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There is no magic age at which to start track and field. While there are many children that train and compete seriously from as early as age 8, track is a very forgiving and flexible sport: A latecomer to some sports has a very difficult time of catching up on sport-specific skills, whereas much of track & field is doing what kids do every day anyway, which is running, jumping and throwing More >>

Safety Tip: From The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Tips for a Safe Running Program: Running injuries are quite common. But they can be reduced if you follow the proper conditioning programs, wear the appropriate apparel, and are aware of your running environment. More >>

Shin splints are the most common overuse injury in track and field. Experts say there are four ways to reduce or eliminate the risk of shin splints More >>

Youth sports injuries are almost inevitable. But how long recovery from injury will take depends on proper sports injury management and rehabilitation.

Acute youth sports injuries, such as a sprained ankle, or moderate to severe strain he should be seen by a doctor, preferably a sports injury specialist versed in sports injury management. More >>

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Nearly 5 million children in this country suffer from asthma. Without immediate treatment to keep a child's airways from constricting, asthma can be fatal.

Even if only mildly asthmatic, a child can suffer a fatal asthma attack playing sports. A report in the February 2004 issue of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that More >>

The Equipment
To get started in track & field, all one needs is a decent pair of running shoes which can be purchased either at a chain store that sells athletic equipment, or a specialty running store. At track meets and practices with a youth track club, most of the kids will also have a pair of spikes, which, depending on the age level, may or may not be specifically made for that event. More >>

Indoor track isn't just outdoor track moved indoors. Not only are the track and events different from those contested outdoors, but these differences make indoor track attractive to track and field athletes for a number of reasons More >>