team and the coachs say i have a sprinters body and have put me with the sprinters... THEY ARE SO FAST- i dont know how im going to reach that speed or greater so im kinda scared and embarressed when training with them.

[@keinanbriggs]

Ms. Marsiah, you got this. When you compare yourself to others you will always find something to highlight. You are YOU, one of a kind. Each lane is sectioned off and you get to run your race to impress YOU. YOU YOU YOU. Your coaches see something in you and who knows they may be right. Get out there and try your all. Put aside the comparisson and "do YOU BOO". To help you get through this, bring you phone and document your journey, then post on social media. I am sure there are many girls in your situation who you could inspire. YOU got this.. Go run fast. :)

[@marsiah8112]

@@keinanbriggs Thank you so much! This is really what i needed. I just got home from practice and MAN THAT WAS HARD. I realize im not as fast as the others and i try and push myself to do better to impress myself, though im still falling behind. Today i did much better than last practice though i still seem to stop during the 400's and 800's halfway through. I will continue to push myself, and practice even outside of my teams practices! Thank you so much. I will take in everything you said and remember it. :)

[@mccoyology]

i think explaining to young students how to even identify the "right" event? How do I know I'm a good Pole Vaulter or sprinter versus miuddle distance?

[@keinanbriggs]

Great point. It comes down to the coach. A great coach will be excited and knowledgeable within all events or have the resources to introduce an event specific coach to that athlete

[@colincrenshaw9482]

And il out here about to run the 4x800, 500, 1000, and 1600 in 1 meet.(In VA we have some weird indoor events

[@keinanbriggs]

ouch... you are in shape

[@hearteatterr]

hi i’m in middle school and just finished xc and i’m kinda slow but i don’t know what i should do in track. i ran 3200s and my first race was 25:24 but my last was 18:05. i also recover pretty quickly but i find it hard to sprint with out running first. does anyone have any advice?

[@trackstar1014]

I've been running for years Ive been fast for years but I also do like workouts on how to be fast by watching yt and following along I go running 5 times a week

[@annamccubbin500]

18:05 5k?!?!!

[@stevespyder]

Good at everything? The Decathlon...

[@keinanbriggs]

I believe decathletes are the most well rounded athletes in the world