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Trinity Grass Track

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,084 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    For the record racing on a certified track last weekend, I got 1580m for my 1500 and 830m for my 800, my gps has always recorded long on the track. Sessions are always done old school, timer and lap button.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    benjamin d wrote: »
    If you wrote it correctly there wouldn't be confusion. Talking about the length of a looped track of course people will take a lap to mean, well, a lap of the track.

    I put a k beside the lap distance. Maybe some people like to troll


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    I put a k beside the lap distance. Maybe some people like to troll

    Ok so your watch ‘measured’ the track at 420m then based on your 1.05k ‘lap’.

    If it’s long, it’s hardly that much off. And of course your watch measurement is not relevant. If your rep time was a bit slower than usual, much more likely to be the slow grass surface.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Murph_D wrote: »
    Ok so your watch ‘measured’ the track at 420m then based on your 1.05k ‘lap’.

    If it’s long, it’s hardly that much off. And of course your watch measurement is not relevant. If your rep time was a bit slower than usual, much more likely to be the slow grass surface.


    I never gave out about it being off. Someone posted a comment saying they doubt it was dead on. I already said it didnt matter to me as it serves its purpose.

    And track isnt 420m. Its was a combine total of 5 meters over give or take after 2.5 laps.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    I never gave out about it being off. Someone posted a comment saying they doubt it was dead on. I already said it didnt matter to me as it serves its purpose.

    And track isnt 420m. Its was a combine total of 5 meters over give or take after 2.5 laps.

    Who said you gave out?

    You might want to check your sums though! Anyways just having a bit of fun. Never mind.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Murph_D wrote: »
    Who said you gave out?

    You might want to check your sums though! Anyways just having a bit of fun. Never mind.

    Yep missing an extra 0 in the 1.005, mobiles are tougher to write with:pac:


  • Registered Users Posts: 36 nevan


    I ran a few laps today and the two I measured both came out at 440m. Someone mixed up their yard and metre measuring tapes.

    Long or not the track is now white-lined and ready for BHAA in 2 weeks. They’re doing 800m and Imperial Mile races, in honour of their 30th anniversary. Registration is only for members now but I guess that will change closer to the date.


  • Registered Users Posts: 583 ✭✭✭NeedsTraining


    Apologies if this has already been asked and answered (I have read the thread and can't see it).

    Do you have to be a member to use this track or do people just float in for a few laps?

    Cheers,

    NT,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Apologies if this has already been asked and answered (I have read the thread and can't see it).

    Do you have to be a member to use this track or do people just float in for a few laps?

    Cheers,

    NT,

    Just float in. A big group of kids was using it today though, so had to run on the inside of it. Kids were having a great time


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    If the track is genuinely measured incorrectly has anyone contacted BHAA to advise them?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,601 ✭✭✭Wubble Wubble


    800 metres and 1 mile this year....

    https://bhaa.ie/events/trinity-track-2018/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 135 ✭✭Nialler73


    Just float in. A big group of kids was using it today though, so had to run on the inside of it. Kids were having a great time

    It seemed to be a promo for The Irish Runner 5 mile. They had Ronnie Delaney over there pressing the flesh... Nice to see him, looked v well for his vintage.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Nialler73 wrote: »
    It seemed to be a promo for The Irish Runner 5 mile. They had Ronnie Delaney over there pressing the flesh... Nice to see him, looked v well for his vintage.

    Yeah a few runners were getting their photo with him. It was a good idea I have to say especially when they were describing the history of trinity to Irish Athletics


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    aquinn wrote: »
    If the track is genuinely measured incorrectly has anyone contacted BHAA to advise them?

    Apparently it measures OK on their watches. ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    aquinn wrote: »
    If the track is genuinely measured incorrectly has anyone contacted BHAA to advise them?

    In fairness some of the bhaa races in the past werent measured great. But still.great events


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,250 ✭✭✭coogy


    I work in Trinity and have been using this track for the last couple of weeks.

    If there's a cricket match on (there was one last week) I just run around the outside, not ideal if you are looking to run on grass but still nice surroundings.......


  • Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭tomwaits48


    coogy wrote: »
    I work in Trinity and have been using this track for the last couple of weeks.

    If there's a cricket match on (there was one last week) I just run around the outside, not ideal if you are looking to run on grass but still nice surroundings.......

    I was asked to leave when running on the outside of a cricket match there last week.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭cunavalos


    Most will be aware of it already but the entire College Park grass area including Running Track has been closed for remedial works for at least the remainder of this month
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  • Registered Users Posts: 921 ✭✭✭benjamin d


    The whole pitch is f*cked in fairness, it's basically not even grass anymore.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    cunavalos wrote: »
    Most will be aware of it already but the entire College Park grass area including Running Track has been closed for remedial works for at least the remainder of this month
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    Really annoying. I’ve been using it for lunchtime sessions as I’ve been finding it hard to make it to training of late.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    When is the track opening up for the summer does anyone know?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Chivito550 wrote: »
    When is the track opening up for the summer does anyone know?

    I would say by the end of the month, but can see it closing down in summer like it did last year, as the ground is very dry.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    I pass it several times a day so I'll keep ye posted.


  • Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭tomwaits48


    TT Racers were back on it last Tuesday along with a seperate group led by Gary o Hanlon


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    tomwaits48 wrote: »
    TT Racers were back on it last Tuesday along with a seperate group led by Gary o Hanlon

    Well, people run in College Park alright, but the track is not laid out yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    tomwaits48 wrote: »
    TT Racers were back on it last Tuesday along with a seperate group led by Gary o Hanlon



    Does Gary O'Hanlon group train at lunchtime?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭LaHaine


    Track is being marked out today by the looks of it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    Yep track is now up and running.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭cunavalos


    LaHaine wrote: »
    Track is being marked out today by the looks of it!
    Yeah can confirm track is officiallly marked out as of lunchtime today
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    A lot of regulars have been back since last week but there may be an increased number of cricket matches on the pitch this summer as they did a lot of work on the wicket this year


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    cunavalos wrote: »
    Yeah can confirm track is officiallly marked out as of lunchtime today
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    A lot of regulars have been back since last week but there may be an increased number of cricket matches on the pitch this summer as they did a lot of work on the wicket this year

    Where can we see the schedule for cricket matches? Just so none of us rock up to run and find out we can’t use it. Nothing worse.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    Chivito550 wrote: »
    Where can we see the schedule for cricket matches? Just so none of us rock up to run and find out we can’t use it. Nothing worse.

    Cricket Leinster website?

    https://www.cricketleinster.ie/match-centre/fixtures?category=&competition=&club=7G345GF2JW&team=&venue=&year=&month=

    Also here (looks incomplete):

    http://trinitycricket.com/news


  • Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭tomwaits48


    Does Gary O'Hanlon group train at lunchtime?

    certainly looked like he was leading a group out there. Come to think of it Catherine McKiernan was also there training people too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    tomwaits48 wrote: »
    certainly looked like he was leading a group out there. Come to think of it Catherine McKiernan was also there training people too.

    Yeah saw her training a group in St Stephens green last week.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    Huge group there at lunchtime today - TT Racers I presume, who use the track Tues and Thurs at lunchtime during summer. Not sure how exclusive their access is.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Murph_D wrote: »
    Huge group there at lunchtime today - TT Racers I presume, who use the track Tues and Thurs at lunchtime during summer. Not sure how exclusive their access is.


    No running group has exclusive right to it, but if a running group wants to use it they must pay a fee.


    Individuals are free to run on it, but common sense needs to come into it when busy.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭Farawayhome


    Can you run on this if you're slower than drinking soup with chopsticks?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    FYI, according to an email from Trinity Sport, the track will be closed between June 27 - 22 July for the summer concert series.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Murph_D wrote: »
    FYI, according to an email from Trinity Sport, the track will be closed between June 27 - 22 July for the summer concert series.

    For a whole month?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    For a whole month?

    This is what I was told:

    “The track is available apart from the cricket up until the 27th of June then takes a break until 22nd July because of the summer series happening in college.”


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,250 ✭✭✭coogy


    I used it last week for a 45 min easy session. Nice to be back on the track!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Whats the best way to access the track when coming from St Stephens green. Will head down at lunch time today


    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    Whats the best way to access the track when coming from St Stephens green. Will head down at lunch time today

    Go in the Nassau St entrance, straight through and turn right. Pass the 'Sphere' sculpture in front of Ussher library, down the ramp/steps to College Park and there it is.


  • Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭purelike


    Does anyone know will the BHAA Trinity Track race be on again this year? It's a great event.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 825 ✭✭✭Homesick Alien


    Murph_D wrote: »
    This is what I was told:

    “The track is available apart from the cricket up until the 27th of June then takes a break until 22nd July because of the summer series happening in college.”

    Same as last year. Frustrating but what can you do.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 825 ✭✭✭Homesick Alien


    No running group has exclusive right to it, but if a running group wants to use it they must pay a fee.


    Individuals are free to run on it, but common sense needs to come into it when busy.

    Slow joggers on the inside track is pretty annoying I have to say. I dont understand what they can't use an outer lane.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    Murph_D wrote: »
    This is what I was told:

    “The track is available apart from the cricket up until the 27th of June then takes a break until 22nd July because of the summer series happening in college.”

    How annoying. The track is bugger all use to me in August and September as the track season is done then. It’s July when I need it!


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,587 ✭✭✭Working class heroes


    Slow joggers on the inside track is pretty annoying I have to say. I dont understand what they can't use an outer lane.

    The outer lanes are for overtaking.

    Racism is now hiding behind the cloak of Community activism.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Very different rules compare to other dublin tracks. Rule was you shout track to the people ahead for them to move out.

    It doesn't bother me as trinity usually quiet while i am there but also i keep off the track for recovery.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 825 ✭✭✭Homesick Alien


    The outer lanes are for overtaking.

    Yes but if the inside lane is choked with joggers the whole way around then you spend your laps almost permanently in the outer lane or else weaving in and out. My point is that if you're jogging then surely it doesn't matter what lane you're in but if you're doing a fixed pace/distance then using the 400m inside lane is important.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭Farawayhome


    Yes but if the inside lane is choked with joggers the whole way around then you spend your laps almost permanently in the outer lane or else weaving in and out. My point is that if you're jogging then surely it doesn't matter what lane you're in but if you're doing a fixed pace/distance then using the 400m inside lane is important.

    You can still run the same distance in the outside lanes?


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