On this day, October 19, 1977, a magnificent metal bird with a pointy, droopy nose did something truly audacious. The Concorde made the transatlantic journey from France to New York City, once a plodding affair, in 3.5 hours—less time than it takes to assemble IKEA furniture or decide what to watch on Netflix.
And how do we, the modern-day champions of questionable life choices, honor this feat of breathtaking speed and engineering? We lace up our running shoes, of course.
We may not be traveling at Mach 2, but we chase our own ludicrous speeds. We are the Concordes of the cul-de-sac, the supersonic sprinters of the sidewalk. Our “sonic boom” is the heavy, rhythmic gasping we produce while trying to conquer a slight incline. Our “transatlantic journey” is the 5K we swore we’d train for, and our “graceful landing” is the glorious, wheezing collapse onto a bar stool. The Concorde required thousands of gallons of specialized jet fuel. Our needs are simpler, yet no less crucial: about 16 ounces of beer to restore our electrolytes and our questionable judgment.
Hash Cash:
30 RMB (run, beer, circle)
75 RMB (run, beer, circle, dinner) NOTE: No refunds after the last beer stop.
Your Hares:
Spuds
Texas Blow ‘Ho
Japanese Porn Squeak
Trail:
A- A. Bags can be dropped at the restaurant.
Note: circle is at or very near the restaurant (less than 100m)
Dress Code and Haberdashery:
Please wear hash gear – if you haven’t got any, GET SOME. We can supply t-shirts, shorts, trackpants, beanies, hoodies, socks and various sundry items.
If you have received a hash mug as a run reward, bring it – that’s why you’ve got it. We don’t want to screw up the environment with plastic and cardboard cups.
Hairy Hashers: Trail and restaurant are NOT dog-friendly.
When:
Sunday, October 19th.
Meet up – 1:30 pm
Start – 2:00 pm
On- after: Our hash bar, Paddy O’Shea’s of course.
D’erections to meet up spot:
1.Agricultural Exhibition Center, Exit A.农业展览馆, 出口 A. Walk 1.3 km north to Nongzhangguan North Road农展馆北路. Turn right and walk 1.2 km,
- Zaoying, Exit A. 枣营, 出口 Walk 1.2 km west on Nongzhangguan North Road 农展馆北路.
Address:
川湘小馆(麦子店)
朝阳区麦子店街8号东侧
Sichuan-Xiang Bistro (Maizidian)
East side of No. 8 Maizidian Street, Chaoyang District
