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No, not the upcoming mega-tour to Koh Samui, but this week’s run… [26th Jan]  we’re off to the far flung pastures of Tsuen Wan West.  Not that it’s actually very far as the crow flies, but the crow (and ET) don’t have to rely on public transport, which it turns out isn’t optimal for those not living close to, well, Tsuen Wan West!  Anyway, there’s a selection of ways to get there, so view it as a special Treasure Hunt run, the hunt being to find the start.  Doubtless we shall not be there very often, but it isn’t actually that tough to get there, so save the hare from the ignominy of the smallest turnout since the 3 runners at Ice Dancer’s Tsing Yi “event” and celebrate what may well be the coldest run this year.

New Year’s Day sees the Southside’s traditional Family Run from Repulse Bay.  Start from the “concrete island” on the beach just past the lifeguard stand.  Runners (& walkers) off at 2pm, mince pies & mulled wine after the run (plus beer & softies of course).

All hashers and visitors welcome, cost HK$60 men / HK$30 ladies / kids free.

Hope you had a good Christmas?  Now it’s time to work off a little of the turkey & Christmas pud (or whatever variety of foodstuffs you indulged in) not to mention (but I will) the al-co-hol.  Put things back on track somewhat before New Year with an easily accessible run on Thursday (29th Dec) from Tai Wo St Playground, Wanchai (details here) then join us on New Year’s Day for the traditional Repulsive Repulse Bay family run.  More details on that to follow…

The lead-up to Christmas wouldn’t be the same without the Southside Treasure Hunt aka pub crawl aka Smokeless Cole Memorial Run. Find your way around with picture clues, solve the crossword clues on the T-shirt, collect the treasure, and of course, enjoy a fine beverage of the hare’s choosing at each establishment along the route! Plus a bite to eat at some point…

No serious running required (no real change there!), no running kit required, no need for showers (unless you go seriously astray!)

HK$300 all-in, please bring cash so we can buy the drinks!  Meet at The Wanch at (or before) 6.30pm for the first beer & free snacks…

Smokeless Cole Memorial Run 8 Dec 2011

I’m struggling to remember the original concept of this run (although unfortunately I’m unable to block out the images of the first Big Pink T-shirt, which has to be one of the most offensive (and not in a good way!) items of stash I’ve had the pleasure of not wearing) but anyway… for the 4th time, HaggisHumper’s Live hare run, complete with winter stash (i.e. long-sleeved T-shirt, HK$100 for autopayers, HK$140 for visitors), and haggis and “veggie haggis” On On at the Canny Man.  So come on down for your neeps-&-tatties, whisky and fingers-crossed the stash is wearable!

The Big Pink 4

Following last week’s stunning turnout at Tsing Yi, we’re hoping for better things this week with Camel’s Thanksgiving Special. A central-ish location (Wanchai Gap Playground), reasonably simple/short run promised, followed by dinner at the Queen Vic.  And you don’t even have to run if that’s too much trouble, just meet us for the meal!  Full info here.

The hareraiser suggests you get to Tsing Yi via Airport Express, using a same-day return.  Perfectly feasible, but the more frugal may prefer to use the “normal” MTR… Tung Chung Line from Central, or the red line from wherever.  See Our Next Run for details.

This week we’re at the HK Cricket Club, for a run over the hills in fabulous weather (or not!)  Hare Backdraft, on-on @ Paisano’s in Wanchai, full details here.

Update: if it’s raining, the start will be further up the hill, opposite the reservoir.  Also, the run is now A-B.  Latecomers can call the number on the run details page.

Tonight’s run is on Lamma, from Yung Shue Wan, starting at 7pm.  Take the ferry from Pier 4 in Central at 6 or 6.20pm to be there in time for the start.  Details here.

Despite much confusion, & as rumoured for the last week, tonight’s jaunt in memory of Steve Jobs (well, why not?!  FMW used to work for them, some of you have their iThings…) is from Braemar Hill Road Playground, 6.45pm, hared by BBC, bring torches!