Trinity Grass Track

BeepBeep67 · 20-05-2018 9:12am

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.

average_runner · 20-05-2018 2:40pm

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

Murph_D · 20-05-2018 4:34pm

average_runner wrote: »

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.

average_runner · 20-05-2018 7:20pm

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.

Murph_D · 20-05-2018 11:18pm

average_runner wrote: »

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.

average_runner · 21-05-2018 9:18am

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:

nevan · 30-05-2018 6:15pm

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.

NeedsTraining · 31-05-2018 12:02pm

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,

average_runner · 31-05-2018 1:33pm

NeedsTraining wrote: »

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

aquinn · 31-05-2018 1:55pm

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

Wubble Wubble · 31-05-2018 2:10pm

800 metres and 1 mile this year....

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

Nialler73 · 31-05-2018 2:28pm

average_runner wrote: »

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.

average_runner · 31-05-2018 3:51pm

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

Murph_D · 01-06-2018 12:04am

aquinn wrote: »

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

Apparently it measures OK on their watches.

average_runner · 01-06-2018 6:46am

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

coogy · 05-06-2018 11:35am

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.......

tomwaits48 · 12-06-2018 5:52pm

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.

cunavalos · 03-07-2018 8:08pm

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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benjamin d · 04-07-2018 12:24am

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

Chivito550 · 04-07-2018 2:04pm

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

Really annoying. I’ve been using it for lunchtime sessions as I’ve been finding it hard to make it to training of late.

Chivito550 · 12-05-2019 7:21pm

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

average_runner · 13-05-2019 9:33am

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.

Murph_D · 13-05-2019 10:38am

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

tomwaits48 · 13-05-2019 10:44am

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

Murph_D · 13-05-2019 10:50am

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.

average_runner · 13-05-2019 11:19am

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?

LaHaine · 13-05-2019 12:36pm

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

Chivito550 · 13-05-2019 1:25pm

Yep track is now up and running.

cunavalos · 13-05-2019 1:27pm

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

Chivito550 · 13-05-2019 5:41pm

cunavalos wrote: »

Yeah can confirm track is officiallly marked out as of lunchtime today

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.

Murph_D · 13-05-2019 9:20pm

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

tomwaits48 · 14-05-2019 9:06am

average_runner wrote: »

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.

average_runner · 14-05-2019 9:36am

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.

Murph_D · 14-05-2019 1:28pm

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.

average_runner · 14-05-2019 1:46pm

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.

Farawayhome · 14-05-2019 5:37pm

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

Murph_D · 15-05-2019 4:15pm

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

average_runner · 15-05-2019 6:51pm

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?

Murph_D · 15-05-2019 7:02pm

average_runner wrote: »

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.”

coogy · 20-05-2019 9:28am

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

average_runner · 20-05-2019 10:09am

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

Thanks

Murph_D · 20-05-2019 11:17am

average_runner wrote: »

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.

purelike · 20-05-2019 11:21am

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

Homesick Alien · 20-05-2019 11:22am

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.

Homesick Alien · 20-05-2019 11:23am

average_runner wrote: »

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.

Chivito550 · 20-05-2019 1:42pm

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!

Working class heroes · 20-05-2019 5:16pm

Homesick Alien wrote: »

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.

average_runner · 20-05-2019 10:35pm

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.

Homesick Alien · 22-05-2019 9:51am

Working class heroes wrote: »

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.

Farawayhome · 22-05-2019 11:32am

Homesick Alien wrote: »

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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