Track and Field Training: Sprinting, Javelin and Jump Techniques

Improving your sprinting time involves mastering starting blocks and developing a longer running stride. Track and field athletes should also focus on javelin throw tips and triple jump techniques for peak performance.

Workout Routines for Track & Field

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sam Ashe-Edmunds

Track and field relies on speed, agility, quickness and balance more than power and strength. The larger your muscles, the more power and speed you can get from them. However, simply building muscles without training them for the demands of the sport will decrease your chances of success.

Sam Ashe-Edmunds has been writing and lecturing for decades. He has worked in the corporate and nonprofit arenas as a C-Suite executive, serving on several nonprofit boards. He is an internationally traveled sport science writer and lecturer. He has been published in print publications such as Entrepreneur, Tennis, SI for Kids, Chicago Tribune, Sacramento Bee, and on websites such Smart-Healthy-Living.net, SmartyCents and Youthletic. Edmunds has a bachelor's degree in journalism.