Track + Field
Spring Track + Field conditioning begins as soon as the athlete is able to drop into the Run DeSales program. If this is at the conclusion of another winter sport season, that's perfectly okay! Official required practices usually begin the second week of March with the first meet usually hitting during the last week of March or the first week of April.
There is something in the Track + Field program for every type of athlete. The programs consists of year-round runners to athletes training to become quicker and stronger for their primary fall or winter sports. Regardless of your ability, we can help you work towards your goals in this season or the next.
Runners will run events that are suited to their strengths. Running event distances in high school TF are as follows:
- 100m (one straight)
- 200m (one curve and one straight)
- 400m (one full lap)
- 800m (two full laps)
- 1 mile (4 full laps)
- 2 miles (8 full laps)
If you are also focused on a sport like volleyball or basketball, you may consider spending some time in the Jumps program. We will work with you to increase your strength and vertical power. This type of training will carry you forward in those other sports. Jump events are:
- High Jump
- Long Jump
- Triple Jump (occasionally offered)
Athletes that do not want to run or may find themselves wanting to work strictly on strength and stability may find the Throws program particularly useful. Throwing events are:
- Shot Put
- Discus
