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darkchild24 Posts: 12 Joined: 2004/09/19	2004/12/09, 07:06 PM I'm seriously thinking about going out for Track in the spring, specifically for shot and discus. The thing is, I don't know how to throw a discus. I would only do shot, but my school is weird and you have to do a minimum of two events. Is there any way I can prepare now? Also, what kind of running should I be doing, along with strength? I'm thinking about seeing if I can stay after school a couple of days a week and lift, maybe use the track. HELP!! ~*Laura*~
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/12/10, 07:51 AM Laura - the track coach should be able to teach you how to throw discus and set up a running program for you. With the running, start slowly so you don't get shin splints - walk, jog, run is a good start.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/12/10, 03:16 PM You going to run? or do field events? Uaually you do one or the other? -------------- The following, has not be approved by the FDA or FT, it was not meant to diagnose,treat,or prevent any diease(s) Please consult a moderator or doctor before using any of the suggestions or comments.
darkchild24 Posts: 12 Joined: 2004/09/19	2004/12/12, 10:17 PM i'm doing field events, but i want to be in good running shape ahead of time for conditioning.:big_smile:
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/12/13, 12:55 PM when i did shot put and diskis in jr high, we never ran, maybe light jog to get blood flowing......but we went to our field and practiced, or worked out a lil. -------------- The following, has not be approved by the FDA or FT, it was not meant to diagnose,treat,or prevent any diease(s) Please consult a moderator or doctor before using any of the suggestions or comments.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/12/14, 08:26 AM andrew - when i did shotput we had to do a field event as well, whether we were runners or not... I would plod along forever.... Laura - running is a good way to condition you for endurance, but won't improve your shotput. -------------- "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." Marcel Proust
darkchild24 Posts: 12 Joined: 2004/09/19	2004/12/14, 03:54 PM oh i know that. that's why i am strength-training at home, since i have very little money right now, and no access to weights, except canned stuff:( i'm mainly targeting arms, chest, and back, then abs. are there any other areas that i need to specifically work on?
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/12/14, 05:20 PM legs......your drive and push start with your legs then that momentum is transferred to the upper body for the throw. -------------- The following, has not be approved by the FDA or FT, it was not meant to diagnose,treat,or prevent any diease(s) Please consult a moderator or doctor before using any of the suggestions or comments.
RBuck229 Posts: 5 Joined: 2006/05/30	2006/06/26, 08:01 AM Bench and curles are what i did to get ready this year befor track n we had an undefeated county track season with me as the record holder for shot n discus so just work your arms a lot n if u r only doing field eveents dont worry that much for running n to trow the discus u take it n lay it flat in your palm n at the last part of your finger u can bend lay the end of the discus there then,walk threw your stance,i spin so i line up on the back line n what u want to do is spin 1 time around n throw the discus n make it spin about a lil hjigher than sholder leverl and u shuld throw it prityy far