Track Markings
A simple rule of thumb for staggered starts on a track is that each solid-line-stagger
after the start represents the stagger for one turn. So whichever lane
you are in, if you want to run 200 meters, start at the first solid-line
stagger in that lane. If you want to run 400 meters, start at the second
solid-line stagger, etc.
For an excellent and more complete explanation of track markings, see
Runner's
World.
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