I need advice about track and field?

Alright. Starting today this is my first time participating in a real team sport. I participated in Track practice today and I didn't do horrible to the point that I was crying but I was very tired and it felt like I couldn't hear out of one ear. So what can I do at home or outside of school so that I can be prepared for track practice? I need some good ideas. What exercises could I do at home to build by endurance and stamina and strength? Do I drink more energy drinks? What to do? Please please please help me. I am not quitting (I know that much). Oh, I forgot. I have asthma. So yes please help me. I want to improve myself so much more. Your advice could really help a lot.I need advice about track and field?
Okay one... you don't need to be an athelete to do track, you just need to enjoy it.


Any way it is common, the lack of hearing in one ear thing. You were probably so tired you were slightly dissoriented, especially if you are not used to physical excurtion like that either. After a while you will get into shape and it won't be problomatic to run at all, your body will adjust. That will pass you just got to get in shape. I would suggest doing some things at home: run up some stairs then jog easily back down then run back up and repeat, after the third rest a minute and do it again. This will help your calves get stronger and your endurance get better. Don't over exurt yourself, be careful!





Food-


Energy Drinks: Don't drink energy drinks!!!!!!!!!!!! Really, those are so bad for runners. If you absoultly are addicted to those then drink no more than a half of one on friday night. And not every friday!


Soda: Caffeine is so bad for you. It dries out any water that is in your system over a day. It is bad as well because it affects your throat and thereby your resporation system to where it hurts to breath in after a long enough of practices (Believe me, I didn't stop drinking pop... and when I had to do long runs my throat would get dry, and I would get dehydrated... it's not good for you!).


Sugar: No you don't have to eat not sugar. really just cut down on the amount of non-complex carbs. These are simple sugars that are easy for your body to digest... it does not give you energy and it makes you chubby because your cells take it in and do not burn it off. So you can eat candy every know and then... just cut back on it.


Meals: Eat a lot of carbs. If you want energy do it naturally, don't drink energy drinks eat bagels, rice, bread, yougurt, bananas, protein bars, cereal, anything grainy really and chicken and pasta. All of these things are LOADED with carbs, your body takes them in and because they are complex it takes a while to break down, therefore you are allowed to burn your carbs over a period of time.





GOOD LUCK! Take it easy, eat smart, make wise choices and enjoy yourself. After all if it wasn't fun for you, then what would be the point of it? Over time you won't get as tired, just work it easy until you get strong. Have you tried weight lifting? That is the track kids secret way to success with-in one season. Promise! Also try wall sits, those are wonderful too. Just got sit against the wall, thighs parallel to the ground and arms above your head. Do this for 2 minutes, take a minute break, do it for 2 minutes then take a minute break, then do it for a minute and stretch! Again good luck!I need advice about track and field?
First and foremost you must be willing to try. Track and field is all about your drive and how much soul you put into it. Motivation is important too - think of reasons why you did track and who you might want to impress with your abilities. There will be a lot of times when you will want to quit a run or just get lazy, but you must promise yourself from the beginning that you will indeed pull through.





Some tips/things to do:


- Lots of water and less sugary drinks, unless it's an energy drink/vitamin source.


- Exercise daily. When you have a day off, use it as an opportunity to stretch your hamstrings and arms. Quad stretches and regular pushups are helpful.


- Do not concentrate on the pain when you run hard. Concentrate on what you want to accomplish and how effort will get you there.


- Try to get as much sleep as you can. It can really improve your running performance.


- Talk to others while running. Finding a running buddy will make you feel more appreciated on the track.


- Make sure you have the proper running shoes that work well with your running. Gloves and gear for the weather is important as well.


- Take your inhaler whenever necessary.


- Look at running positively and not something you have to do. It can release some anxiety, and in addition, it evidently benefits your body.


- Find passion in track and field so you are excited when you're about to run. When you get outside, you're golden.





It does take time, but you'll get it. Everyone has potential.


Best wishes.
You jsut need to get in a little bit more shape is all, if you want to do 'okay', if you want to go for the best on your team, you'll have to push yourself.





Do some strength trainging, go to your YMCA, or a gym, or see about if your school has a gym/weight room.


Try and sign up for programs that will have you run. On your own you will feel like you are finished, when you could keep it up, some programs can psh you so you can get better than you could on your own.





eat better, of course. really more people should eat better whether they run or not. Although, don't get eating better mixed up with this no-carb diet crap. Carbs are your eneryg! ignore diets, focus on a healhty lifestyle.





running can become funner as you get more expierenced. If you know pain is coming, (like practice) embrace it and make the best of it.


oh btw- as others have said don't drink a bunch of energy drinks. I get annoyed when I see kids from my school drinking gatorade as a causal thing. Gatroade is for AFTER practice. it rehydrates you, it's basically just flavored water with salt, the salt makes your cells want water, and so they get water to the cells faster than just drinking straight up water. But to much salt/overhydrating cells..isn't good.
keep your hopes up. all you got to do is get more practice. every day you should run aruond the block for an hour. energy drinks will never help its just your body and your systems are not ready to be in a big race you got to give it time.
track is HARD lol. i do 300 hurdles 100 hurdles long, triple, high jump and 4x4. whatever they need me for lol. i am anemic. and i have like NO energy. ive been doing track since 9th grade. i am now in the 12th. and honestly i am just naturally talented. varsity for 3 years. at practices i stride while others run full out. i get a sense of adrenaline at track meets. and i just hate others beating me. so i usually win. but you have to be self motivated. try jump roping and running on ur own time to better yourself. stretch really well. and use trainer shoes while working out. hope this helps a little.
eat better is well drink a lot of water only. About Energy Drinks you should only drink them after you do your training. It's good that you were really tired you will get quicker results also about training go for a 30min run when you get up or after you have dinner you run at a comfortable yet run so it pushes you a bit you will be able to run further and further
be a man not a p*ussy....play a mans sport. chicks don't dig guys that run in circles.