Getting Started in Track and Field

By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide to Track & Field

Here's where you'll find basic, introductory information about every track and field event, along with step-by-step, illustrated instruction in some basic track and field technique.

1. Introductions to Track and Field Events
2. Track and Field Technique

Introductions to Track and Field Events

Learn basic information about each track and field event, including each sport's technique and stories of world record performances.

• Sprints and Relays
• Middle Distance Running
• Long Distance Events
• Steeplechase
• Marathon
• Hurdles
• Decathlon
• Heptathlon

• Shot Put
• Discus Throw
• Javelin Throw
• Hammer Throw
• High Jump
• Long Jump
• Triple Jump
• Pole Vault

Track and Field Technique

Illustrated, step-by-step explanations of basic track and field technique.

• Shot Put Glide Technique
• Discus Throw Technique
• Javelin Throw Technique
• High Jump Technique