What up, playas? Beachy keen, I hope. I’ve been bad about the blog recently. Just so flippin busy all the time. But here’s what’s been goin down…
I’ve been running, natch.
I drew a line for you, oh what a thing to do, and it was all yellow. Yes, it’s nike+, add me: piratebobcat
I’m still in pre-training mode for Chicago Marathon, so that just means trying to keep the mileage at a decent number to try and stay fit and healthy.
And you know that thing runners do when they finish a run and look at their gps and realize they’re a little short of the next mile and so they run circles around the block until it clicks over? Yeah, well the other day I was a qtr mile short and so I ran laps around a giant fountain. The people eating nearby thought I was nuts.
Me and my fountain training partner. Yes, it’s instagram, add me: piratebobcat
And if you’re familiar with me, then you know how I love me some tacos. Well get this – a new Torchy’s opened up near one of my go to running spots. So the little group I was with had to go there post-run…natch!
I make bunny ears look good. Yes, it’s snapchat, add me: piratebobcat
And here’s some exciting news: I’ve signed up for a couple races!!! And the best part, both of them are free! One is a 10k that I’ll post about another time. But the other is this week – the annual TNSR Beer Mile!
The happy group last year pre-race.
I think this is the 3rd or 4th year for this unofficial race. But it’s raised a few eyebrows as it’s gone on. And this year it will raise a few more because TNSR will be providing MichUltra, race bibs, etc. Getting closer to official!
If you’ve never done a beer mile – here’s what happens.
1-Drink a beer
2-Sprint a quarter mile
3-Repeat until you reach 4 beers/1 mile total.
I’ve done the TNSR beer mile twice. It’s a VERY tough thing to try to do. Last year I felt like death during the race – it was awful.
Sloshing to the finish. I think my face/posture sums it up.
The first time I did it, I came in 2nd place overall. I felt much better during that race. The difference – I was able to burp out all the carbonation along the way. I really really hope this year’s experience is more like that one. Please, pray for burps for me!!
A trophy, yay!
Come back soon for the race recap!!!
Until then, I’m proud to be giving out a few more blogger shout outs to the latest dope individuals who contributed to my Chicago Marathon Charity Fundraiser. Thanks so much to: Running Wild, Run to Race, & Darlin’ Rae I promise I’ll get on your thank you pics/videos soon!
I’m overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity. I really am. Thanks so much! If anyone else wants to donate, you can do so HERE.
How bout you? Ever run a beer mile? Ever run circles to make the next mile click over? Will you pray for burps?
-Scott
Piratebobcat 
LOL, I love the fountain pic. And I SOOOO do this btw….
Also, just posted a recipe for tostadas…check it out, I think it would be right up your alley with your taco passion!!! Have a great week!
Haha, thanks! Mmmmmm…tostadas…I will check it out now! Hope your week is great too!
hehe, Thanks!
I’ve never run a beer mile. It does sound really hard. I’ll be wishing you many belches. I still train more by time so I don’t care about distance, but I’d still be running in circles if it meant meeting a time. Kobi actually laid down on the trail yesterday and waited for me as she wanted no part in running the same trail twice (for 2 minutes).
I totally run in circles so I can hit even numbers. A little OCD.
Ugh, the beer mile. I think I prefer my beer AFTER run, not during. 🙂
Haha, what really drives me nuts is knowing that my gps is always a little short – so I’m running circles when I shouldn’t need to.
And you’re smart to drink your beers post-run!!!!
Oh, I’m one of those runners that goes up and down my street just to finish off the last km.
Honestly, I’d probably be no good after two beers – heck even one then running! I’d need to do some beer training/drinking even just to enter that race! Have fun and my fingers are crossed for your burps, ha ha.
Hahaha, I’m the same – I bet our neighbors think we’re crazy.
The beer mile is no joke – it would be smart to train for it. And thank you for the crossed fingers!!!!!
I do what I call spaghetti runs…where you run up and down a street, or around in circles just to get additional mileage. I’ve never run around a fountain, but have run around several parking lots.
Haha, spaghetti runs – I’ll have to remember that. Oh, I’ve run around several parking lots too…so frustrating. I wish I could be one of those people who just stop at the end of a run.
I have never run a beer mile. I’m pretty sure I would puke, I wouldn’t do well with the carbonation! Best of luck to you 🙂
Carbonation is the worst part of the beer mile. Luckily I didn’t puke – but others did for sure! Thank you!
Yes, I have ran around my block a few times to make the extra distance. 🙂
You make the beer mile sound so appealing. #reallynotreally 😉
Nope. Never ran one.
I’m with you on the block circling!
Sorry to scare you off of the beer mile – just being honest – it is a lot of fun, but it does hurt (kind of like most races). 🙂
Oh you didn’t scare me off. I don’t scare that easily. I just like the thought better of sitting on a sunny patio drinking a beer after I have run. 🙂
Haha, I like the way you think!
Our Father, who burped in heaven….
Good Luck Friend. 🙂
your kingbelch come, your race be done, on earth as it is in heaven
Thanks buddy!!! 😉
Reblogged this on Running Wild and commented:
This blogger from Texas is raising money for charity to run the Chicago Marathon. I donated to his cause why? Because us running bloggers help each other out. With any luck we’ll be able to run a mile or two together in Chicago this Fall. Check out his blog, as more than often he has some pretty cool stuff to talk about and he’s a funny guy, to boot! Keep raising money Scott!
Thanks so much for the shout-out, homey!!! I’m trying to get caught up from the Mothers Day weekend, but I owe you a donation and a re-blog! You totally rule – can’t wait to meet up in Chi-town – I’ll try not to slow you down!
Try not to slow me down? I think you’ll be pulling me along. Us bloggers need to try to meet up on the way into the corrals on race morning, for sure. I can’t wait to run Chicago again. You are going to absolutely love it.
Cannot wait! We’ll have to exchange numbers beforehand to plan a meet up!
Thanks again bud!!!!!! You are, as they say, the man! Like I said, just now getting caught up, but I owe you!!!
I really do want to run a beer mile, but I feel like I’d probably hurl, and I’m not a fan of public hurling.
You never know until you try – if you really want to, you should! You could always do it solo first as a practice run.
I think I’d have to bring a designated driver, haha!
Oh yes, definitely!!!
I want to do a beer mile! That sounds so fun!! Loving all of your yellow!
You should totally do one!!! It is fun, but it does hurt (kinda like any other race). Yellow for spring!
I could never do a beer mile (beer and I don’t get along so well)! I’m more a fan of wine but somehow I don’t think the idea of chugging wine seems feasible either… oh well, I think I’ll just stick to post race celebrations!!! Those are much safer.
I would definitely run circles around a fountain – everyone else was just jealous of your lightning speed! I’ve run up and down a block a few times in order to complete the last bit of a mile 🙂
The guy in charge said we could drink whatever we want – but no, the idea of chugging 48 oz of wine does not sound like a good idea! 😉 Yes, post race celebrations are a better idea, I’m sure!
Ha, well the fountain was actually pretty cool – it was doing a Bellagio style water show set to music. I’m beginning to think we’re not alone in the block circling phenomenon.
I can just see you running around the fountain… priceless… hehe
Haha, what’s funny is it was right next to a bunch of restaurants with people sitting on the patio. Oh well, luckily I don’t embarrass easily!
Lol I always run in circles if I set out for a specific distance on that run. One time during a runch, I was 0.15 miles short so I ran in circles in the parking lot- definitely looked cray cray
Haha, I hope your co-workers could see you in the parking lot. One time I was going on a runch and was doing my weird looking dynamic warm up moves in the parking lot. I didn’t realize co-workers were watching me, until they asked me later what the heck I was doing. Haha!
Never done a beer mile, sounds interesting. I have done circles, usually in a parking lot somewhere or out in front of my house…back and forth…back and forth…..
oh, and I’m praying!
Haha, well maybe you can do a beer mile as you run circles in the parking lot? Would make it more interesting I bet! Thanks for your prayers, it worked!
Haha, I’m praying for your burps!
Thanks so much – the prayers worked!
I always like to be a little over on my mileage (classic overachiever!). If I plan 6 miles you can bet I’m actually going to run 10K! If you can a run sub 4.57 beer mile you can take the record – http://www.beermile.com/records.
Ha, good for you! Funny story – I was recently running circles in a parking lot – man asked why – I told him I was almost to 13 miles – he then said I might as well run 13.1 and make it a half – grrrrr, well now I had to!
I’m totally gunning for that beer mile record!