The Barry Road Race - Saturday 13th June 2009 13:00

[Help-Ma-Boab]

The Bear is safe and will be presented to the 09 Barry Barry Run Champion Athlete. See attached for details if interested in this cultural event of the summer. All welcome. Last years winner said:

"I still remeber the pain from last year, but I couldn't devalue the competiton as Man U did the FA Cup, so I'll be there"

The bar has been raised again, and again, and again.........

Lasers set tae malky!

[Rowanofski]

This sounds quality - can't believe I didn't challenge it last year! As the reigning Rusper Run champion (a somewhat less impressive 328 feet according to Google), I'll be along to claim my crown shortly...

[Jamma]

What time is the start?

[EDmummy]

Time?

[lofty]

...as in the race starts at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm ????

[Brendan]

I realise people may get hung up on frivolous points like when it starts but I have a few serious queries I would like to put to the Chairman regarding the rules. Mr Chairman if I may ask;

If a contestant puts roller-skates on before the race but does so completely by accident, will they be disqualified? Even though they would be wearing performance enhancing shoes they would not be doing so with intent.

And what if during a tactical overtaking manoeuvre a contestant accidentally runs into the open doors of a No.12 bus and will roller-skates have any bearing on this?

[evelknievel]

I have it on good authority that HelpMaBoab is en route to God's country and unlikely to make it back online until Tuesday at soonest.

Start time for Barry Barry Run 1pm I believe.

To answer the other two questions Brendan, the only way 'roller-skates' are permitted is if you strap 2 No.12s to your feet. Likewise No.12s. Permitted only when strapped to feet.

[mockney piers]

All I need to know is how many guinneses is a compulsory brightener, and how many a post pub chaser?

...Mr chairman?

[mazza7103]

sounds like fun to me. hopefully i wont vomit at the finish line. :)-D

[Michael Palaeologus]

Ah yes, vomitting at the finish line, or shortly after the final pint and shot. A great tradition.

[Brendan]

Perhaps buckets should be made available at the clock house to protect that poor innocent hedge.

[jim_the_chin]

i note it's the queen's official birthday - anyone invited her?

[BQC]

how about doing the run in fancy dress?

[Michael Palaeologus]

The Queen, in fancy dress? Have a care Sir/Madam!

[louisiana]

What a bally good idea, chaps.

[????]

The only run I am going to do is 'running a book' for this...can I have the the full list please....The Queen 50000/1

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

What odds on The Greek?

[????]

The Greek is far too old school to beat his missus.......ooooer......51000/1

[Brendan]

You are talking about Mr Palaeologus here aren?t you?

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Just back from a training camp in Ireland......training going well and last years time is going to be beaten, not by much but surely beaten.

Starting Bell is 1pm however there will be some warm up drills taking place prior to this to enure there are no pulled muscles or similar during the run - 12pm start time for these in the Plough....

Warm down takes place in the Clockhouse as per last year and Barrel Walking should hopefully again be a feature of the event in Bar Story for those still capable.

Hopefully all the info you require is now avaialable. In terms of what to wear, very much up to yourself. Vetran runners may be sporting Rasta Vests again.......

Hopefully see you at the start line at 1pm on 13th June. (12.45pm for registration and vetting of selected beverages to check for conformity)

Ramming speed..................

[Floating Onion]

I'm working to a very strict training regime. I plan to be in tip top shape by the day.

Well at least for the pub & vomiting parts.

[????]

Spread for Floating Onion vomiting location on-route 500-700 yards, I'm a seller

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

I like an outsider. A monkey on the Greek to win and tuppence each way on the chestnut stallion.

[Floating Onion]

Bad choice, double your distance. I was done by that point (in more ways than one!).

[seanmlow]

For those unable to take part due to ill heath, pregnancy, gammy knees or sick notes from Mother, support teams are required to provide water, sponges, first aid, cigarettes, brandy and rescue transport.

>>> this sound absolutely hilarious! I love the idea of 'help points' down Barry Road with supporters handing out crafy Marlboro Lights and shots of gin! Brilliant!