Lou Holtz once said, “See, winners embrace hard work”. Learning new things in your life is never easy. Sometimes it’s going to be a great challenge on doing it the correct way. Have you ever run track before? Well I want to give you a few steps on how to do it the easiest way. Track requires three simple steps. These steps are having a great mindset and focus, your equipment you’ll need, and how to truly run track. So sit back and buckle up your seatbelt, because I’m about to take you on a wild ride. Tuning out crowd noise and distractions would be the first step to anything you do with track. Focusing on the task at hand always gets you better results with anything. Get your mind in a place to where it’s just you and your objective at hand. This will also require a lot of practice and hard work. Keeping a positive attitude is also very important. Unfortunately for many, negative statements are used instead of positives ones. You should always avoid negative statements in your life and also in mediation exercises. You should also believe that you’ve won the race even before it has started. By doing this exercise, it gives you a better chance to succeed at what you are doing. When you have a lot of confidence in yourself, it starts to show in everything you do. From sprinting to distance events in track and field, to cross country races, deciding on whether a racing spike or a regular training shoe works for you is a key factor. While running spikes can enhance your performance because of their very minimal weight and aggressive traction, a more cushioned, more stable training shoe can protect you from injury much better. One of the most obvious benefits of opting for tights over shorts or even sweatpants is the warmth they offer during the colder months. While it’s true that you need extra warmth from the length and, if constructed from a performance fabric, can help wick sweat away from skin so you stay warm. Heart rate monitors are helpful accessories during track for everyone from beginners to professional athletes. Additionally, heart rate monitors are potentially life-saving devices for those with health conditions that put them at high risk of heart attack. It’s best for you to use this device so you don’t hurt yourself while running. The start affects the smooth execution of the whole race. The faster you accelerate at the start, the more potential you have for top-end speed. What makes a great starter is how you react. Then it would have to be how explosive you are. Position and all that comes in play later. Depending on how an athlete sets up, he/she should spend a lot of time getting into the blocks, going into the set position, coming down, and going back into the set position. So it becomes something that’s very, very familiar. What that does is, it limits the situation where a kid goes up in the set position and looks like a fish out of water. Practice getting into and holding a consistent start position for numerous reps, without any departure. It’s a drill that you need to be semi-comfortable. Some coaches say, “You need to get out there faster, you can’t be comfortable”. Be able to apply the force where you need to. Most people say that if the body is at a forty-five degree angle with the ground you’re in great shape. Depending on how high your hips are when you start, the angle could be even lower depending on your strength. Instead of worrying about the ideal angle, watch your start because you’ll get out to where you think you should be. The more force you put out against the block, the better shot for an angle you’re going to have. Running track may seem difficult when you have no idea of how to run at first. Just like every other sport it also takes time and commitment to get better at it. You would be surprised at how good you are if you only try and don’t quit. My coach always said, “Practice makes perfect”. It doesn’t mean you’re going to win all the time, but it does give you a better chance. every time. Use these steps that I have given you and don’t forget to have fun while you are doing it.