Highlands Hashers: January 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Icicle ears

Friends don't let friends run with an icicle ear. They let them run with two icicle ears and then snap a photo of it. Then blog it. A fifteen miler in 15 degree weather around the valley. Drank Stovepipe Porter by Otter Creek Brewery (VT).

Trio

Well, Brian joined us two weeks in a row, so I'm posting this pic to prove it. Taken Thursday, January 21. Drank Saranac Black Forest.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Episode 29 - Sean's Shoes

We were joined by Sean Gavor for an easy 12 miler around town. Sean has adopted the whole minimalist approach to running and here demonstrates his Feelmax 2mm thick barely there wonder slippers. It was about 30 degrees farenheit. We discussed our annual goals and ambitions, some too audacious for publication. We drank Sam Adam's Winter Lager.

Friday, January 15, 2010

1st Thursday Night Club Run

5 Miles easy. Friends don't let friends run in the dark, in unfamiliar territory, and into steel pipe gates. Dave is still limping along afterward. Hopefully run #280 on Friday will be okay. Wait till you see what we do to our new inductees. That's you Englishman! and Perry!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Weekly Runs

The Highlands Hashers are now starting weekly runs every Thursday night at 7pm from 400 Morris Ave of 4-6 miles. We urge everyone interested to come on out and run with us and join us for a beer or two afterwards! We are also doing long runs on the weekends, just check our calendar for details...So please come and join us, we don't bite ! we just have fun !

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Sunday, January 3, 2010

One of "Those" training runs

3 p.m., about 7 degrees with the wind chill factored in. Ran 8 miles with Gene. Ugh. Could it be too cold for a beer?

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Episode 28 - 2010 Hangover Run

Gene was busy still having a good time while Dave ran to a 1st place finish in the 35-39 age group. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

This week we drank Winter Welcome Ale

Friday, January 1, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)

If you got this far we know you have an interest. These are answers to some of the frequent e-mail inquiries received:

1. What do I have to do to join the Highlands Hashers?

Just show up. 99% of life is just showing up.

2. Is there any money involved? There are no club fees at this time. At most, you might purchase a membership in USATF and spend some money at a local pub. We do group orders for singlets/t-shirts/sweatshirts. That's pretty much it.

3. Do I have to run fast?
No. We have members at various fitness levels. On Thursday evenings we try to stick together at around 8:30 pace or sometimes break into two groups. One fast. One less fast and more talkative. For those not up to 5 miles we do offer 3 miles and 4.5 loops that start and finish at the same location.

4. Do I have to hash? No. It is fun though.

5. Do I have to drink beer? No. We respect everyone's personal decisions regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Our Daily Progress Reports

If anyone starts a public running log and/or tweets their workouts please send the link to Dave. We will use this page as a means to encourage (and sometimes mock)each other.

Completed Events 2010

This page is the placeholder for completed events in 2010. Any member who completes a race should e-mail the result link to Dave. Gene was supposed to do this, but he's selling beefsteak tickets.