Riv 5 Hobart

/ 26/03/2023

The Riv5 is a 5km run, ride or walk along the Hobart Rivulet Track. The track is named after the Hobart Rivulet, which descends from the foothills of Mount Wellington/kunanyi. Platypuses, which live in burrows along the rivlet’s banks, are a common sighting in summer. Along the ...

Riv 5 Hobart

The Riv5 is a 5km run, ride or walk along the Hobart Rivulet Track. The track is named after the Hobart Rivulet, which descends from the foothills of Mount Wellington/kunanyi. Platypuses, which live in burrows along the rivlet’s banks, are a common sighting in summer. Along the track you will also pass the historic gaol, the Cascade Female Factory, with the turning point under the famous façade of the Cascade Brewery.

Begin at the car park at Hamlet Café on Molle Street and travel 2.5km to the Cascade Gardens and return to the beginning. Alternatively, you can begin at Cascade Gardens and use the route in reverse. There is signage along the track to indicate each kilometer you pass as well as signs for the start and turning points.

Information courtesy of Hobart City Council.

Resources

Community Wellbeing

Shelley

/ 03/12/2021

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Community Wellbeing

We know that running provides valuable physical and psychological benefits through healthy exercise, enjoyment of being outdoors, and social engagement. But sometimes we need a little more. If you need to talk to someone, the following services are available:

Lifeline

A 24-hour crisis support service.
Visit www.lifeline.org.au or call 13 11 14.

1800 Respect

A National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service.
Visit www.1800respect.org.au or call 1800 737 732.

beyondblue

Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.
Visit www.beyondblue.org.au or call 1300 224 636.

Kids Helpline

Free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5 and 25.
Visit www.kidshelp.com.au or call 1800 551 800.

Mensline Australia

A telephone and online support and information service for Australian men.
Visit www.mensline.org.au or call 1300 789 978.

headspace

A national youth mental health foundation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of young Australians.
Visit www.headspace.org.au or call 1800 650 890.

RUOK?

Hey Sport, R U OK? provides FREE resources for coaches, administrators, officials, volunteers and participants to help them build an R U OK? Culture so everyone in their sporting community feels connected and supported. Visit https://www.ruok.org.au/

Mental Health Families & Friends Tas

Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania (MHFFTas) is a statewide leader in the provision of mental health and AOD misuse families and friends support. Mental health and AOD families and friends are people who provide unpaid physical, practical or emotional support to a family member, friends, neighbours or colleagues with mental ill health and or AOD use.

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Training Routes

The Pipeline Track, Hobart

Shelley

/ 20/09/2021

Arguably the greatest running trail in Hobart, most people start the Pipeline track directly across from the Fern Tree Tavern. Location: Fern Tree Access: Follow Davey St towards the mountain, along Huon Rd – going past the Mt ...

Arguably the greatest running trail in Hobart, most people start the Pipeline track directly across from the Fern Tree Tavern.

Location: Fern Tree

Access: Follow Davey St towards the mountain, along Huon Rd – going past the Mt Wellington turn off

Parking: Park across from the start at the Fern Tree Tavern or on the road. If the car park is full, there’s additional parking a few hundred metres back towards Hobart,

Distance: 24km return

Terrain: Gravel road

Slope: Gradual uphill on the way out

Map:

Details:

After a few hundred metres the track turns to the south (the right hand turn at the junction takes you up to Silver Falls), and then travels along the contour of the mountain – past houses, and ferny gullies of Neika. At approximately the 4km, the track opens up to a beautiful view of the Derwent River (see pic) looking over Mt Nelson. After Neika the track winds in and out of a series of gullies above North West Bay River. A little past this, the track turns to the right (left takes you back down to Huon Rd – which can be an alternate starting point) and continues through sheltered forest. It passes an old gate before the 7km mark, and a tin shed at the 9km mark. Just past the shed is the St Crispin’s Well trail (a short track leading up to the ‘well’), but the Pipeline track continues along past this, where you’ll see spectacular views of Cathedral Rock across the valley (pic). The last track marker is at 12km, where you’ll come to a closed gate. Past this (not advised) it stretches about 13km to Wellington Falls weir.

The Pipeline Track is generally good in most weather conditions; shaded on hot days, sheltered on windy/rainy days. Garmin has trouble finding satellites, but there are wooden distance markers on the left hand side of the track (some are missing; see pic). There’s the odd tiger snake or two in summer.

There are a number of tracks that you can veer off on along the way (probably more for walking – e.g. Wellington Falls). There are toilets and a tap at the start, another tap at about 500m (hidden in bush across from the old hut) and fresh creeks flowing at a couple of points throughout (not in the height of summer though).

References/ more information:

Training Routes

Pilchers Hill Reserve (Hobart)

Shelley

/ 27/09/2020

Pilchers Hill Reserve in Geilston Bay comprises of 165 hectares of bushland located in the Middle Meehan Range. It contains grassy forest and woodland and is home to lots of local wildlife!

Pilchers Hill Reserve (Hobart)

We’re grateful to TRR member Danny Byas for providing much of the info and images regarding the Pilchers Hill trails (Hobart).

Location: Middle Meehan Range (Hobart)

Parking: Available as per map (roadside parking in gallery below)

Facilities: Toilets near OHA football club

Distance: 6k loop (or choose your own!)

Terrain: Gravel/trail

Map:

Pilchers Hill Reserve: the route shown (on map) is approximately 6K – but obviously there’s plenty of options for choosing your own route! Pilchers Hill Reserve in Geilston Bay is made up of 165 hectares of bushland located in the Middle Meehan Range. It contains a variety of habitat including grassy forest and woodland and is home to wildlife including wombats, wallabies, bettongs, bandicoots, potoroos and many birds (via Clarence City Council web page).The Pilchers Hill Loop walking track climbs to the summit of Pilchers Hill through an attractive bushland setting. Running is on fire trails, walking tracks and mountain bike tracks.

Numerous car parking access points for running, as identified by Danny on the map, include: (1) Robin Court, Lindisfarne, (2) Walana Street, Geilston Bay, (3) Geilston Creek Road, Geilston Bay, (4) Flagstaff Gully Road and is a reserve exit for a super long run, and (5) is an easy-to-miss bike track between two fire trails! ‘B’ marks the location of the bridges in the photos.

More information:

https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/places/pilchers-hill-reserve-trails/
Pilchers Hill Loop: https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/places/pilchers-hill-reserve-pilchers-hill-loop/
Geilston Gully Circuit: https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/places/geilston-gully-circuit-track/
Pilchers Hill track review (Hobart Living): http://www.hobartliving.com/pilchers-hill-track-hobart-short-walks/
Pilchers Hill via Tassie Rambler: http://www.tassierambler.org/2014/05/pilchers-hill.html

Nutrition, Nutrition

Fuelling during training

Shelley

/ 06/06/2019

In this article by Milly Clark, Olympic Marathoner & Sports Dietitian we learn about fuelling during training.

Fuelling during training

For purposes of this article, let us establish that “during training” does not mean during one singular run. Training for an endurance race or event takes many weeks of solid training runs strung together, and it is in these weeks we can create even more fitness gains through proper nutrition, fuelling and recovery. In order to get to the start line feeling fit, fresh and ready to take on race demands, our dietary habits in the lead up and throughout training are incredibly important.

Nutritional Periodization

Nutritional periodization is a nutritional program that changes according to the type and amount of training a runner is engaged in. It is about balancing energy intake and expenditure to reach a ‘sweet spot’ completely unique to you – everyone is different. Every nutritional plan should have the same goal of enhancing adaptations to training, fighting fatigue/preventing injury and for some people, getting “lean” or race ready.

Many recreational runners train weekly distances of 50-100km for fitness and event preparation when training for races throughout the year. Most runners will do a variety of different sessions over the week at various paces. For example, slow, longer runs or recovery/easy runs help build aerobic endurance. In contrast, intense continuous runs and interval/threshold sessions aim to improve anaerobic capacity and speed. Dietary strategies can positively influence the factors, which would otherwise limit a runner’s performance such as fluid balance, availability of carbohydrate for fuel and lactate accumulation from anaerobic efforts.

How can I find my balance?

An individual’s carbohydrate intake should reflect their daily training load; increasing total carbohydrate and energy intake during high-volume days and decreasing intake when volume and intensity are reduced (e.g. easy, recovery days). Nutrient dense carbohydrate rich foods (such as wholegrain breads, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, fruit, dairy products and legumes) should be prioritised to meet fuel demands, however there may also be a need to include additional carbohydrate rich foods/drinks (e.g. sports drinks, energy gels) specifically around run sessions to improve performance during heavy training loads. Furthermore, consuming a high carbohydrate meal soon after a long and/or hard run will aid rapid muscle glycogen repletion. Including protein rich foods throughout the day assists to build new muscle protein and red blood cells as part of the repair and adaptation process. When thinking or planning your meals – evidence is in favour of putting carbohydrates on your plate first if you have a harder training day. An example of how a light vs. easy day breakfast may differ:

Easy Day: Omelette made with 3 eggs + 40g cheddar cheese + 1 cup spinach + ½ sliced tomato + 1 cup mushrooms served with ¼ avocado and handful of pumpkin seeds

Harder day: Omelette made with 2 eggs + 40g cheddar cheese + 1 cup spinach + ½ sliced tomato + 1 cup mushrooms served with 2 slices of toast + 1 glass of milk or orange juice

Gastrointestinal upset during hard runs is common. Many runners often prefer to run on an empty stomach, with the pre-training food/drink eaten well in advance of the session. If your planned training session is early in the morning, you might consider having a high carbohydrate snack just before bed so as to top up glycogen stores before running in the morning. That way, it will ensure you are well fuelled without having to try cram in food early in the morning. Some great pre-bed snacks are:

Yoghurt with fruit
2 slices wholegrain bread/toast with Jam or Honey
1 banana + 1 cup warm milk
5 dried prunes or apricots + ½ cup Greek yoghurt

Low fibre foods or liquid meal supplements before hard training sessions may also help reduce concerns.

Sleep as your Secret Weapon

Sleep is rated as the ‘gold standard’ for recovery for any runner or athlete. In order to recover and prepare for the many training runs yet to be done, sleep should take first priority. Sleep helps restore body tissues, along with the promotion of growth, repair and adaptation of muscle and bones. Here are some nutritional strategies, which may help in getting optimal Z’s to assist in optimal recovery and optimise subsequent training sessions:

Fluids: try to limit intake of fluid within 1½ hours of going to bed. Taking in less fluid 90 minutes before going to bed will promotes uninterrupted sleep by fewer trips to the toilet during the night. It is important to rehydrate after a run and throughout the day instead
Meals close to bed time: leave 2-3 hours between the last meal eaten prior to going to sleep
High-fat foods: it is best to avoid meals high in fat such as creamy pastas, fried foods, or overdoing the pork crackling (hard to resist I know) before going to bed. Fat takes almost 6 hours to digest and can deter from a peaceful sleep
Energy restriction: too little food intake can also impair a good sleep. Choose high-fibre and low GI carbohydrates with your last meal to help satiation and stabilise blood sugars before going to bed
Foods containing melatonin: melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate sleep cycles. Almonds, walnuts, pineapple, oranges and bananas are rich sources of melatonin. Perhaps try having a handful of almonds and a banana as a go-to dessert?
Foods containing tryptophan: tryptophan is an amino acid (type of protein) promotes actually falling into sleep. Nuts and protein from animals (turkey, chicken, fish, eggs) all contain tryptophan and can therefore help get us into a peaceful sleep
High carbohydrate snack before bed: consuming a higher-carb snack before bed (fruit, yoghurt, milk, wholegrains) can also assist with sleep. This also is a bonus for recovery by promoting glycogen storage in the muscles so we wake up ready to run!

Article by Milly Clark, Olympic Marathoner | Sports Dietitian

Resources

Learn to Run

Shelley

/ 28/05/2019

Learn to Run

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Before you start

If you have any pre-existing injuries or health management concerns, please consult a physiotherapist or doctor before starting a running program. This checklist (endorsed by Sports Medicine Australia) may help – complete Stage 1 to help you decide if you need to seek medical advice. Australian Adult Pre-Exercise Screening Tool

What do I need?

There’s really only one essential piece of gear – good running shoes. Running in old or unsuitable shoes can lead to injury. We strongly recommend that you visit a specialist running store to have the correct shoes fitted before you start running. The staff will help you to find the right pair of shoes for your foot biomechanics, experience, goals and budget. Good running shoes doesn’t mean the most expensive – it means the right pair for your circumstances.

In Hobart we recommend The Running Edge and in Launceston we recommend The Running Company.

Your clothing should be comfortable, non-chafing, and sweat-wicking. You don’t need fancy compression tights or expensive clothes to start running. Likewise, you don’t need GPS watches or apps but if they help your motivation then by all means use them – they can be a useful training aid and a record of your progress. When starting out a basic watch or one of the many free apps will be perfectly adequate.

How do I start?

By walking! It is rare that a beginner can run any distance straight away so don’t be discouraged if you can’t run more than a few hundred metres. This is normal! The key to running is to gradually increase your running distance until you can run continuously without taking walk breaks. If you can walk for 30 to 60 minutes at a brisk pace (you can hold a conversation, but your heart rate is elevated) then you are ready to start running. Our Couch to 5km plan will get you started.

How many times a week do I have to train?

Running improvement occurs when you are consistent and persistent. We recommend walk/running four to five times a week, for six weeks, to be able to run 5km with no breaks.

What about cross-training and rest?

Cross-training is very beneficial for running, particularly strength building activities such as weights or yoga. Cycling and swimming are also great cross-training particularly for injured runners. So if these activities are part of your usual routine you should continue them. Rest is vitally important to allow your body to adapt to change and grow stronger. Try to have at least one day a week where you take a complete rest from strenuous exercise.

Isn’t running bad for my knees?

There is no evidence to suggest that running causes joint deterioration in people without pre-existing knee injuries. Running can actually decrease the chance of developing osteoarthritis in the knee. See here for the science stuff.

If you have a pre-existing knee injury, you should definitely seek advice from a physiotherapist before embarking on a running programme.

Are there groups I can join?

Parkrun is a great option for beginner runners. Parkrun is a weekly 5km run and walk held every Saturday morning. It is free, timed and very friendly – and there are lots of walkers! Incorporating parkrun into your walk/run program enables you to measure your progress each week by seeing how much faster you get over a consistent course. And you will meet lots of other beginner runners.

Signing up for a fun run/walk is a great way to stay motivated. Most fun runs now have walk as well as run categories and you don’t have to be able to run the whole way to enter a fun run. Share your goal with friends and family so that they can help to keep you on track. Crossing the finish line of your first fun run is a wonderful achievement! Check out the fun run calendar for inspiration.

There are numerous other social running groups that offer group runs for all abilities.

Athletics Tasmania also have several cross country options which are very suited to beginner runners.

Do I need a coach?

Coaches aren’t just for experienced runners. A qualified coach can help you plan your training schedule around your other commitments, help you set achievable goals, explain all those tricky running words like tempo and fartlek, and keep you motivated and accountable. Most coaches offer this service for little to no cost. If you would like to talk to a qualified coach, contact us.

Won’t people laugh at me? I’m sure I’ll come last.

Most people feel a little intimidated when they start running but there’s nothing to worry about – runners are incredibly supportive of each other and welcoming to beginners. And a lot of fun runs now offer the TRR Foot Soldier who comes last so that you don’t have to! This video from parkrun Australia might help to ease your mind

Can I train on the treadmill?

If time or location makes it easier for you to train on a treadmill then by all means do so. You will build cardio fitness and it can help you to gain confidence when you are starting out. However, training outside offers the opportunity to train with others, enjoy fresh air and scenery, and also strengthen your legs in a way that a treadmill cannot replicate. Ultimately if you want to participate in social running it’s best if you can run outdoors.

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TRR Beginner 5km Program

Our beginner training is based on a mixture of running and walking, gradually building up the time spend running until there is no need to walk any more.

Start by running for 1-2 minutes then walking for 1-2 minutes, repeating for the entire time. As you progress you can run for longer and walk less. Don’t try to run too fast – keep a comfortable easy pace just above walk. You should find it easy to have a chat with your running buddy at this pace, if you’re struggling to speak then ease your pace back.

Cross training can be cycling, swimming, boot camp, strength work, yoga or any other activity that you wish to do. Or you can take the opportunity to rest.

Our plan includes two simple interval training days towards the end, these are to boost your speed and fitness in a short period of time.

Remember, the schedule is flexible, if a certain day doesn’t suit you to train then change training days around within the week, just make sure that rest days are not consecutive.

Happy Running!

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Nutrition, Resources

Nutrition for Runners

Shelley

/ 12/02/2019

An overview of nutrition for runners by Olympic Marathoner and qualified Sports Dietician Milly Clark.

Nutrition for Runners

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Author: Milly Clark

It is often easy to reflect back over a disappointing run or race and blame everything from lack of sleep, to the weather to bad shoes. Furthermore, the abundance of gels, bars, powders and tablets available to the public can make things even more confusing. Nutrition is often overlooked as playing a huge role in our sporting performance. Without the right nutrition, it can be very hard to elicit the physical adaptations we stimulate by training. Well-planned eating practices or strategies can help runners train hard, stay healthy and injury-free, and compete at their best.

The Distance Runners’ Diet

Skeletal muscle responds remarkably to mechanical load (running) and nutrient availability. Basically, this means we can build upon our strength and fitness simply through the foods we decide to eat on a daily basis. It is important to keep in mind that as runners, we are doing something that goes above and beyond what the human body is designed to do, therefore our eating habits should reflect this. The diet of a distance runner should ideally be comprised of the following:

Quality carbohydrates – such as fruit, starchy vegetables, dairy products and whole grains
A moderate amount of protein – meat, poultry, fish, beans/legumes, dairy products
A variety of healthy fats – oily fish, olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds
Micronutrients such as iron, calcium, sodium and magnesium
Fluids and Electrolytes

Carbohydrates

Current research indicates carbohydrates offer a significant advantage over fat or protein for energy when it comes to higher intensity exercise. For endurance runners or athletes, daily carbohydrate intake should reflect and match training load. This means increasing total carbohydrate intake on high volume or high intensity training days and lower intake on a rest day or low intensity day. Planning your carbohydrate intake around training sessions will also help recovery and assist with physiological adaptations from training.

Protein

Protein is perhaps the most highly marketed supplement available to athletes – but how important is it for distance runners? Together with carbohydrates, protein works to assist with muscle repair and remodelling – but beyond that, protein is not the nutrient we rely on for a PB. Think of protein as building a house. The basic framework of that house is the foundations for putting up the walls, roof and later furnishings. We need protein for stability and to ensure nothing falls apart. The only times we use protein for energy is when carbohydrate or fat stores are low – something we don’t want to do because essentially it means we are eating our own muscles to use for energy! Including protein rich foods throughout the day will rebuild muscles and red blood cells as part of the repair and adaptation process.

Protein intake, like carbohydrate intake is highly individual. Those who are more muscular require more protein to maintain their lean muscle mass. Daily intake will still be higher than the normal person, but certainly not as high as you may think. It is important to get the balance between carbohydrate and protein intake right so that you can train hard, and recover well ready for the next day.

Micronutrients

IRON: the carrier of oxygen around your body. This is arguably the most important micronutrient for runners, and one that we lose the most of during training. Iron stores can be depleted from periods of rapid growth (teens), training at high altitude or heat, menstrual loss, injury, and even foot strike on the ground. Low iron can impair muscle function and limit our work capacity. Runners need up to 70% more iron than the average individual. Iron comes from a variety of foods, but sometimes is not absorbed well, which means a supplement could be a good idea just to be safe. Great food sources include red meat, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, prunes, and nuts. Females require more than double the amount that males do – so it is a good idea to check with a sports dietitian or consider a blood test every 6 months to ensure your iron status is within a healthy range.

CALCIUM: is especially important for growth, muscle and nerve contractions and the repair of bone tissue. A common overuse injury for runners are stress fractures, and the more you run, the higher the risk. A general rule of thumb to makes things easier: if its white, there’s calcium in there! There is calcium found in other fruits and vegetables, but the richest sources are those coloured white. Some great examples are: dairy products, white or baked beans, chickpeas, tofu, cashews, chia seeds, almonds, broccoli and spinach.

Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

All of us can benefit from eating more natural plant-based foods, however, distance runners who follow a vegetarian or vegan style of eating need to carefully structure their nutrition to best promote training adaptations and recover optimally for peak performance. If you have, or are considering adapting a vegetarian approach, it’s important to realise that your protein needs cannot be met simply by eating tofu occasionally or throwing some chick peas into the odd salad.

Fear not, it is absolutely possible to be an excelling vegetarian athlete. However, focusing on coupling the right foods at the right time remains vital. For example, low fat dairy and eggs are great exercise recovery options due to their high biological protein value. Plant based foods such as legumes, lentils, rice, cereals, and nuts contribute substantial amounts of protein to the overall diet as well as being wonderful carbohydrate sources. Some vegetarians and vegans in particular may need to consider supplements such as iron or B12, as these micronutrients are found mostly in animal products. Nonetheless, this is where your sports dietitian can be called upon to take away the guess work and ensure adequate daily intake.

About the Author

Milly Clark is a Tasmanian-born long-distance runner – she qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics (marathon) where she placed 18th. Milly is a qualified sports dietician and now works at Physiotas where she’s available for consultation (in person, or via Skype). You can also view the Physiotas Facebook page HERE.

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News, Resources

The benefits of running

Shelley

/ 11/08/2017

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The benefits of running

This online article in the Medical Learning Library of the Pacific Medical Training site explores some of the many benefits of running. It also contains a number of links to relevant articles/topics.

Check out the article HERE

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Training Programs

P2P pacing charts

john

/ 22/10/2016

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P2P pacing charts

Here are pacing charts for the Point to Pinnacle. Although these are tried and true – obviously they’re meant to act as guidelines.

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Resources

Track & Field

john

/ 21/09/2016

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Track & Field

Track & Field (‘athletics’ or also called ‘interclub’) is one of the opportunities available to Tasmanian runners throughout summer. Here we provide a brief overview to help get you started, but please see the websites below for more information. Note that TRR is a recreational running club, not a track and field club so TRR membership does not cover you for Track & Field events. Athletics Tasmania is the state-wide governing body for athletics in Tasmania, with three branches: South, North and North West.

What is Track & Field?

Track & Field events are held most Saturdays at locations in Hobart, Launceston and Penguin during October-March. Each week is a different program of events including throws, jumps and track running.

Who can join?

Any person over 10 years of age is welcome to attend. You don’t have to be elite to compete, anybody of any ability is welcome.

If you have never been registered before, you can compete for only $10 per day up to a maximum of two days. Simply fill out the trialling member form available at each of the 3 track locations.

Which club should I join?

You need to join a club to be able to compete. Originally people joined clubs based on location – but it doesn’t really matter. Once registered you are encouraged to wear club colours, and will be issued a bib number which you need to wear each week.

Tasmanian Masters Athletics
Northern Suburbs Athletic Club
Old Virgilians Association
Sandy Bay Harrier Club
Eastern Suburbs Athletic Club
University of Tasmania Athletics Club (do not need to be University student/staff)
Newstead Athletics
North Launceston Athletic Club
North West Athletic Club

Apart from allowing you to compete, once you are a member of a club you also have access to various coaches who can provide coaching on running or any of the other athletic events (throws and jumps etc.

Can anyone train on the track?

Yes but you need to pay a track fee to the local council:

Hobart (Domain Athletic Centre)
Launceston (St Leonards)

For more information:

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