Track & Field Events 2015

Condo131

Cork Athletics annual Graded Track & Field Leagues, sponsored, as always, by John Buckley Sports, will be held, at CIT, over 6 evenings between May 16th and July 22nd. Meet nights vary, but all start at 19:45.

Electronic timing will be used for all track events. Meet entry fee: €5 (compete in as many events as you want)

These events are also open to guests, but they must be registered AAI athletes.

RayCun

Dublin Graded meets start on April 22nd. There will be 8 meets, held every two weeks, alternating between Santry and Tallaght.

Sacksian

Programme for Leevale Sports T&F meeting 18th April here

Includes: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, as well as 100/110m and 400m hurdles and a full programme of field events.

Programme for Thomond Games on the 25th here:

Includes: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, mile, 3000m, as well as 100/110m, 400m hurdles, 3000m S/C, walks, relays (including a DMR!) and a programme of field events.

Chivito550

RayCun wrote: »

Dublin Graded meets start on April 22nd. There will be 8 meets, held every two weeks, alternating between Santry and Tallaght.

Very early start, particularly with Nationals being 3 weeks later this year.

Sacksian

Ok, the IMC have announced their dates now, so track people can now plan their summer around the following dates:

18.04 Leevale T&F
19.04 Road Relays
22.04 DUBLIN GRADED Meeting 1
25.04 Thomond Games UL
02.05 IMC Greystones
06.05 DUBLIN GRADED Meeting 2
13.05 CORK GRADED Meeting 1
20.05 DUBLIN GRADED Meeting 3
23.05 IMC Belfast
24.05 National Track & Field League Round 1
29.05 CORK GRADED Meeting 2
31.05 Leinster Senior & Masters T&F
03.06 DUBLIN GRADED Meeting 4
06.06 IMC Bertie Guinn T&F
10.06 BHAA TCD Track Races
08.06 CORK GRADED Meeting 3
13.06 IMC Le Chéile
16.06 CORK GRADED Meeting 4
17.06 DUBLIN GRADED Meeting 5
01.07 DUBLIN GRADED Meeting 6
05.07 National Junior & U23 Championships
11.07 IMC GV Ryan / Crusaders
15.07 DUBLIN GRADED Meeting 7
16.07 CORK GRADED Meeting 5
19.07 National Track & Field League Round 2
22.07 CORK GRADED Meeting 6
24.07 IMC Morton Games
26.07 National Masters Track & Field Championships
29.07 DUBLIN GRADED Meeting 8
02.08 National Track & Field League Final
08.08 National Senior Track & Field Championships

Will copy over to Middle Distance thread too.

Sacksian

Dublin graded dates are based off the calendar they had at the end of last year and the usual two week gap as Ray said, so I guess they're not actually official yet.

RayCun

Sacksian wrote: »

Dublin graded dates are based off the calendar they had at the end of last year and the usual two week gap as Ray said, so I guess they're not actually official yet.

Not official yet, but 8 meets, every second week starting on the 22nd and alternating between Santry and Tallaght is the plan. Book should be out soon

Chivito550

RayCun wrote: »

Not official yet, but 8 meets, every second week starting on the 22nd and alternating between Santry and Tallaght is the plan. Book should be out soon

Any idea how the programme will work this year? Will it follow a logical pattern of having 100/400/1500 on one week, and 200/800/3000 the next, or will it be completely random and not thought out like last year, with 400s constantly clashing with 800s?

RayCun

no, I haven't seen the details.
The organisers are open to feedback, and always looking for people to get involved...

Chivito550

RayCun wrote: »

no, I haven't seen the details.
The organisers are open to feedback, and always looking for people to get involved...

Yep, sent an email with my ideas last March when the graded book came out, and again in September when they were looking for feedback. On both occasions I got a reply thanking me for my feedback. Not much more I can do, except send a third email, which is a bit pointless. It makes no sense to have 400 and 800 clashing as there are many athletes who might want to do both. Hopefully the scheduling will be a lot cleaner this year.

On a different note, I'm guessing Irishtown won't be ready anytime soon judging by the fact no meets are being planned for it. Ridiculous.

KielyUnusual

Chivito550 wrote: »

Yep, sent an email with my ideas last March when the graded book came out, and again in September when they were looking for feedback. On both occasions I got a reply thanking me for my feedback. Not much more I can do, except send a third email, which is a bit pointless. It makes no sense to have 400 and 800 clashing as there are many athletes who might want to do both. Hopefully the scheduling will be a lot cleaner this year.

On a different note, I'm guessing Irishtown won't be ready anytime soon judging by the fact no meets are being planned for it. Ridiculous.

We were told by our coach that the crew hired to carry out this work will be back at the end of March to finish off the work and that the track will be back open in May, weather permitting. Hoping this comes to fruition but I won't be holding my breath. Given the way things have gone, I guess the DAB didn't want to take any chances either. Bit of an annoyance because the Tallaght track is a pain for me to get to, although I do like the facility itself but I guess I'll find a way.

Condo131

Cork AAI T&F Fixtures calendar now on Cork AAI website - Mainly Cork events, but also includes Munster, National and some International events.

As many T&F athletes seem willing to travel considerable distances to get competition, I'll consider posting other T&F meets, if anyone wants to pass on details to me

I got a mail, in the last few days, about the Thomond Games.

RayCun

Programme for the first three meets is here

There's also a facebook page (nothing on it yet)

Meet 1 - Santry - April 22
10,000
200
1500
Triple Jump
Pole Vault
Hammer

Meet 2 - Tallaght - May 6
100
800
3000
Long Jump
High Jump
Shot

Meet 3 - Santry - May 20
400
Mile
5000
Pole Vault
Discus
Javelin
Triple Jump

Meet 4 - Tallaght - June 3
100
800
3000
Javelin
Shot Putt
Long Jump

Online entry will be open closer to the event, and the organisers would like everyone to enter online by lunchtime that day. That allows them to prepare the start lists in advance, saving them time and helping to keep the meet on schedule.

Sacksian

We're way ahead of you on the Middle Distance thread, Ray.

RayCun

Sacksian wrote: »

We're way ahead of you on the Middle Distance thread, Ray.

yeah, but handy to have it all in the thread here too

Condo131

As T&F athletes appear to be willing to travel quite a distance, to get some competition, Cork Athletics has decided to expand its Track & Field Fixtures Calendar, listing, to include T&F, and Sports events, anywhere.

Where possible, we'll try to link to meet websites, programmes, flyers, etc, so that as much info as possible is available in one place.

Getting the info is the main issue - we'll see how it works out.

The prime purpose is to increase T&F interest down South, but if it helps everyone else why not? Last year, by spreading the word here, and elsewhere, we increased guest participation considerably.

Sacksian

Dublin Graded Meeting Number Four

Sacksian

Final line-up for Dublin Graded Series (alternating between Morton & Tallaght):

Meeting 1 - 22nd April - is 10,000 / 200 / 1500
Meeting 2 - 6th May - is 100/800/3000
Meeting 3 - 20th May - is 400/mile/5000
Meeting 4 - 3rd June - is 100/800/3000 - Championship
Meeting 5 - 17th June - is 200/1500/5000 - Championship
Meeting 6 - 1st July - is 2000m steeplechase / 400 Championship / 3000
Meeting 7 - 15th July - is 100/400/1500
Meeting 8 - 29th July - is 200/800 & DMR (4/8/12/16) Mixed team - format TBC

Think that's right.

RayCun

here's the graded book

Chivito550

Think I may make use up some of that annual leave that is building up and take a day off work on the days of the 400m graded meets. Pretty much impossible to run to your best after a full day of work.

RayCun

A Dublin Athletics facebook page has been set up, will contain details of the graded meets (and other future competitions)

As part of the endurance project for the graded meets, athletes* in the distance events will get points for their performances. There will be prizes for those athletes with the highest points over the course of the series. Details will be posted over the next week

* maybe I should say some athletes. The cut-offs for points mentioned last night might rule me out :pac:

Condo131

Hurdles event has been confirmed for Round 1 of Cork Athletics Graded Leagues, sponsored by John Buckley Sports, Wed next, May 13th 19:45pm.

Entry is on the night. €5 for meet entry - covers all events entered.

Condo131

Friday, May 29th, CIT, 19:45 - Round 2 of Cork AAI Graded leagues, sponsored by John Buckley Sports.
Open to all AAI registered athletes, including guest athletes, from outside Cork
€5 entry, covers all events, i.e. enter 1 or all events, €5 covers the lot.

Electronic timing.

Events: 100m, 200m, 800m, 3000m, 4x100m Relay, High Jump, Javelin & Hammer

Condo131

Round 3, Cork Athletics Graded Leagues, sponsored by John Buckley Sports. Cork CIT (CIT), 7:45pm, Monday June 8th.

Track Events
100m
400m
1500m

Field Events
High Jump
Discus
Shot
56lb weight for distance

Open to Cork AAI Registered, AND guest, athletes. Entry, €5, gives entry to all events.

Participants must have been born in 1999, or before.

Condo131

Cork Athletics - John Buckley Sports Graded T&F Leagues, Round 6

The Final Round of this year's Cork Athletics - John Buckley Sports Graded Track and Field Leagues takes place on Wed July 22nd, at 19:45pm.

Events:
Track: 200m, 800m, 3000m and medley relay
Field: Long Jump, Hammer, Javelin

Entry is on the night, and €5 covers entry to all events. Guests are very welcome but must be AAI registered , or members of another IAAF member federation

IvoryTower

DazzyR

Folks,

Does anyone know the programme for next Sunday's Leinster Senior & Masters Championships in Tullamore? I'm contemplating the 5,000m if it isn't too late in the day as there is a BBQ with my name on it!

IvoryTower

5k is on between 1pm and 2pm (3k first at 1 then 5k)

DazzyR

Cheers Ivory. Just looking on AI page and apparently entry closed on the 31st, presume I could still sneak in?

IvoryTower

DazzyR wrote: »

Cheers Ivory. Just looking on AI page and apparently entry closed on the 31st, presume I could still sneak in?

I would contact someone now or if you have someone in the club involved in it ask them. I wouldn't fancy driving to Tullamore to find out I cant run!

Chivito550

DazzyR wrote: »

Cheers Ivory. Just looking on AI page and apparently entry closed on the 31st, presume I could still sneak in?

Entry links still seem to be open. One of my training partners put in an entry last night.

Link is here:

https://events.athleticsireland.ie/ps/event/U23SeniorMasterChampionship

It says closing date 31 May on AAI site yet entry is still open. On the Leinster site there is no mention of a closing date. Perhaps you have to go on a treasure hunt to find it, which is often the case on that website!

DazzyR

Thanks Chivito

ger664

Just came across this on Facebook. Mary Cullen looking to get 5K qualifier in Sligo on Thursday 23rd June. They seem to be having timed/paced 5K races before hand as well. Entry via email and €10 payable on the night.

Details

IvoryTower

aaaaaand we're back! nearly

2016 Baseline T&F – Timetable & Competition Notes Many thanks for your interest in the 2016 AIT Baseline T&F Meet which takes place this Wednesday December 14th.

2016 Baseline T&F – Provisional Timetable. May be amended after entries close.

Track 6.30pm: 60m M (6 races), 60m W (2 races)
7.15pm: 300m M (8 races), 300m W (3 races)
8.10pm: 3000m M (1 race), 3000m Mixed (1 race)
8.40pm: 150m M (9 races), 150m W (4 races)
9.45pm: 1000m M (2-3 races),
1000m W (1 races) Field
7.00pm: HJ Men
7.00pm: SP Men & Women
7.00pm: LJ Women
8.00pm: LJ Men
8.00pm: HJ Women

adrian522

The Dublin Graded schedule is up on the website, first up is Santry on April 26th...


http://www.dublinathletics.com/attachments/article/453/Graded%202017.pdf

clear thinking

I have loads of these in my diary now, aiming for a sub 5 mile and a 1500 pb.

I've used a lot of the serpentine / Frank Horwill archive to plan based on under/equal/over paces and hit about 60-80k p/w in the past and enjoyed it

Question for those of you experienced middle distance (800 - 1500 - 3000) runners, if you are coming into the spring what would the focus be on for the next few months? Would it be 3 sessions a week? Outright speed, speed endurance etc.?? Any gym work?

dna_leri

clear thinking wrote: »

I have loads of these in my diary now, aiming for a sub 5 mile and a 1500 pb.

I've used a lot of the serpentine / Frank Horwill archive to plan based on under/equal/over paces and hit about 60-80k p/w in the past and enjoyed it

Question for those of you experienced middle distance (800 - 1500 - 3000) runners, if you are coming into the spring what would the focus be on for the next few months? Would it be 3 sessions a week? Outright speed, speed endurance etc.?? Any gym work?

Short answer for now.
2 sessions per week, 1 long run, 1 weights (2 if I could). Always work on speed - short hills (10s full recovery) great for this. Maintain endurance. Bring it together for peak.

clear thinking

dna_leri wrote: »

Short answer for now.
2 sessions per week, 1 long run, 1 weights (2 if I could). Always work on speed - short hills (10s full recovery) great for this. Maintain endurance. Bring it together for peak.

I've been working on VO2 at so building miles & sessions. Mileage is finally getting decent after a 3 month build up.

The plan for the next 3-4 weeks is:
Saturdays - outright speed - so 40m -200m type stuff,
Tuesdays 5k pace Ks / Miles;
Thursdays is 4/5/600 at 3k pace.
I've got the long run going too so the aim is to also increase the mileage a bit closer to 10% p/w for 3 of each 4 week block for the next 3 block in order to build up from 50-60km up towards 90-100km.

The Clonliffe 2 is on April 27 so I've eyeballed that and will do a session or two of (2x{400m, 30s rest, 800m, 60s rest, 300m}, 3mins rest) at mile pace probably on the Tuesday the week before. The first graded is the night before so the D 800m looks attractive too

clear thinking

With no miles in the graded's I thought I'd mention ALSAA have a mile on Tuesday next.

Obviously if you are good enough you could always do one of the Morton Games miles....

IvoryTower

clear thinking wrote: »

With no miles in the graded's I thought I'd mention ALSAA have a mile on Tuesday next.

Obviously if you are good enough you could always do one of the Morton Games miles....

is that the paced? Can you wear spikes on that track or is it runners?

We have a mile in May as well for those not quite morton games standard

DDAC Graded 18th May 7PM - 200/1mile/5k Shot Putt

clear thinking

IvoryTower wrote: »

is that the paced? Can you wear spikes on that track or is it runners?

We have a mile in May as well for those not quite morton games standard

DDAC Graded 18th May 7PM - 200/1mile/5k Shot Putt

From the ones I've been at you get 4.30-4.45 winning and a range from that to 8-9 mins for vets and newbies, sometimes split into a few fields depnding on numbers. So very do-able for 99% of sloggers, joggers and runners

clear thinking

Graded 1 the biggest entry they'd had for the first event in years apparently. The 3k's were kicking off close to 9.00.

I'd run the masters relays on sunday and did the D 800 here. Decent start for me by my standards. Hopefully can knock some time into the next 800.

Either the 1,500, or more likely, the 5k in two weeks time for me