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Boards Beer Mile 2015, June 13th
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Pacing Mule wrote: »What's the story with getting back to town afterwards. Luas mentioned as being more reliable than the 145 but is the Luas close enough to the track ? Would have thought it was quite a distance away.
Wouldn't think public transport would be a good option for you in your mankini
The 145 bus is handy enough, albeit not very frequent. Not sure how far the nearest Luas stop is away, but I'd imagine the bus is definitely more convenient.0 -
Wouldn't think public transport would be a good option for you in your mankini
The 145 bus is handy enough, albeit not very frequent. Not sure how far the nearest Luas stop is away, but I'd imagine the bus is definitely more convenient.
I do hills in winter right by the cinder track in Kilbogget and occasionally get the LUAS out. It's not near the track at all. It's about a 20 min walk. I tend to jog it as a warm up on the way, but not really an option after a beer mile.0 -
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Pacing Mule wrote: »What's the story with getting back to town afterwards. Luas mentioned as being more reliable than the 145 but is the Luas close enough to the track ? Would have thought it was quite a distance away.
10/15 minute walk I'd say?
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You're making big assumptions about the very secret location of the beer mile stadium there.... But yeah, we walked that way for the first beer mile, and laden down with bottles, it took us around 10 minutes (maybe 20 minutes for a sprinter).DogSlySmile wrote: »10/15 minute walk I'd say?
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good job I looked at the date again, coulda sworn this was on Friday
I hope to make it there, but in a documentary role. How far from the Dart is this place ? and What Dart is the shortest walk ? Killiney looks like the closest station as the crow flies...0 -
Krusty_Clown wrote: »You're making big assumptions about the very secret location of the beer mile stadium there.... But yeah, we walked that way for the first beer mile, and laden down with bottles, it took us around 10 minutes (maybe 20 minutes for a sprinter).
Is that the very secret location publically posted with map directions in the OP ?
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Yes, but it's not mentioned until the third sentence. That's called subterfuge.Pacing Mule wrote: »Is that the very secret location publically posted with map directions in the OP ?0 -
good job I looked at the date again, coulda sworn this was on Friday
I hope to make it there, but in a documentary role. How far from the Dart is this place ? and What Dart is the shortest walk ? Killiney looks like the closest station as the crow flies...
Yeah the Killiney stop is probably closest but still a good 20 minute walk away.
Does the 7 bus goes near your Gaff? It goes right by the track (jump off at Churchview Rd at the Tesco).
P.S. Race video is mandatory for official purposes, in case any records get broken.0 -
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Krusty_Clown wrote: »You're making big assumptions about the very secret location of the beer mile stadium there.... But yeah, we walked that way for the first beer mile, and laden down with bottles, it took us around 10 minutes (maybe 20 minutes for a sprinter).
Hahaha, this sprinter will still end up beating about 70% of the distance runners in this event!
On a side note, never knew of that short cut from Cherrywood LUAS!0 -
Right folks - as most of you will know we ran a fundraiser on the forum here back in March. At the time I optimistically stupidly stated that if we raised over €1000 I would wear a fancy dress costume of the forums choice at the beer mile. We ended up raising a staggering €1420 so I am at the mercy of the forum and also eternally grateful to you guys.
For some reason certain people have been fixated on the mankini suggestion but this was indeed just a suggestion on my part - it's not any great desire of mine.
Some people have also expressed a very active dislike for the idea too and frankly I don't blame them at all. I wouldn't want to see me leg it around in a mankini either 
Is there any decent suggestions from the forum that can be practically implemented / sourced by next weekend ?0 -
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Pacing Mule wrote: »Right folks - as most of you will know we ran a fundraiser on the forum here back in March. At the time I optimistically stupidly stated that if we raised over €1000 I would wear a fancy dress costume of the forums choice at the beer mile. We ended up raising a staggering €1420 so I am at the mercy of the forum and also eternally grateful to you guys.
For some reason certain people have been fixated on the mankini suggestion but this was indeed just a suggestion on my part - it's not any great desire of mine. Some people have also expressed a very active dislike for the idea too and frankly I don't blame them at all. I wouldn't want to see me leg it around in a mankini either
Is there any decent suggestions from the forum that can be practically implemented / sourced by next weekend ?
A highly regarded beer miler in Melbourne dressed up as a giant can of VB (Victoria Bitter) on one occasion. It certain fits the theme of the event.0 -
Chivito550 wrote: »A highly regarded beer miler in Melbourne dressed up as a giant can of VB (Victoria Bitter) on one occasion. It certain fits the theme of the event.
Would this do?
http://www.thecostumeshop.ie/?gclid=CjwKEAjwkcWrBRDg5u6SuPS11C0SJAChLLAHSkNAy3LH_aLK6hRT7r_1qLPEUDMAThN7jeNkBsG4fxoCYQ3w_wcB#/product/10465
They're Irish too so he could collect 0 -
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KielyUnusual wrote: »I'd like to see you speed walk the mile
Haha. Bryan Cranston in Malcolm in the Middle. His line when the other speed-walker was videoed cheating on his technique was the equal of anything from Breaking Bad.
"Why you're nothing but a common jogger!"0 -
Hannibal Smith wrote: »Would this do?
http://www.thecostumeshop.ie/?gclid=CjwKEAjwkcWrBRDg5u6SuPS11C0SJAChLLAHSkNAy3LH_aLK6hRT7r_1qLPEUDMAThN7jeNkBsG4fxoCYQ3w_wcB#/product/10465
They're Irish too so he could collect
No no no... The princess one is much better :-)0 -
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