Track and Field Problems

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A message from Anonymous

Obviously 3 wasn't a given, if someone had to ask... And have you EVER seen an Olympic or professional 400 runner not use blocks? no.

I’ve seen many 400 runners not use blocks and still win the race. I’ve even seen somebody win the 200 at states without using blocks but I wouldn’t recommend trying that. At the amateur level a block start only gives you so much of an advantage but a bad block start can really mess you up. Also, the question was not about measuring blocks, it was about using unfamiliar blocks because some feel different from others. If you have any further points of contention I would advise you to just let it go and accept that we have different view points but if you still feel the need to voice your opinion then start your own track and field blog

9:10 PM

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Just throwin my input out there: I consider myself a "serious" 400 runner, as I am a scholarshipped student athlete.I am pretty much the only person who doesn't use blocks for the 4, & w/ my standing start, i still kick everyones butt. Tyvm. :)

7:35 PM

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In regards to the last few posts:

I apologize for any misunderstandings for bad advice that was given. Obviously there are people who have different opinions about the beneficial properties associated with using or not using blocks. Perhaps most importantly, I apologize for the conduct of one of my admins (if you would please message me when you see this, I think we should talk), whose inappropriate language was unnecessary.

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May 16th
10:33 PM

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I feel like you answered that last question horribly. 1) you should always get practice starts whether home or away. 2) any serious athlete should ALWAYS use blocks in the 400. 3) the best thing is to not measure your blocks with the numbers on them, but with your feet. like my front block is 1 and half of my shoes from the line, the other is just over 2. #betteradvice

Um actually a lot of fast 800 runners that run the 400 don’t use blocks and at some meets they don’t leave the blocks lying around for you to do any practice starts other than the one or two before your race is set off and 3 is a given so you should probably stop trying to be a smart ass and let the people who know what they’re talking about run the blog

May 14th
10:17 PM

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Any advice for going to a meet where the school's blocks are COMPLETELY different from the ones youve practiced on, and they dont work very well? Like they fall over when you push off of them and they aren't stable at all

I understand what you mean. That’s really annoying. If you can, try to get a pair before your race lines up and do a few practice starts to try to get comfortable in them. If you’re running something like the 400 and you can’t figure them out you may be better off not using blocks

10:02 PM

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