Dec 09
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Beer Miling
There is one race that I actually search out and bug the RD about every year to find out when it is being held and this year was no different. I emailed the RD a few weeks ago and found out that the 6th Annual Dave Smart Tribute Beer Mile is being held on December 22nd!
Here is a quote about Beer Miling from the current World Record Holder Jim Finlayson that I will try to keep in mind when running the race this year.
“For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, there are three things to remember:
4 laps of the track.
4 beers.
Don’t think.My suggestion to those who will participate is this: Be Aggressive. I have read tips that will have you slowing down over the last 100m before the next exchange. Don’t slow down. Run each 400m as though you are racing a flat out mile. There is no time to idle. Screech to a halt, walk the 10 m exchange zone while drinking, then haul off the line. Take chances, it’s the only way you will post something remarkable.”
My Notable Beer Miling Performances
#1 Official Performance Drinking Lighthouse Riptide Pale Ale
#1 Official Performance Drinking Okanagan Springs 1516
#2 Official Performance Drinking Okanagan Springs 1516
1st Annual Dave Smart Beer Mile
December 21, 2004
Conditions: Dry, no wind, about 7°C
Drinking: Don’t remember the type of beer I drank.
Time: 10′58″
2nd Annual Dave Smart Beer Mile
December 20, 2005
Conditions: Not noted
Drinking: Dave Smart Beer (U-Brew made just for the Beer Mile)
Time: 9′38″
3rd Annual Dave Smart Beer Mile
December 19, 2006
Conditions: Dry, 5°C
Drinking: Okanagan Springs 1516
Time: 9′14″
4th Annual Dave Smart Beer Mile
December 18, 2007
Conditions: Light rain showers, 5°C
Drinking: Okanagan Springs 1516
Time: 9′47″
5th Annual Dave Smart Beer Mile
December 16, 2008
Conditions: Overcast, 0°C, snow on ground
Drinking: Lighthouse Riptide Pale Ale
Time: 9′10″
