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Do any of you lot partake in Hash House Harriers runs?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hash_House_Harriers

"Members sometimes describe their group as "a drinking club with a running problem", indicating that the social element of an event is as important, if not more so, than any athleticism involved. Beer remains an integral part of a hash. However, the balance between running and drinking differs between chapters, with some groups placing more focus on socializing and others on running. "

"At a hash, one or more members ("hares") lay a trail, which is then followed by the remainder of the group (the "pack" or "hounds"). Paper, flour, or chalk are usually used to mark the trail. The trail periodically ends at a "check". The pack must find where it begins again; often, the trail includes false trails, short cuts, dead ends, "check backs," and splits. These features are designed to keep the pack together despite differences in fitness level or running or walking speed, as front-runners are forced to slow down to find the "true" trail, allowing stragglers to catch up. "

Sounds crazy enough for a few of my fellow runners in here. Sadly we don't really plan our days ahead so I've never made it to a run/hash. Since there are "clubs" all around the world.

I nearly think we got a virtual club here, so what should we call ourselves?

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