New indoor race initiatve

Testosterscone

https://www.nationalsportscampus.ie/nialive

Might be of some interest though those who aren't a fan of the muck over the winter. Looks to have some of the Nitro Athletics elements in it.

Chivito550

Testosterscone wrote: »

https://www.nationalsportscampus.ie/nialive

Might be of some interest though those who aren't a fan of the much over the winter. Looks to have some of the Nitro Athletics elements in it.

This is fantastic.

Duanington

Testosterscone wrote: »

https://www.nationalsportscampus.ie/nialive

Might be of some interest though those who aren't a fan of the muck over the winter. Looks to have some of the Nitro Athletics elements in it.

So what you're saying is....indoor is the new XC? Excellent

raiders11

Thursday nights, wonderful:rolleyes:

ooter

raiders11 wrote: »

Thursday nights, wonderful:rolleyes:

It's a no from me so..

Testosterscone

raiders11 wrote: »

Thursday nights, wonderful:rolleyes:

Why wouldn't they do midweek nights?

How man sprinters/middle distance have well lit tracks in the dark at the time?

Coupled with the fact that I reckon you be hard pressed come Jan/Feb to get abbottstown booked with juvenile and senior race calendar as is.

They are adding to the calendar, might not suit everyone but it's an addition not an alternative.

raiders11

Testosterscone wrote: »

Why wouldn't they do midweek nights?

How man sprinters/middle distance have well lit tracks in the dark at the time?

Coupled with the fact that I reckon you be hard pressed come Jan/Feb to get abbottstown booked with juvenile and senior race calendar as is.

They are adding to the calendar, might not suit everyone but it's an addition not an alternative.

No doubt about it, it's a positive move but if your from remote areas, its of no benefit... Yes, come Jan/Feb, the place will be busy at weekends but Nov/Dec??

Testosterscone

raiders11 wrote: »

No doubt about it, it's a positive move but if your from remote areas, its of no benefit... Yes, come Jan/Feb, the place will be busy at weekends but Nov/Dec??

There has actually been a few weekends booked up with activities such as the Family Sportsfest and a few other activities over the last while.

Chivito550

raiders11 wrote: »

Thursday nights, wonderful:rolleyes:

If its good enough for Ronnie, it's good enough for us.

https://twitter.com/ronnieo147/status/918908944982118401

Annie get your Run

This does look great, I wonder if 'all standards' means all standards.... wouldn't mind trying something like this and might encourage a few from our FFL crew too but not if it includes speedies...!

Oiriallach

It doesn't look like the details of these meets have been fully thought out yet. These meets have the potential to be very popular, so it's hard to see how they'll manage to stage more than two track events in the 90 minutes time slot (8pm to 9.30pm). Perhaps three events at a push? Yet four or more track events seem to be scheduled for each night.

They promise 'No waiting around' (which implies an accurate timetable) but plan to take entries on the night (meaning it will be difficult to draw up an accurate timetable in advance).

The poster for the series lists events such as 60m Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump and Team 5k that I don't see on the detailed programme for the various nights. Yet events such as 200m, 400m, 1500m and Shot Putt seem to be included in the detailed programme but are not mentioned on the poster!

Chivito550

Annie get your Run wrote: »

This does look great, I wonder if 'all standards' means all standards.... wouldn't mind trying something like this and might encourage a few from our FFL crew too but not if it includes speedies...!

Races would be graded so you wouldn't have to worry about the speedies.

Chivito550

Oiriallach wrote: »

It doesn't look like the details of these meets have been fully thought out yet. These meets have the potential to be very popular, so it's hard to see how they'll manage to stage more than two track events in the 90 minutes time slot (8pm to 9.30pm). Perhaps three events at a push? Yet four or more track events seem to be scheduled for each night.

They promise 'No waiting around' (which implies an accurate timetable) but plan to take entries on the night (meaning it will be difficult to draw up an accurate timetable in advance).

The poster for the series lists events such as 60m Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump and Team 5k that I don't see on the detailed programme for the various nights. Yet events such as 200m, 400m, 1500m and Shot Putt seem to be included in the detailed programme but are not mentioned on the poster!

Yeh have to say I thought the same about the 90 minutes slot. No way will they fit in all these races into that time realistically, if the meets are popular.

IvoryTower

there might not be many races until it catches on

BeepBeep67

Events for the first 4 dates confirmed

9th Nov- 1st Night
8pm -600mtrs
300mtrs
Mile
2 x 200mtrs relay

23rd Nov- 2nd Night
8pm -800mtrs -Shot Putt
150mtrs
3000mtrs

7th Dec – 3rd Night
8pm- 600mts/ Long Jump
300mts
1000mtrs
2 x200mtr relay

14th Dec- 4th Night
RELAY/MILE NIGHT Shot Putt
Elimination Miles – 12 pax per Race(further Details 2 weeks out)
2 x200mtrs
2 x400mtrs
Long Distance Medley Relay 200,400,800,1600
Short Distance Medley Relay 400,200,200,400

Testosterscone

Giving this a bump with 1st night on Thursday

http://futureticketing.ie/client/aquazone/nialivenovember9th.html

Looks to be a good bit of interest in the 400 judging by ticket sales so far.

career move

Testosterscone wrote: »

Giving this a bump with 1st night on Thursday

http://futureticketing.ie/client/aquazone/nialivenovember9th.html

Looks to be a good bit of interest in the 400 judging by ticket sales so far.

Thanks for posting. I didn’t realize there was online entry and limited spots. I won’t be running this week - can’t persuade anyone to join me for the relay but I am planning to do the 150m in a fortnight so I’ll be interested to see how it goes tomorrow

ooter

Does it cost anything to watch if you're not competing?

Annie get your Run

ooter wrote: »

Does it cost anything to watch if you're not competing?

I sincerely hope not

Murph_D

Free entry for spectators according to the website. Hope to participate at some point too. Mile, maybe.

pconn062

Does anyone know where you can find the results from these events? 2nd one was last night.

Testosterscone

Haven't seen the results officially posted but from what I know mile yesterday was won in 4.44 and 4 under 4.55

Only result I have though

pconn062

Testosterscone wrote: »

Haven't seen the results officially posted but from what I know mile yesterday was won in 4.44 and 4 under 4.55

Only result I have though

Yeah can't find anything anywhere either. I heard that Emma Mitchell and Fionnuala ran the 3k with Emma winning but the Fionnuala went on to run another 1k at the end of the race? Sounds strange

Annie get your Run

Testosterscone wrote: »

Haven't seen the results officially posted but from what I know mile yesterday was won in 4.44 and 4 under 4.55

Only result I have though

It was extremely impressive to watch, the Donore guy who was 3rd in the end (I think) just pipped someone on the line. The winner was a good bit ahead from about 800m. Stellar running.

Well done too to Mulberry who won her 200m race and career_move in her (first?) 200 race.

RayCun

Annie get your Run wrote: »

It was extremely impressive to watch, the Donore guy who was 3rd in the end (I think) just pipped someone on the line. The winner was a good bit ahead from about 800m. Stellar running.

Brothers Pearse, obviously

actually, he posts on here sometimes, gosh123 I think?

Annie get your Run

RayCun wrote: »

Brothers Pearse, obviously

actually, he posts on here sometimes, gosh123 I think?

Yes I saw a BP singlet! and I've met gosh at the Clonee 10k (I think), didn't realise it was him. I hope I'm remembering that correctly but the Donore guy was very tall, long legs and he seemed to come of nowhere in the last 100m.

There was also a false start in one of the races, the first mens 200, the lead guy shot off and had run 100m before he heard the calls to come back.

Chivito550

What were numbers like yesterday and how did it compare to the first meet?

Would be nice if they posted results online! Seems a bit bizarre that they don’t.

Mulberry

Chivito550 wrote: »

What were numbers like yesterday and how did it compare to the first meet?

Would be nice if they posted results online! Seems a bit bizarre that they don’t.

Ask them! They 'posted' them on the wall straight away so they have them recorded.

Not sure how many people. Just one mile race rather than two, with about 10 or so in it I think. We had four 200M races, so another 18-20 people altogether, and then the shot. 800M - not sure how many people in this and the 3K. At a guess I'd say 50 ish. There should be more - this is a great event! Very nice atmosphere, the guys know what they're doing, a great opportunity to practice-race at this time of year. Loved it.

Chivito550

Mulberry wrote: »

Ask them! They 'posted' them on the wall straight away so they have them recorded.

Not sure how many people. Just one mile race rather than two, with about 10 or so in it I think. We had four 200M races, so another 18-20 people altogether, and then the shot. 800M - not sure how many people in this and the 3K. At a guess I'd say 50 ish. There should be more - this is a great event! Very nice atmosphere, the guys know what they're doing, a great opportunity to practice-race at this time of year. Loved it.

November is extremely early. For example, I’ve done just 2 sessions in spikes so far since starting back 1st October. I’m sure numbers will pick up in December and more so after Christmas when people are in shape and looking for races.

Duanington

RayCun wrote: »

Brothers Pearse, obviously

actually, he posts on here sometimes, gosh123 I think?

That's him, think he's given up on the log though

Mulberry

Results from NIA Live on 23rd Dec are on this page: [url][/url]https://www.nationalsportscampus.ie/nialive

On the page scroll down to this bit and there's a link to a pdf file:

What are dates and events each night?
The races will follow the order listed as per web page each night.
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23rd Nov- 2nd Night
8pm -Mile- Shot Putt
200mtrs
800mtrs
3000mtrs
​
Check out results from NIA Live 23rd November HERE