Austinist: We'll Keep it Weirder Next Year. Promise.

hoots

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 16:29:46 -0600

See, i took a completely different approach to this "race." We made our own stop at Trophy's, where they handed me a full pint glass of ice cold water the moment I sidled up to the bar, and then the tastiest, coldest Lone Star I have ever had. It took us an hour and a half to make those 3 miles.

Madison Craig

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 14:02:37 -0600

That's funny, dude. I laughed. My Vienamese roommate and her mom paused from learning french to look at me funny. Great, they think I'm crazy.

truecraig

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 13:19:58 -0600

Those photos are fantastic. I don't see enough sweat though. It almost looks like a nice, California evening. It wasn't. It was Death Valley HOTTTTTTTTT. Those are great photos!

monica

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:19:06 -0600

Wow, great post - I had a nearly identical experience at the kaw 5k. I ran (suffered) the whole 3.1 miles, which I consider one of the dumber things I've ever put myself through (I was one of those people trying to run and drink water at the same time - in the end, I poured most of the free water over my head). and yet, it was really fun... even the poo bars. here are some flickr photos from the event, showcasing some of the "weird" costumes (my favorite is the Devo dad).. http://flickr.com/photos/activitystory/tags/5k/

truecraig

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 10:28:46 -0600

I was just considering doing a post of some sort on the Austin Hashers... supposed to be crazy fun. And tiring. But there's beer at the end of the chase, so it's badass.

jgreek

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:32:09 -0600

Brilliant - absolutely hilarious read, truecraig. I'm now going to go look for your other writings, and we'll see you at next year's run. One other thing: http://www.austinh3.org/