I actually find this odd and very interesting. I have always had a problem getting women to separate in practice and even meets now and then! Men are much more competitive with less of a pack mentality usually. I guess you tell them why you feel they need to pack up! I am the head coach at a DII school and we have no clear front runners. Our strength is our pack! We had a :55
1-5 time spread last meet and is def our team identity. This only works if they are comparable in talent and the shape they are in. Do not sell your team short if you have 1-2 that are faster. Sell them the fact they can score less points by going (25, 26, 28, 30, 31 = 140) then they can by going 18, 28, 38, 45, 57=186). It makes a difference especially in a big meet with lots of bodies.