The reason your muscles hurt after track is because you have been running and using muscles that aren't normally used. Often if you stress before you start doing track, they will not hurt as bad afterwards.

What are the parts of an oval in track and field?

The parts of an oval track and field include the track and the field. The track is used for running short and long distances while the inside field is used for events such and long-jumping, pole vaulting, shot put, and high jumping.

How is skin used in running track?

How is skin used in running track (What the #@%$* do you mean)

What is the name of a pistol used to signal a start of running events in track and field games?

Starting pistol

What muscles are used during running?

Muscles that are used during running ar the quadriceps and hamstrings. The back and abdominal muscles are also used that are part of the torso.

What are some track and field terms used?

aerobic running,anaerobic running,anchor leg, baton,blind pass,crossbar, curve,etc

What Muscles are Used in Running?

leg muscles

What muscles are used for running?

Leg Muscles...........

What is the difference between running shoes and track and field shoes?

Track and field shoes have about half the built-in cushion of a running shoe and are designed to weigh as little as possible while still giving some support. They should be used for longer races or for some interval training as they do not have enough support for daily training,

What muscles are used while running?

Mostly your Quad muscles

What muscles are needed when running?

Most of the muscles of the body are exercised when running. Of course the foot and leg muscles are needed the most but the muscles of the torso and upper body are used as well.

Does running and walking use the same muscles?

Running and walking does use the same muscles in the body. Three of the main muscles used in the legs are hamstrings, quadriceps and gluteal muscles.

Official size of a field event in track and field?

Track Size for Outdoor Track The standard running track size for outdoor track is 400 meters. This length is also approximately a quarter of a mile. The track is in an oval shape. Today, tracks have a rubber surface; whereas, older tracks are usually cinder covered. The inner field of the track usually has natural grass or an artificial surface. The inner field can be used for field events. Often, the inner field is also used as a football or soccer field. You can find outdoor tracks all over. From colleges to high schools, to professional sport fields, outdoor tracks can be found. The number of lanes in an outdoor track depends on what level the track is used for. Outdoor tracks at smaller high schools may have six lanes; whereas, tracks used at the Olympics and other high level track events often have nine lanes. Track Size for Indoor Track The standard running track size for indoor track is 200 meters, half the size of an outdoor track. However, although the standard size is 200 meters, some indoor tracks are 150 meters and others are 120 meters. Additionally, some indoor track meets will take place on tracks over 200 meters, however, because the track size is more than 200 meters, no official records can be set on these larger indoor tracks. In indoor track meets, the field events only include high jump, long jump, pole vault, triple jump, and shot put. These events will take place within the circumference of the track. The longest running event that takes place on an indoor track is 5,000 meters. The 3,000 meter race is also commonly run at the collegiate level.

What percentage of a running track is used for the 200 meter event?

A track is normally 400m, so for running 200m it takes half the track to run.

What percentage of a running track is used for the 100m event?

An average running track is 400 meters, so 100 meters takes up 25% of the track.

Which muscles are used in running?

quads calfs

What type of running track is Rotten Row?

The type of running track that "Rotten Row" would be classified as is a "broad track". The track is used for equestrian purposes and is located in southern Hyde Park.

Skills used in track and field?

There are a variety of skills used in track and field. Some of these include jumping, throwing, as well as being able to run quickly.

What type of running shoe is the NXN?

There are many differnt types of running shoes out there in this world. The NXNs are high preformance track shoes. They are used for running track as a sport.