Equipment

EQUIPMENT

Required equipment:

• All athletes must have at least one pair of quality running shoes. Two pairs are better than one! It is recommended that you start each season with new shoes to limit the risk of injury.
• Running spikes, jumping spikes, or throwing shoes can also be purchased or provided to better equip the athlete for the events that they will compete in. Please ask your event coach if you have further questions about track competition shoes.
• All athletes will be issued team racing equipment at the start of each season. It is imperative​ that this equipment is turned in at the end of each season.
• All athletes will be held responsible for their equipment. If lost or stolen, the athlete will be required to make payment for lost equipment.

Suggestions for keeping up with equipment:

• Athletes should make sure they place their equipment in their locker with the locker locked!
• Athletes should NEVER loan equipment to someone else.
• Athletes should always have someone watching their equipment while they are competing.

Picking A Shoe:

Quality running shoes generally cost between $75 and $125. The most important factor in choosing a running shoe is comfort. If the shoe fits and is comfortable you are probably OK. If injuries are a problem or there is some bio-mechanical flaw in a person’s running form, the best option is to have your running stride and running form evaluated. Most running stores (i.e. Rogue Running, Fleet Feet, etc.) can perform a stride analysis and help to select the optimal running shoe if you are unsure.