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I was excited to try it, but also had been full of apprehension leading up to the event. The running part- piece of cake. The drinking 1.4 liters of beer part made my stomach hurt just thinking about it.
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We met at Mikkeller Baghaven for the event. It was an official beer mile event and rules were read off- if you puke you have to drink another beer and run another lap. Etx. It was serious.
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I was in a heat with all women. Many of whom seemed very serious about this race. I was terrified.
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First beer went down in 45 seconds, then I trotted off around the buildings- burp, step, burp, step repeat. Ok. I feel good.
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2nd beer took over 60 seconds. I trotted off in my fastest 400 of the day.
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3rd beer I could feel the sloshing in my stomach.
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Every step took effort.
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The anticipation of the 4th beer and lap was the worst.
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I got lapped by the faster, more experienced women.
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Some of them held a practice beer mile a few weeks ago. That would have been very helpful.
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4th beer was tough to get down. It took me nearly 3 minutes.
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All we could do was laugh about it. It was so difficult to drink a bunch and run. But we had a fun time together.
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I was so happy to waddle it in to the finish in 15:2x. I was happier to not drink any more beer.
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We got a nice group photo with MRC CPH and San Diego post race too.
I can't thank them enough for all the generosity they have shown us the past few days.
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Would I do another beer mile? Only when I forget this one. Lol.
When I do another beer mile, I will have to practice with tonic water.
The marathon next week will be a piece of cake compared to this.
I didn't know that rule about drinking another one if you puke! Ahh! I suppose people practice in advance to see what it feels like with all that liquid in their stomach? I also suppose people build up their tolerance to it?
ReplyDeleteBravo for trying it! This sounds really hard and I am impressed with anyone who can do it!
Congrats on the finish! I would probably not even be able to finish without puking, even if I was drinking the equivalent in tap water. That last picture of you with your hands on your hat really says it all! :) Good luck at the marathon!
ReplyDeleteOMG this sounds awful! Good job finishing without penalty.
ReplyDeleteI would die. Good job!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL, that just sounds terrible! Great job finishing strong, LOL!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I cannot imagine doing this. But maybe I can but just for fun.
ReplyDeleteHope you saved one of those empty Mikkeller Beer Mike cans for the memories!
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious! I don't even know that I could drink 4 beers in 15 minutes! I want to know what made you feel worse - beer mile or Ironman ;)
ReplyDeleteGood job not puking!