Welcome to the sport!
I'm in the process of entering local TT's and Crit Races,
This is great training! Essentially you will race yourself into shape.
the training I've been doing at the moment has been pretty basic, and focused more on fitness and keeping a good, steady speed, 25kph averages rather than sprinting. The top speed I've hit sprinting on flat/on the road is 56kph,
Also great.
I'd suggest that you go to the track, take the into classes, somehow get your own bike, then race as much as possible.
I don't exactly have the 'physique' of a sprinter, I'm 5ft 6, 53kg, puny/skinny and I have long legs, so most people take one look and assume I don't have a chance! I would like to prove them wrong
Track racing is much more than sprinting!!
Here's another girl with "skinny legs"...Victoria Pendleton (the woman 4th from the left):
She seems to do OK
So, for training, I'd suggest:
- Listen to your parents (not just the internet)
- Join a club/team
- Race lots (maybe travel to other local track as well)
- Have fun