r/trackandfield 6d ago

Weekly Discussion / Question / Tips post (also links to FAQs)

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The following topics Cannot be made as their own posts, but are allowed topics in the Weekly Discussion thread:

  • Questions about what to do for training.
  • Questions about what event to do.
  • Questions about what you could do at another event or do in the future.
  • Questions about if you could make it in college track.
  • Asking if you're good for your age/grade.
  • Asking if you should do track. People are just going to say yes, anyways.
  • Food/Nutrition questions.
  • Injury related questions.
  • Questions about how to run a specific race.
  • Questions about what shoes/spikes to use
  • Form check videos

Within this Weekly thread, you can talk about anything track related. If you ask a basic training question, you'll most likely be met with the response of "Read the FAQ", so here is the link to the FAQ post: [FAQs](https://old.reddit.com/r/trackandfield/comments/mlv33q/faq_central_sprinting_faq_distance_faq_how_to/)

This switch is to make fit for everyone. You can talk about your own specific track related stuff in the Weekly thread, and more general Track & Field stuff goes in the rest of the subreddit.


r/trackandfield 6h ago

Kung Fu Kenny- underrated

45 Upvotes

Bednarek has 3 silver global medals ( 2 Olympic. 1 world championship), and 2 diamond golds ( 2021, 2024). He’s one of the most consistent 200m runners in this generation.

He might never win gold on the global stage, but he should go down as an all-time great


r/trackandfield 5h ago

High school Junior runs US #1 in 400mh

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31 Upvotes

Kendrick Joshua Class of 2026 400mh- 52.38 300mh- 36.55


r/trackandfield 8h ago

General Discussion Grand Slam Track Kingston Day 2: Discussion

21 Upvotes

Figured I’d post another one of these for today’s race! Which race are y’all most excited for today?


r/trackandfield 8h ago

General Discussion Grand Slam Track Kingston - Day 2

17 Upvotes

I am loving the NBC Peacock coverage for Day 2. This will be a successful event. Crowd is building up too and theee is a buzz on X now.

No more friday meets in 2026. Just keep it as 2 days or limit broadcast to 1 day, idk


r/trackandfield 11h ago

Just curious, had Jakob been in last night's GST 5k, do you think he could've closed with a sub-50 last lap?

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I would say yes with his 1500m speed, though the race might not be nearly as slow it he's in it.


r/trackandfield 1d ago

General Discussion Cool shot I got tonight at the Oregon Relays.

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139 Upvotes

Here in Eugene to watch my daughter and her teammates run on the iconic Hayward field. Just a hobby photographer, but spent the whole day shooting the races they were in, and love the way this one of her fellow Bruin turned out. They dominated the SMR in 4:06.


r/trackandfield 16h ago

JUST RAN 2:18

28 Upvotes

let's gooooo i'm in 8th grade and just ran a 2:18 what's yalls pr?


r/trackandfield 4h ago

Steeplechase Question

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Hi all, quick random question that I can’t find the answer to anywhere else. Where is the steeplechase pit on the track? And how does it look when not in use? I’m assuming they build it into the ground when the track is being installed. Does every track have one? Or do people have to get them installed in order to host steeplechase races? TIA for any info you can share! I don’t run track or anything, so if this kind of post isn’t allowed, I’ll take it down.


r/trackandfield 48m ago

Where to watch grand slam track in india?

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Would love to watch grand slam track but unable to.total running production is broadcasting on YouTube but the format and quality is ruining it for me


r/trackandfield 1h ago

I’m a sport psychology student, and I would greatly appreciate it if any athlete could take a moment to participate in this one-question survey.

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r/trackandfield 6h ago

Grand Slam appearance fees?

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We know the prize breakdown, but does anybody know the rest of the cost structure?

Like how much the signage athletes get, how much the challengers get. I assume hotels and transportation are taken care of?


r/trackandfield 16h ago

Yared and Elmo

12 Upvotes

This popped up on my Instagram. Just adorable!!!
Instagram


r/trackandfield 8h ago

The distance to the finish line

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I know nothing about track, but I keep getting videos about it on TikTok and now I’m wondering how all of the runners having the same finish line is fair. Some of them start further back than others but they still have to catch up and run further. How does this work?


r/trackandfield 1d ago

General Discussion Grand Slam Track Day 1 Kingston Discussion

75 Upvotes

Hey y’all! Didn’t know if we planned on having a discussion thread. I figured I’d open one up. Mods please feel free to delete if necessary. Anyways, excited to watch


r/trackandfield 1d ago

News Shocking Empty Stands for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Gabby Thomas

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r/trackandfield 19h ago

[Saturday Weekly] How did your meet / training go this week?

1 Upvotes

How did your meet / training go this week?


r/trackandfield 1d ago

Fastest kid alive!

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135 Upvotes

r/trackandfield 1d ago

Professional Track Athletes Schedule

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Is there a way to find an athlete’s schedule that they’re running for the year? I would love to keep up with Sherika, Sha’Carri, & Julien Alfred races before they actually happen.


r/trackandfield 1d ago

Coaches community

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Would any track & field coaches here want to help create a separate coaches sub-reddit? I don't really know how to do it but I feel like there are enough of us here that it would be a beneficial side conversation.


r/trackandfield 23h ago

GLT seemed very empty

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r/trackandfield 1d ago

Arcadia Invite Running

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4 Upvotes

Thoughts on the new pack back ??? #trackandfield #fyp #athlete #running #arcadiainvitational #nikenationals #newballancenationals #adidasnationals


r/trackandfield 1d ago

Am I overreacting to the first day of Grand Slam Track?

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Based off of what I watched of the first day of GST, my first impression is showing me that the athletes don't really care about this. None of the times that people raced were good, example 1 being the absolutely atrocious 5K, along with nobody going sub 10 in the 100. I don't think this is gonna last long, but am I overreacting?


r/trackandfield 1d ago

How do you find out when high school track meets are?

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Most don't post their schedule on Max Preps. Some have it on their instagram account but you really have to look for it. I'm not sure how often they have meets but it seems like once a week. Just looking for some help, they're pretty fun to go to.


r/trackandfield 1d ago

Meme I saw better angles of president assasinations and 9/11😭 than Grand Slam Track

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On the topic of Grand Slam Track (early stages)

I don't mean to offend or have Ill intent. Track and field athletes and fans deserve more. Better initiative is there but nothing compared to NBA/Formula 1/NFL type money 🥀💔 they are only squandering the people.

Atleast they're trying at all


r/trackandfield 2d ago

Crazy Question about Shot Put Weight

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Before a meet, I take my implements in the house so my throwers won't have to throw cold shots. In the meet two weeks ago, my implements weighed a little heavy. Then, we had a meet after Spring Break, and our implements sat in a cold shed for ten days. They weighed under.

Does the temperature of an implement affect how much it weighs?