Boards.ie inaugural Beer Mile 14/6

drquirky

Ok folks. I've decided I'm gonna try and kick this off/ organise it. I'm gonna do some leg work on a venue but was thinking of choosing June 14th as the date. Its a Friday night, close to the longest day of the year so we can hold it at 8-9pm and still have some sunlight. I'm gonna need a bit of help w/ the venue. It'll be up Dublin way but TBH I think we kinda need to do it guerilla style as pretty sure no one would give us actual permission to do this in the "health and safety" age we live in. Any ideas on venue much appreciated.

I am volunteering though to do the registration, put the timing in place and get the results- obviously could use a couple volunteers to help with this.

Now to gauge interest- who's in?

Peckham

Was thinking about this. How about Trinity? They should have their grass track marked out, everyone drinks on the grass anyway, and it's relatively quiet on a Friday.

blockic

I'd be well on for it. Although I know well it is only going to end in disaster for me!

pconn062

+1 add me in, would love to give it a bash! I work in Dublin on a Friday evening so would suit (after 7 please! ).

RacoonQueen

Tallaght track - knacker drinking is probably what goes on there on Friday evenings at 9pm anyway.

eliwallach

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Tallaght track - knacker drinking is probably what goes on there on Friday evenings at 9pm anyway.

Count me in for the knacker drinking

ThisRegard

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Tallaght track - knacker drinking is probably what goes on there on Friday evenings at 9pm anyway.

As an exiled Tallafornian I'm highly offended by that slur.

Kanacker drinking is the reserve of soccer fans, and hence only goes on in the football pitches.

Steroo

Defo up for that.

drquirky

Good stuff-

Cheers Peckham for the Trinity suggestion- that sounds really good- and central as well. I've been thinking about this and I think the best thing to do would be to have registration/ meet in a pub close to the venue before and all head over as one- firing up the race as soon as we get there (thats pretty much what we used to do in college anyways)- idea is to spend very short amount of time at the actual track so campus security/ rent a cops/ actual guards/ council staff have very little time to react. Trinity could be good for this as plenty of pubs nearby- was thinking of reserving space in a pub for after for the award/ post race pints

BeepBeep67

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Tallaght track - knacker drinking is probably what goes on there on Friday evenings at 9pm anyway.

The Cider Mile!

blockic

Will there be a training plan done up for this? How many nights a week do I have to be hitting the pub in the lead up? :pac:

RacoonQueen

blockic wrote: »

Will there be a training plan done up for this? How many nights a week do I have to be hitting the pub in the lead up? :pac:

Meno will be along shortly with a training plan.

A0

Sounds amazing! Might be as successful as Parkruns Will there be a website for registration, updates, results, etc?

Killerz

Totally would be up for this if its somewhere central - Trinners sounds ideal. No idea how I would perform, but sounds awesome. I must start testing a few different beers as preparation. Tonight: Peroni

RacoonQueen

Killerz wrote: »

Totally would be up for this if its somewhere central - Trinners sounds ideal. No idea how I would perform, but sounds awesome. I must start testing a few different beers as preparation. Tonight: Peroni

If you drink that at the beer mile you'll make poor Krusty cry

Killerz

RacoonQueen wrote: »

If you drink that at the beer mile you'll make poor Krusty cry

Anything to weaken Krusty.... :P

rainbow kirby

RacoonQueen wrote: »

If you drink that at the beer mile you'll make poor Krusty cry

It's a fine balance between **** beer and not being passed out before the finish due to using a Belgian rocket fuel beer for it :pac:

TRR

Trinity is a good suggestion but I can't see them allow it happen. As you said I reckon campus security will be over in a flash (may be wrong). I mentioned it to tallaght club captain at Christmas and he thought it was a great idea but that could have been the Christmas sherry talking

How about the cinder track in Lucan? Should be nobody around and is off the main road so no one would see us. Major draw back is there is no pub in stumbling distance.

Brianderunner

Peckham wrote: »

Was thinking about this. How about Trinity? They should have their grass track marked out, everyone drinks on the grass anyway, and it's relatively quiet on a Friday.

All the exams would mostly be over by then too. Hold it a week before and you would have hundreds out drinking sitting on the track itself outside the Pav.

Tis a good 5 mins walk from campus security at the front square to the cricket pitch there so you'd be ok for a couple of laps at least

Maybe you need someone to create a diversion elsewhere on campus. Any takers? :P

christeb

as the Pav kids drink outside the pub, and runners often training on the track there, surely the Pav is the ideal location?

Maybe theboyblunder can advise if this would fly. If it does then I'm in!

Krusty_Clown

Similar to TRRs suggestion, the cinder track in Kilbogget would be ideal. No club-house or barriers to prevent access, and it would not be unusual to find people skulling drinks in the area (nobody would bat an eyelid). Bus-stops nearby and less than a 10 minute walk to the Horse and Hound pub. Kilbogget is alongside the N11, near Cabinteely (here).

nerraw1111

Was going to suggest kilbogget too.

Trinners would work too. Can't see campus security seeing a problem let alone stopping it.

That said, having enjoyed cans of beer al freso there, it does get busy with the likes of frisbees etc so you may not get 4 clear maps.

TRR

christeb wrote: »

as the Pav kids drink outside the pub, and runners often training on the track there, surely the Pav is the ideal location?

Maybe theboyblunder can advise if this would fly. If it does then I'm in!

The problem with the pav apart from security is sometimes the grounds staff close off the pitch as well. It would definitely be my first choice but I'd just be worried that the "event" would be cut short. Now I'm not worried about myself as I should only need 5 minutes :pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

I like KCs suggestion above

digger2d2

nerraw1111 wrote: »

Was going to suggest kilbogget too.

Trinners would work too. Can't see campus security seeing a problem let alone stopping it.

That said, having enjoyed cans of beer al freso there, it does get busy with the likes of frisbees etc so you may not get 4 clear maps.

Jaysus, have you started your training already

drquirky

I can see both places as good choices. IMO trinners has a lot going for it in that all public transport (essential for this event) options are right there so would be perhaps the easiest for everyone to get to/ away from. I also think if we rock down as a group, have people toe the line and set off right away- we're talking about 20 mins max exposure, I wouldn't be too worried about security. It might just take them that long to figure out what the hell is going on.

On the other hand- I do like the fact that Krusty's spot would allow for warm ups, strides etc... I think a close, decent pub is essential for afters and could be a good way to get in boards a/r/t postponed x-mas drinks

Maybe the way to decide this is through a poll? Might add one at the top

drquirky

btw still open to suggestions and will add to poll as we go

TRR

drquirky wrote: »

Maybe the way to decide this is through a poll? Might add one at the top

I'm easy either way. As usual if you are going to vote in the poll make sure you plan on doing the event. Lots of people like the idea of doing something like this, throw their oar in and then don't turn up. If you vote you better turn up

pconn062

I'm not from Dublin but I do work there on a Friday evening, how far from Dublin City centre is Kilbogget? I will have to stay in a friends house that night as I will be driving to Dublin so will have to leave the car at his and bus it out or something, just want to figure out travel times back to the Drumcondra area before I vote.

Krusty_Clown

pconn062 wrote: »

I'm not from Dublin but I do work there on a Friday evening, how far from Dublin City centre is Kilbogget? I will have to stay in a friends house that night as I will be driving to Dublin so will have to leave the car at his and bus it out or something, just want to figure out travel times back to the Drumcondra area before I vote.

It's about 25 mins out from town on the bus (145 bus is every 10 mins (15 mins on a weekend)). The bus service runs from Heuston too, if any of our country brethren fancy a pop.

spurscormac

Can't make it to Dublin, but if this is all recorded correctly and someone can beat Pisco Sour's time, there's an Irish record up for grabs.
Pisco - if the video evidence is there for you, you could claim an Irish record, doesn't appear to be any listed on beermile.com !!

Krusty_Clown

spurscormac wrote: »

Pisco - if the video evidence is there for you, you could claim an Irish record, doesn't appear to be any listed on beermile.com !!

Could we get Anto out to Kilbogget to certify the course? Naturally he'd have to certify it while pi$$ed.

pconn062

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

It's about 25 mins out from town on the bus (145 bus is every 10 mins (15 mins on a weekend)). The bus service runs from Heuston too, if any of our country brethren fancy a pop.

Us humble country folk aren't familiar with the big shmoke so we need to plan these things well in advance!

menoscemo

It's unlikely that I will be doing Portumna marathon now so I am in :pac:
I have plenty of drinking practise but no speed drinking done for years, so i am not sure how the stomach will react....what's the story with beers, 330ml cans or bottles is it?

I would prefer trinity but not sure if Kilgobbet mightn't be the safer option, usure how to vote on venue for that reason.

Krusty_Clown

menoscemo wrote: »

I would prefer trinity but not sure if Kilgobbet mightn't be the safer option, usure how to vote on venue for that reason.

25 people walking around Trinity in tracksuits with bags of cans in hand = Suspicious.
25 people walking around Kilbogget in tracksuits with bags of cans in hand = Inconspicuous.

average_runner

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

25 people walking around Trinity in tracksuits with bags of cans in hand = Suspicious.
25 people walking around Kilbogget in tracksuits with bags of cans in hand = Inconspicuous.

Where is Kilbogget?

Krusty_Clown

average_runner wrote: »

Where is Kilbogget?

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Similar to TRRs suggestion, the cinder track in Kilbogget would be ideal. No club-house or barriers to prevent access, and it would not be unusual to find people skulling drinks in the area (nobody would bat an eyelid). Bus-stops nearby and less than a 10 minute walk to the Horse and Hound pub. Kilbogget is alongside the N11, near Cabinteely (here).

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Wile E. Coyote

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

It's about 25 mins out from town on the bus (145 bus is every 10 mins (15 mins on a weekend)). The bus service runs from Heuston too, if any of our country brethren fancy a pop.

You also have the Luas from Stephens Green to Cherrywood which is only a 10minute walk away.

TRR

menoscemo wrote: »

I would prefer trinity but not sure if Kilgobbet mightn't be the safer option, usure how to vote on venue for that reason.

+1 would prefer Trinners but being realistic I don't need the additional stress associated with security etc, need to focus all my energy on the mile

menoscemo

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

25 people walking around Trinity in tracksuits with bags of cans in hand = Suspicious.
25 people walking around Kilbogget in tracksuits with bags of cans in hand = Inconspicuous.

That's me convinced. Kilbogget it is.

pconn062

Kilbogget is fine for me too, would be handy if a few people are travelling from the city centre to maybe meet up and travel together (yes, I am incredibly green when it comes to using public transport in Dublin, was only on a Dublin bus once in my life! :P).

RayCun

pconn062 wrote: »

Kilbogget is fine for me too, would be handy if a few people are travelling from the city centre to maybe meet up and travel together (yes, I am incredibly green when it comes to using public transport in Dublin, was only on a Dublin bus once in my life! :P).

I think someone will have to meet him under Clery's clock

pconn062

RayCun wrote: »

I think someone will have to meet him under Clery's clock

Will be like the culchies coming up to Dublin for d'Christmas shopping on the 8th of December! :pac:

BTH

I think the nearby Luas seals the deal for Kilbogget. Trinity on a Friday evening will be mental, especially if the sun comes out.

I'm flying out the following morning for my wedding :eek: so I'll need to build some serious brownie points beforehand to take part, but I'd love to give it a go.

Krusty_Clown

BTH wrote: »

I think the nearby Luas seals the deal for Kilbogget. Trinity on a Friday evening will be mental, especially if the sun comes out.

I'm flying out the following morning for my wedding :eek: so I'll need to build some serious brownie points beforehand to take part, but I'd love to give it a go.

In the event that it takes place in Kilbogget, I'm happy to meet people off the LUAS and escort them to the beer stadium. It's a mile away, so an easy warm-up jog (that should see the beer nice and foamed up ).

TRR

I love running and I love a few beers but I fear when I combine these two loves all hell is going to break loose I reckon I'm going to be crap at this but am not willing to put the training in that pisco sour did for his recent attempt. I've put the date regardless of location into my diary anyway

Pisco Sour

spurscormac wrote: »

Pisco - if the video evidence is there for you, you could claim an Irish record, doesn't appear to be any listed on beermile.com !!

I wish! Was well beaten by a fellow countryman on Saturday!

Pisco Sour

Please let there be video evidence of this btw. Sounds great.

ecoli

Pisco Sour wrote: »

I wish! Was well beaten by a fellow countryman on Saturday!

The question is do we still classify him for BR (Boards record) purposes

Pisco Sour

ecoli wrote: »

The question is do we still classify him for BR (Boards record) purposes

You got the wrong Irishman there.

Van.Bosch

Cans need to be 355Ml minimum as per the rules, obviously based off American sizes (12oz). Do we bend rules and use our standard 330's? I think the new bottles of Corona are now 355 but bottles would be slower. ?

spurscormac

I actually think bottles might give a steadier flow that you can consume at a good pace without problems. I think there could be some research into the perfect beer for this - less gas and easiest to consume quickly.