Title: 8 Tips for Selecting Track Spikes - Freelap USA
Headings: 8 Tips for Selecting Track Spikes
8 Tips for Selecting Track Spikes
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Content: On the other hand, distance and mid-distance track spikes will have a thin heel and provide minimal cushioning to the foot, which will enable the wearer to use them over these longer races. Your Event
Know which discipline the athlete is competing in. For high school age and older track athletes, this should be evident by the first few weeks of practice, and definitely before the first competition. For younger athletes who might still be in the developmental stages, event specialization might not be very easy to determine. If there is no specific specialization for youth competitors, the best choice would be to err on the side of caution and cushion, and choose a spike suited for distance competition. This also has the added benefit of allowing the athlete to choose which events he or she enjoys at a later time. As sprinting spikes require strong lower legs to stay on the ball of the foot, a younger athlete may be at a disadvantage using them for events such as the 400 m if they have not completely developed these muscles yet. Try On
Try on the track spikes in the store before purchasing. At any running specialty store they should expect, or even encourage, trying on new footwear before buying it. If there’s a place to jog in the store, this will be a great opportunity to make sure the track spikes fit correctly when they’re in use, not just standing.