What are some effective ways to incorporate mental preparation into a warm-up routine, and how can we use this crucial pre-race window to get our minds in the right gear and maximize physical performance at the starting line? Are there specific exercises, visualizations, or breathing techniques that can help quiet the nerves and get us focused on the task at hand? Should we be using our warm-up to rehearse specific race scenarios, such as high-intensity efforts or technical sections, to build confidence and mental toughness? How can we balance the need to get our bodies ready for the physical demands of the race with the equally important task of preparing our minds for the mental battle ahead?