The Weekly Rundown · April 18, 2026

Pre-race warmup – The step most coaches skip

We’re heading into the first part of the competitive season in outdoor track.  I’ve got a team full of freshmen and sophomores. So, this week I’ve been thinking about the importance of warmup routines and good race day habits. Specifically, how much and how long should athletes warm up for the 800m and 1600m races. The simple answer is probably far more than they think. Article is below.  -Coach Saltmarsh

THIS WEEK’S CUE

Warmups: if you’re sweating for the first time during the race, you did it wrong.

https://coachsaltmarsh.com/pre-race-warmup-800m-1600m/ →