Sports Equipment

Hurdlers must be strong and powerful and have the lean, muscular physiques required for the sport. Hurdlers are most successful when they can flow over the obstacles at a high speed without breaking stride. The hurdle event is unique because it is a combination of a running race and a field event. An experienced hurdler with good technique should always beat a faster sprinter with poor style.

Many young and novice hurdlers train without any hurdles present. The athletes concentrate on getting over objects like cones that are positioned where the hurdles would normally be. Substituting cones for hurdles reduces the likelihood of injury and gives young athletes more confidence.