Obviously the womens 3K was among the top, as well as the mens mile. As a BC Canadian coach I have to say the our Highschool mid distance crew is coming along nicely. One of the kids Sean Keane ran a 1:52 for his season opener. Looks set to break 1:50 this year. And another kid Keffri Neal ran a 1:54, also set for a quick time. Thoughts? There can't be many states faster at the moment?
illegal track
.wtf. wrote:
illegal track
Really? Not illegal, just 'oversized', there is a critical distinction. Besides, that distinction does not apply to all events at the meet. There was some pretty decent women vaulting, but I guess that you are not really a track and field fan.
The marks were not very stunning, in the way that they can sometimes be, but of course, this is not the only UW (Seattle) meet. Has there been an adjustment in how marks at this facility are handled for qualifying.
Finally, I noted on the video that the cone placement was inconsistent and not always correct. Specifically, the rules call for cones on a specific frequency (see below), with a minimum height (15cm). It would seem that the UW track cannot now be duplicated, as the maximum allow size is 300m and requires 2 straights with (180 deg?) curves. A key element/question for the UW track is whether it is measured with a 20cm or 30cm 'offset' (measurement in from the line). Presumably it is 20 cm or the lack of cones right on the line etc would invalidate essentially all of the races that I have perused.
[Outdoors, but with application to indoors unless noted in Rule 10 for indoors.
Rule 1 Section 1:
ARTICLE 5. The distance to be run in any race shall be measured from
start to finish between two theoretical hairlines. Lane one, and all distances
not run in lanes, shall be measured 30 centimeters outward from the inner
edge of the track if designed for and surveyed based on the existence
of a regulation curb. If not so designed, lane one shall be measured 20
centimeters from the left-hand lane line. For world, American and NCAA
meet records, and championships qualifying, a regulation curb must be in
place. For championship qualifying, a regulation curb, on tracks designed
for a curb, or cones for all others, must be in place. Cones may be used
to replace a curb temporarily when the curb interferes with other events,
but not as a substitute for a curb.
Rule 10 is for Indoor Tracks, Section 2 Article 3:
Oval Track and Lanes
ARTICLE 3. The standard indoor running track shall be 200 meters. This
distance may be reduced or exceeded. Indoor tracks that are equal to or
exceed the standard outdoor running track length, as defined by Rule 1-1.2,
shall not be considered an indoor track. The length of any indoor track
constructed after January 1, 2004, shall not exceed 300 meters.
The track shall consist of two horizontal straights and two curves with
consistent radii, which may be banked. The curves may be bordered with a
curb of suitable material approximately 5 centimeters in height and width.
Where the inside edge of the track is bordered by a white line, it shall be
marked additionally with cones. The cones shall be at least 15 centimeters
high. Cones shall be placed on the track so that the outward face of the cone
coincides with the edge of the white line closest to the track when the track is
surveyed based on the existence of a curb. Otherwise, cones shall be placed
on the infield adjacent to the line. The cones shall be placed at distances not
exceeding 2 meters on the curves and 10 meters on the straightaway.
The inside edge of the curb or lane line shall be horizontal throughout
the length of the track. For a flat track, an inclination toward the inside lane
shall not exceed 1:1,000, one-tenth of one percent (0.1%). Any facility that
exceeds this inclination shall be defined as banked.
The track should have a minimum of six lanes. Lanes should have a
recommended minimum of 0.914 meters (36 inches), including the lane line
to the right. Lanes shall be marked by lines 5 centimeters wide. A section of
the intersection of each lane line and the finish line shall be painted black
in a pattern to assist photo-finish lane identification and camera alignment.
Figure 3 is an example.
It is recommended that a maximum angle of banking should not be more
than 18 degrees for a 200-meter track. This angle may vary based upon the
size of a track. The angle of banking in all lanes should be the same at any
cross section.
It is recommended that the inside radius of the curves on a 200-meter
track should be not less than 18 meters and not more than 21 meters.
Portable indoor tracks shall be surveyed before the first competition each
year. Permanent indoor tracks shall be surveyed after initial construction and
after resurfacing.