The steeplechase requires a great deal of well-rounded athleticism. Accordingly, it appeals to the athlete who likes a challenge, and who has a bit more coordination than the average distance runner. Good steeplechasers typically posses a blend of both speed and endurance.
800 metersThe shortest distance race on the track -- or the longest sprint, depending on your tactics-- the 800m routinely provides more surprises in under two minutes than races 10 or 50 times its length.
These events and their indoor versions (55 or 60 meters) require athletes to negotiate barriers during a race. Athletes who are successful in these events will have the speed of your top sprinters and often are successful at jumping events, 200 meters and 4x100 meter relay legs.
The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase is the most common distance for the steeplechase in track and field. It is an obstacle race over the distance of the 3000 metres, which derives its name from the horse racing steeplechase.
The steeplechase requires a great deal of well-rounded athleticism. Accordingly, it appeals to the athlete who likes a challenge, and who has a bit more coordination than the average distance runner. Good steeplechasers typically posses a blend of both speed and endurance.
800 metersThe shortest distance race on the track -- or the longest sprint, depending on your tactics-- the 800m routinely provides more surprises in under two minutes than races 10 or 50 times its length.
These events and their indoor versions (55 or 60 meters) require athletes to negotiate barriers during a race. Athletes who are successful in these events will have the speed of your top sprinters and often are successful at jumping events, 200 meters and 4x100 meter relay legs.
The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase is the most common distance for the steeplechase in track and field. It is an obstacle race over the distance of the 3000 metres, which derives its name from the horse racing steeplechase.
