Track Running Articles & Videos

• About the Types of Track Shoes

  It is important to know the difference between the several basic types of track shoes and to pick the right shoe for the right event. The right shoe means fewer injuries and efficient distribution of energy throughout the runner's gait cycl… read more

• How to Measure the Distance of a Running Track

  If you've got athletes training to run a race of a certain distance, you need to know exactly how far it is around the running track they use for training. The distance around each lane of a track varies--thus the staggered start for any ra… read more

• The Difference Between Track & Running Shoes

  Track shoes and running shoes are both built for speed and efficient movement, but they have some very striking differences. While running shoes are made for a combination of speed and support, track shoes eschew comfort and support for the… read more

• How to Use a Starting Block in Running

  Starting blocks are used in sprint track races to allow the runner to reach full stride quicker. Pushing on the horizontal pad of the starting block propels the runner forward at a much faster pace than beginning flat-footed or in a crouch.… read more