I'm jumping into track with no experience?

[tothemoonnback]

All of my friends have done track for a year and I havn't. I'm doing hurdles. I'm not flexible at all, but I'm a good runner. Is it bad to jump into this sport with no experience? Any tips on what to eat before practice?

[WhiteSteve]

Even Usain Bolt had a "first day", just go in ready to work hard and learn the finer points. Clean carbohydrates such as oatmeal an hour or two before practice is ideal. Make sure to be eating as clean as possible, think lean protein and clean carbs. And bring a banana for afterwards, it's good for countering the lactic acid that will build up in your muscles. Ask your coach for more dietary tips, I was never a runner so there might be track-specific diets that would benefit you most. Good luck!👍

[atomique]

You will be fine. I won 5th place in shotput in AAU Track and Field northern championship in 08 with very little practice. Just stay in shape, relax and you be fine.

[Jadekitten]

Do a lot of stretching if you aren't flexible. The coaches will tell you what to do. Don't overthink the hurdles, they aren't big. If your 13 it's no big deal to jump into track and hurdles. I'm a hurdler and it's really fun, but it takes a lot of hard work and if you aren't dedicated (unless you're extremely naturally talented) you aren't going to be very good. Stay positive and try hard, and you should be set.

[Anonymous]

You're 13 so it's fine. You have to start somewhere.