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It depends. Simply wearing track spikes is not enough to make you a good runner. Conversely, it's possible to run a very fast time in ordinary sneakers. Racing spikes are just shoes designed specifically to wear when racing, they are a lot lighter than ordinary trainers but have less support. Personally, I've found wearing track spikes can have as much of a psychological boost as a physical boost (since you're wearing lighter racing shoes you feel faster). If you're serious about racing you should probably get a pair of spikes but if you're just running the PE mile you can do all right in normal sneakers.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoCompared to flat shoes spikes will reduce the time in a 100m by approximately 2-3%. Therefore if you run 12 seconds in flat shoes you could run around 11.6-11.8s.
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∙ 13y agoYour spikes of the shoes goes into the ground forcing you to move further and run faster
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∙ 15y agoyes... they are worth the investment
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What do Spikes do to make you run faster?
it helps you very well because when you are running you are tyring to stay ahead of everybody so you will win so while you run the spikes grab more ground as you run so you can keep a good pace. Also when the track is wet you can't holly run on the track because the ground is to slippery so the track spikes will help you through wet weather.
Can you use regular track shoes with javelin spikes?
No, I do not recommend using regular track shoes to throw the javelin. Javelin spikes have spikes in the heel as well as the front, so you can plant your block leg without slipping. Generally speaking javelin spike shoes are a heavier shoe. This allows for the much longer spikes. However, some athletes do wear there "regular" spike shoes and purchase a "jav heel" to add the extra much needed spikes in the heels.
One time around the track is how much of a mile?
Typically most running tracks would be 1/4 of a mile, 4 laps being mile.
Do you need track spikes for high jump?
Since you are standing on concrete and no running is involved, I would highly recommend NOT doing it. It ruins your spikes and your technique, not to mention the sound the spikes make. There are throwing shoes designed specifically for different techniques, they usually have thick rubber and curved sides on the bottom for smoother throwing.
How much meter are in one mile?
1600m 4 laps around a track each lap 400m
What is bigger a mile or a yard?
A mile. If you think about it, a football field is 100 yards, while a mile is four laps around a track! Obviously, the mile is larger.
How much spikes does Yoshi have?
Three
Is angular velocity the same as tangential velocity?
No. If you can drive around a ten-mile track in the same time it takes you to drive around a one-mile track, then your angular velocity is the same in both cases. But in order to do that, you'll need much higher tangential velocity during the longer run. Tangential velocity is what you'd normally call your 'speed' as you blaze around the track.
How much spikes are on the Statue of Liberty?
The statue of liberty has 7 spikes to symbolize the seven continents and oceans we have on this planet.
How much does NFL player Brandon Spikes weigh?
NFL player Brandon Spikes weighs 255 pounds.
Will running cross country help make a half mile faster or slower?
Yes, it will make you run half a mile a lot faster. If you can do 3 miles then you can run a half mile much faster than before.
How much land did the federal government provide to railroads?
400-foot right-of-ways plus ten square miles of land for every mile of track built.
