How to Run on a Track

Never been to a track before? Or been avoiding it because it feels like a whole vibe you don't understand? Olympian Colleen Quigley breaks down everything you need to know to run on a track with confidence: from finding one, to track etiquette, to your first workout. In this video, Coach Colleen covers: 🏃‍♀️ How to find a track near you 📏 Track etiquette (so you don't become "that runner") 🎒 What to actually pack for a track session 🔥 How to warm up properly before you hit the oval ⏱️ 3 types of track workouts: time trials, tempo runs, and intervals 👟 A beginner-friendly workout you can try today: 4x400m Whether you're chasing a new PR or just curious what all the track talk is about, this is your no-pressure intro to one of running's most misunderstood training tools. Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks → Code: RUNNATV https://join.runna.com/lKmc/e4ai2d39 Find the latest Runna gear here: https://store.runna.com/ Looking for MORE Runna?? Instagram → /   / runna   TikTok → /   / runna   YouTube → /    / @therunnapodcast   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - How to Find a Track 01:16 - Why Are Tracks Great for Training 01:40 - The 400M Special 02:56 - Track Etiquette 03:19 - Rule 1 (Direction) 03:52 - Rule 2 (Lanes) 04:46 - Rule 3 (Don't Do This) 05:15 - Rule 4 (Running in Groups) 05:44 - What to Bring 07:39 - How to Do Leg Swings 08:07 - Upper Body Warm Up 08:50 - How to Do A-Skips 09:40 - How to Do Pogos 10:10 - How to Fast Leg Drill 11:28 - Workouts for the Track 12:28 - Tempo Runs 13:00 - Interval Workouts 13:40 - Colleen's Suggested Workout