Mike, I have 5 kids of my own aged 8,9,10,14,and 15. None of which run track seriously. But, I have also coached a ton of athletes that have run at those ages that are super successful. My suggestion
Caitlin: I answered this question once and had to look it up. Here is what I discovered and as far as I know it is still the best answer I have found. I believe it is used only in circumstances similar
Mike, Yes the 300 meter hurdle event is a part of the Hurdle TD Time calculator. As is the 55H, 60H, 100H, 110H, and 400H. All you have to do is enter a time and it will give you an extremely accurate
Gerald I was just reminded that I had not answered your followup question and I apologize for the delay. I believe that a research focused on any running event will produce a number of various aspects
Gerald: I believe that you can explore the best angle for a discus and/or javelin to be released to get optimal distance. It should be measured how? Consider compensating for wind direction and speed

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