Since the 2012 Olympics are taking place very soon, it's only appropriate to give you a brief rundown of the history of running tracks!
- The first Olympic race was in 776 B.C. Greece and the track was 600 ft long.
- Early tracks in the US were about 440 yards and made of dirt & cinders.
- The first synthetic track was built in the late 1960’s and was made from asphalt & sand. Asphalt tracks did not weather well. During extreme heat, the track softened, but when it became very cold, the track was equivilant to running on concrete. Over time, these tracks were no different than an asphalt road.
- Today, tracks are made from a mix of polyurethane and rubber granules, of course you can still have tracks built a few other ways. The polyurethane track yeilds a much faster track and the synthetic rubber creates better traction for athletes. The average track is 440 yards and the indoor track is 200 meters, ranging from 4-8 lanes.
Track surfaces have come a
long way from the first Olympics and provide a much better surface for athletes
that support their joints & muscles! No Fault Safety Surface poured-in-place track surfaces
allows for an incredibly comfortable "cushion like" surface that’s
easier on the legs and knees which makes No Fault the #1 preferred surface by
athletes and trainers. Coast-to- coast installation service is available..jpg)
Contact us for more information if you are interested in
having your own track or running trail!
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