Eh? You drunk bro? Or nah?
So, on this list of bright dumb
ideas I ever idea’d was one that I didn’t idea at all. It was actually a post
from a friend. One of the many running converts #ImChangingLives. My
friend welcomed me to town to run. But not just run. You gotta “tap” too.
Yes friends, the TapNRun happened. Totally happened. So
how does it work? Simple. There are 4 tabs on your race bib. At each station throughout
the course, you give the volunteer your tab,
A lovely day in Nashville hanging
out on 2nd Avenue. We stopped in to BB Kings (awww,
good times there #memories) to pick up our race bibs, swag, and ID
bracelets for the beer chug check stations. That took all of what, 5
minutes, so we literally had time to spare. After a riveting 10th place finish in
laser tag (10
of 29, #darkknight #dontcomeformebro) we spun our wheels a bit to
figure out our next move. Drinking. Running. Beers. Bars all about us…
Welp. Might as well have
drinks before the race. I mean, it was technically like conditioning, right?
Right.
START: Hand
first tab to volunteer. Grab beer. Chug. Oh wait. Ion even like beer like that
though. What am I doing here? O_o #CHUG
Start – 1K: Are
you kidding me? A freaking bridge? An incline in a race where you have to
drink? #WellPlayedNashville
1K – 2K:
Awwww Snap! LP Field. Wait, there’s a professional football team in Nashville? #shade
#GoTitans #CHUG
2K – 3K:
Another damn bridge bro? That’s just wrong. How long is a “k” anyway? #startsadvancedmentalcalculus
#SIP
3K – 4K: Wait.
It’s over already?
FINISH: Why am I
still drinking this beer? The race is over… #yummy
We hung out to watch the
contests. Best team name. Shortest shorts #LookAway.
Loudest belch. Biggest team. Best costume. And for all my word nerds out there,
the Drunken Spelling Bee!
What’s the verdict? Drinking
and running isn’t the worst idea I’ve ever not idea’d. But that first “k”
of the race tho? My chest was on fire! I know I was breathing, because I’m
still alive today, but the drink and run struggle was realized in that first
part of a mile. I mean, I could have done without those inclines, and even that
heat. Yo, Nashville? You could have turned down the temperature like 10° at
least.
But, if you have decided to do
something crazy like, I don’t know, run 14 races in 2014, then this is probably
a good idea! A great time. And lest we not forget the MEDAL! Yes folks! This
race comes equipped with a medal that doubles as what? A bottle opener! #Yasssss
A man running in a diaper
stopped to take pictures with kids on their way to prom. There was a swarm of
bumble bees in our wave attacking the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I briskly
jogged by 2 red solo cups. And OMG, I
almost tackled these boxes of wine, drinking their beers, at the race after party
#lush. I met a lovely woman in a red onesie with amazing 5 o’clock shadow…and I
could have sworn I saw Miley Cyrus.
I am so glad my friend invited
me to do this race. This has not stopped being fun! Not at all. I am so
thankful for the joy, the wonder, the excitement, and the unknown ahead of me,
on my quest for 14 medals.
And beer. I'm actually, kinda thankful for beer. #GoFigure
1 kilometer is 0.621 miles.
Today’s Race: 4K, Tap’N’Run
Nashville, Nashville TN
Medaled Miles to date: 32.67 miles
Total Raced Miles to date: 35.77miles
8
Medals To Go ǁ 43%
Complete
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