All practices begin with a warm up run and end with a cool down.
    

   Stretching is critical! You should stretch before and after
   your warm up run, and frequently during the workout to remain
   loose.
   

   You are are encouraged to jog a half mile to a mile as a
   cool down after practice to relax the body you just pushed.
   This is done individually or in groups.
   Try to do this off the track on a soft, relaxing surface.
   

   Dress warm for practice, especially during the cooler months.
   It is better to be over-dressed than to have cold muscles.
   During cool weather, there is no need to remove outer layers
   for practice.
   A cap retains the greatest amount of heat.
    

   If you are part of a team workout, the workouts should be
   designed to build toward peak strength near the middle to the
   end of the season. Do not expect to hit your peak for the first
   meet and maintain it for the entire season!
   

   All practice workouts are recommendations only. While we
   encourage you to select one of the workouts, you have the
   option to have your own workout or modify the scheduled workout.
   Years of practice have proven these workouts to be beneficial.
   They were put together by a committee of sprinters and
   distance runners.
   

   The track team manual contains a list of definitions, events,
   and team philosophy and is available on the track web site.
   

   Occasionally, teams will have field event technicians
   available at practices to assist in the instruction of the
   shot put, discus, high jump and long jump. These dates should
   be announced in advance.
   

   You may also want to review the  Sprinters' Guidlines.