As promised, I attended a hash run last night. Let me start by saying that hashing is not for the meek, shy, conservative, or anyone opposed to running through backyards and barbed wire. Hashing is also not really for those in training mode, unless you use it as a recovery run.
I heard that every hash group is different. Some place more emphasis on the beer and socializing aspect and some on the run. I think that it's safe to say that the Jolly Roger Hash House Harriers in Tampa enjoy the beer and social aspect a wee bit more. This is not to say that we didn't run, but more time was spent singing, joking, and drinking. Works for me.
This article appears in Aug 5-11, 2009.